Turn your notes into flashcards fast, without typing each one
Skip the manual typing. Upload a PDF, slide deck, set of notes or a photo of a page, and DeckOwl generates flashcards you can study with spaced repetition.
How to make Quizlet-style flashcards fast from your own material
If you want to learn how to make quizlet flashcards fast, the slow part is usually typing every card by hand. The faster route is to start from the pages you already have and let the cards come from there.
- Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text file or photo of a page
- Review the generated cards and remove or edit any that are off
- Study in the browser on the free plan, with 3 generations per month
- Export to Anki or CSV with Plus if you want to study elsewhere
Start from your own material
Upload PDFs, DOCX files, PPTX slides, plain text notes or photos of pages. The cards come from what you are actually studying.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards you miss come back sooner, and cards you know fade into longer gaps, so review time goes to the material that needs it.
Quizzes and mind maps too
Turn the same material into multiple choice, true/false or short answer quizzes with explanations, or into a mind map of the main ideas.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, slides, notes or an image. Text in photos is read with text recognition.
Generate your flashcards
DeckOwl drafts question and answer cards from the content, ready to review.
Study and review
Work through the deck in your browser. Spaced repetition schedules the cards you need to see again.
This page is about building cards from your own material, not copying an existing set. Good cards test one fact each, so a chapter, lecture or set of notes usually turns into a clean deck with a little editing.
Once the deck exists, spaced repetition does the scheduling, so you spend review time on the cards you keep missing.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for one chapter?
There is no fixed number, but most students do better with cards that each test one fact. Start with the key terms and definitions, then add cards for anything you keep missing.
What makes a good flashcard for fast review?
Keep one idea per card and write the front as a specific term or question. Keep the back short enough to recall in a few seconds.
Can I export my flashcards to Anki or CSV?
Yes, but exports are part of the Plus plan, which costs $39/year or $7.99/month. The free plan lets you study in the browser without exports.
Do I need a credit card to start?
No. You can start on the free plan, which includes 3 generations per month, without adding a credit card.
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