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Upload a .pptx file, check the cards it generates, and study them with spaced repetition in your browser.

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Converting slides into flashcards, step by step

Most lecture decks are written to be shown, not memorized, so a bullet point on slide 12 rarely works as a study prompt on its own. Knowing how to turn PowerPoint into flashcards means picking out the terms, definitions and claims worth testing.

Upload the .pptx file as it is, without copying text out of each slide first.
Delete cards generated from title slides, agendas and decorative images.
Split any card that asks two things at once into two simpler cards.
Study the deck in short daily sessions so spaced repetition can schedule your reviews.

Example probability basics flashcards

What is the range of a probability value?0 to 1 inclusive. 0 means impossible and 1 means certain.

Complement rule: P(not A) = ?1 − P(A), because A and not A cover every possible outcome.

Addition rule for mutually exclusive eventsP(A or B) = P(A) + P(B), because the two events cannot both occur.

Multiplication rule for independent eventsP(A and B) = P(A) × P(B), because knowing A does not change the chance of B.

What does conditional probability P(A | B) mean?The probability of A given that B has already occurred, equal to P(A and B) ÷ P(B) when P(B) > 0.

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Reads your slides

PPTX files are read directly, and photos of printed slides go through text recognition.

More than flashcards

The same deck can also become quizzes with explanations, or a mind map of how the topics connect.

Spaced repetition

Cards return at the intervals your memory needs, so review time goes to the ones you keep missing.

How it works

Upload your deck

Add the .pptx file, or a PDF of the slides, along with any notes you want included.

Generate cards

DeckOwl turns slide titles, bullets and definitions into question-and-answer cards.

Review and study

Edit any card that misses the point, then study in short daily sessions in the browser.

Start by uploading the .pptx file directly. DeckOwl reads the slide text, and photos of printed slides are read with text recognition. Before you study, delete cards built from decorative or title slides and split any card that asks two things at once.

Once the deck is a set of cards, spaced repetition schedules reviews so the hard ones return more often. Free accounts get 3 generations per month and study in the browser. Plus adds unlimited generations and exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV.

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Frequently asked questions

How many flashcards should I make from one slide deck?

Aim for one card per term, definition or claim worth remembering. That often means several cards per slide on dense lecture decks, and fewer on slides that only introduce a topic.

How should I study probability basics with flashcards?

Put a single rule on the front, such as the addition rule for two events, and put the formula plus one sentence of reasoning on the back. Short cards reviewed often work better than long ones reviewed rarely.

Can I export my flashcards to Anki?

Yes, but export is a paid feature. The Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month includes Anki, PDF, DOCX and CSV export.

Do I need a credit card to start?

No. You can start on the free plan, which includes 3 generations per month and browser study, and upgrade later if you need more.

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