Turn your notes into Quizlet-style flashcards you can take offline
Upload a PDF, slide deck, document or photo of a page and get flashcards with spaced repetition. Study in the browser on the free plan, or export to Anki or PDF on Plus.
Making Quizlet-style flashcards for offline study
A set of Quizlet-style flashcards you can study offline starts with the material you already have, such as lecture slides, a textbook chapter or your own notes. Upload that file, and DeckOwl generates question-and-answer cards you can check and trim before you begin.
- Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or image files as source material
- Review generated cards and edit or delete any that miss the point
- Use spaced repetition to focus study time on the cards you miss
- Export to PDF, DOCX, CSV or Anki on Plus for offline review
Flashcards from your own material
Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX files, plain text notes or photos of pages, and get flashcards built from what you actually need to learn.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards you miss come back sooner and cards you know come back later, so your review time goes to the material that needs it.
Export for offline study
On Plus, export your deck as a PDF, DOCX, CSV file or Anki deck so you can review without an internet connection.
How it works
Upload your notes
Add a PDF, slides, a Word document, pasted text or a photo of a page. Photos are read with text recognition.
Review and keep the cards you want
Check the generated flashcards, edit any that are off, and remove the ones you do not need before you start studying.
Study online or export for offline use
Study in the browser on the free plan. Upgrade to Plus to export the deck as a PDF, DOCX, CSV or Anki file for offline review.
Offline study depends on where the deck lives. The free plan keeps decks in the browser and does not allow exports, so offline review requires a Plus plan. Once exported as a PDF, DOCX, CSV or Anki deck, the cards can be printed or opened in another app with no connection.
The fastest approach is to build one deck per unit or chapter, review it in short sessions, and export only the decks you plan to carry with you.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for one biology unit?
Most units work well with 40 to 80 cards, one fact or question per card. If a deck gets much larger, split it by chapter so each session stays focused.
Is short daily review better than one long session?
Short daily sessions of 15 to 25 minutes usually produce better retention than one long cram session. Spaced repetition helps by scheduling cards you miss sooner.
Can I use my flashcards without an internet connection?
Yes, on the Plus plan you can export your deck as a PDF, DOCX, CSV or Anki file and study it without a connection. The free plan lets you study in the browser but does not include exports.
Is there a free plan to try it first?
Yes, the free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, and no credit card is needed to start. Students can get 40% off Plus with a school email.
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