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Upload a PDF, slide deck, set of notes or a photo of a page, and DeckOwl builds flashcards you can review with spaced repetition. The free plan includes 3 generations a month.

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How an AI flashcard maker fits into studying

Yes, there is an AI flashcard maker built for students who already have the material and want cards made from it. You upload a lecture PDF, a slide deck or your own notes, and the tool pulls out the terms and facts worth memorizing.

  • Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or image files
  • Get flashcards you can edit before studying
  • Review with spaced repetition on any device with a browser
  • Export to Anki or CSV on Plus for use in other apps
Example intro biology flashcards
Which organelle is the main site of aerobic respiration?The mitochondrion, which produces most of the cell's ATP.
What is the function of a ribosome?It builds proteins by linking amino acids in the order given by messenger RNA.
What does the phospholipid bilayer do in a cell membrane?It forms a selectively permeable barrier that controls what enters and leaves the cell.
How do prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells differ?Eukaryotic cells have a membrane-bound nucleus and organelles, while prokaryotic cells do not.
What is osmosis?The movement of water across a semipermeable membrane from lower solute concentration toward higher solute concentration.
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Works with your own material

Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX files, plain text notes or photos of pages. Text in images is read with text recognition.

Spaced repetition built in

Cards come back at the intervals that help you remember them, so you spend time on what you are about to forget.

Study anywhere

Review flashcards in your browser on the free plan. Plus adds Anki, CSV, PDF and DOCX export.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a page. No credit card is needed to start.

Review the generated cards

Check the flashcards DeckOwl creates from your text and edit any that need work.

Study on a schedule

Practice with spaced repetition so the cards you miss return sooner than the ones you know.

Making cards by hand works, but it takes time that is better spent studying. An automatic generator is most useful when you review its output: delete weak cards, rewrite unclear ones, and keep the questions that test what your course actually asks.

The cards are only half the job. Reviewing them on a spaced schedule is what moves facts into long-term memory, so the generator and the scheduler work together.

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Frequently asked questions

How many flashcards should I make for an intro biology exam?

Aim for the terms and processes your instructor emphasizes, usually a few dozen per chapter rather than every sentence. Cut any card that tests trivia you will not need on the exam.

Is spaced repetition better than rereading my notes?

For most people, yes, because reviewing material just before they would forget it strengthens memory more than rereading. Short sessions spread across several days usually work better than one long cram.

Is there a free plan?

Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and lets you study flashcards in the browser, but it does not include exports.

Can I export my flashcards?

Exports are part of the paid plans. Plus at $39 per year or $7.99 per month includes PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export, and students get 40% off with a school email.

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