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Turn your lecture slides and PDFs into flashcards on iPad

Upload the material you already have and get flashcards with spaced repetition, ready to review in your browser on iPad.

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Why students look for an iPad flashcard app

Many students who search for an iPad flashcard app are really trying to turn lecture slides and handouts into review cards without retyping everything by hand. The Apple Pencil is useful for marking up a page or sketching a diagram, but the memory work happens when you pull an answer out of your head, and that is what flashcards train.

Flashcards generated from PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, notes and photos of pages
Spaced repetition that schedules reviews based on what you remember
Browser study on iPad with no credit card needed to start
Paid plans add export to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV for use in other apps

Example iPad and Apple Pencil study flashcards

What does Apple Pencil (2nd generation) do to charge?It attaches magnetically to the side of a compatible iPad, which also charges it.

What is Scribble on iPad?A feature that lets you write with Apple Pencil in any text field and converts your handwriting into typed text.

What does Split View do on iPad?It shows two apps side by side, so you can read slides in one and review flashcards in the other.

What does double-tapping Apple Pencil (2nd generation) do by default?It switches between your current tool and the eraser, and you can change this in Settings under Apple Pencil.

Why should flashcards be reviewed in short daily sessions?Spaced repetition works because reviews spread over several days reinforce memory at intervals before it fades.

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Works from your own files

Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes or photos of pages, and get flashcards built from your course material.

Spaced repetition scheduling

Cards you miss come back sooner and cards you know come back later, so each review session goes to what you need.

Study in the browser

Open your deck in Safari on iPad and study there, with no separate download needed on the free plan.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a lecture PDF, a slide deck, a set of notes or a photo of a textbook page.

Review the generated cards

Check the flashcards DeckOwl creates and edit any that need a clearer question or answer.

Study on a schedule

Work through your due cards each day, and let spaced repetition bring back the ones you are likely to forget.

DeckOwl reads your own files and proposes question and answer cards from them. Spaced repetition then decides when each card comes back, so a short session each day covers the material you are about to forget. You can start on the free plan and study in the browser on your iPad.

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Frequently asked questions

How often should I review flashcards on my iPad?

Short sessions most days work better than one long session each week, because spaced repetition depends on reviews spread over time. Ten to twenty minutes of due cards per day is a common starting point.

How many flashcards should I make from one lecture?

Aim for one fact, term or concept per card so each review has a single clear answer. A dense lecture often yields a few dozen cards, and you can cut any that repeat the same idea.

Can I export my iPad flashcards to Anki?

Yes, but export is a paid feature. The Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month includes export to Anki, CSV, PDF and DOCX, while the free plan lets you study in the browser only.

Is there a free plan for studying on my iPad?

Yes, the free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study. No credit card is needed to start, and students get 40% off paid plans with a school email.

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