Turn your notes into printable flashcards in minutes
Copying terms into a Google Docs table card by card takes longer than studying them. DeckOwl builds the cards from your own material, so you can review them online or print them as a PDF.
Why generate printable flashcards instead of typing them
Copying a table into Google Docs works for a handful of cards, but retyping a whole chapter by hand is slow. DeckOwl reads your slides or notes and drafts printable flashcards you can check and study in the browser, with PDF printing on Plus.
- Start from your own PDF, slides, DOCX, notes or photos of a page
- Check and edit each card before you print or study
- Study online with spaced repetition on any plan
- Print a clean PDF of the set with Plus
Built from your files
Upload a PDF, slides, a DOCX, plain text notes, or a photo of a page. Text in images is read with text recognition.
Spaced repetition
Cards you miss come back more often, so review time goes to the material you have not learned yet.
Exports when you need them
Plus includes PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export. Pro adds bulk upload and QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export.
How it works
Upload your material
Add the file or photos you already study from. No credit card is needed to start.
Review the draft cards
Check each question and answer, and edit anything that is unclear before you study.
Print or export
On Plus, export the set as a PDF for printing, or send it to Anki or CSV.
Good cards are short and test one idea each. Put a question on the front and one clear answer on the back, and avoid copying whole paragraphs. Spaced repetition then brings back the cards you miss more often.
You can start with the free plan, which includes 3 generations per month and browser study. Plus, at $99.90/year or $9.99/month, removes the limit and unlocks PDF export for printing.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for chemical bonding?
Start with the 15 to 25 key terms and rules from one chapter, such as bond types, electronegativity and Lewis structures. Split a large unit into several smaller sets so each one stays focused.
What makes a good chemical bonding flashcard?
Put one concept on the front, such as a bond type or a definition, and keep the answer short on the back. Add a brief reason when it helps, such as why sodium chloride is ionic.
Can I print the flashcards as a PDF?
PDF export is included with Plus, which costs $99.90/year or $9.99/month. The free plan gives 3 generations per month and study in the browser, with no exports.
Does the free plan include printing?
No. The free plan covers study in the browser only, and printing requires PDF export, which is part of Plus. Students get 40% off with a school email.
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