Know exactly what is in your Anki flashcards by making them yourself
Upload your PDFs, slides or notes and get flashcards with spaced repetition, then export to Anki on a paid plan.
What to check before you trust Anki flashcards
Are Anki flashcards safe? For most people studying alone with their own cards, the risk is low. The main questions are whether a shared deck contains wrong or unwanted content, and whether an add-on you install can run code on your computer.
- Check who made a shared deck and read several cards before you rely on it.
- Install Anki add-ons only from sources you trust, since they can run code.
- Review exported files before you share them with classmates.
- Making your own cards from your notes keeps the content under your control.
Cards from your own material
Upload PDFs, slides, notes or photos of pages and get flashcards built from what you actually study.
Spaced repetition
Cards come back at increasing intervals so you review hard material before you forget it.
Export when you need it
Plus includes Anki, PDF, DOCX and CSV export. The free plan keeps studying in the browser.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file or a photo of a page.
Review the generated cards
Read through the flashcards and remove anything that looks wrong.
Study with spaced repetition
Review daily and let the schedule bring back the cards you miss.
Stick to decks you can read through before studying, and install add-ons only from sources you trust. Making your own cards from your notes avoids most of this concern, because you control every line.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for one biology chapter?
Most chapters work well with 20 to 40 cards, each focused on one idea. Start smaller and add cards for anything you keep missing.
Is it safe to study from a shared deck someone else made?
Read through a shared deck before relying on it, since it may contain errors or outdated facts. Checking a few cards against your textbook or lecture notes is a quick way to catch problems.
Does DeckOwl export to Anki?
Yes, Anki export is included in the Plus plan at $39 per year or $7.99 per month. The free plan lets you study in the browser without exports.
Can I start without entering a credit card?
Yes, you can start on the free plan with 3 generations per month and no credit card needed. Students with a school email get 40% off paid plans.
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