Upload your notes and get flashcards in one step
Skip the manual copying. Upload a PDF, slides, a text file, or a photo of your notes, and DeckOwl builds flashcards with spaced repetition for review.
Getting your notes into flashcards
If you want to know how to upload notes to make flashcards, the process is shorter than most people expect. DeckOwl accepts PDF, DOCX, and PPTX files, plain text notes, and images of pages, which are read with text recognition. You don't retype anything: the tool reads the material and turns it into cards you can study in the browser.
- Free plan: 3 generations per month, with studying in the browser
- Plus: unlimited generations with PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV export
- Pro: a stronger AI model, bulk upload, and QTI 2.1 or Moodle XML export
- Students can get 40% off with a school email
Upload almost any study file
PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes, and images of pages are all accepted.
Flashcards with spaced repetition
Cards come back at the intervals that help you remember them longer.
Quizzes and mind maps too
Get multiple choice, true or false, and short answer quizzes with explanations, plus mind maps from the same material.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file, or a photo of your notes.
Generate your flashcards
DeckOwl reads the text and drafts flashcards from the key ideas.
Study and review
Work through the cards in your browser, and use paid plans to export to Anki or CSV.
Quizlet is a common choice for flashcards, but you do not need to move your notes there first to get started with DeckOwl. Once the cards exist, you can review them with spaced repetition, and paid plans export to PDF, DOCX, Anki, or CSV when you need them elsewhere.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make from one chapter of notes?
Most people do well with one card per key term, definition, or cause-and-effect fact, so a dense chapter may need a few dozen. Start with the concepts you missed on your last quiz.
What makes a flashcard easier to remember?
Keep each card to one fact, write the front as a specific question, and avoid copying whole paragraphs onto the back. Shorter answers are easier to recall under pressure.
Can I export my flashcards?
Export is a paid feature. Plus ($39/year or $7.99/month) includes PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV export.
Is there a free plan?
Yes, the free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, but exports require a paid plan. No credit card is needed to start.
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