Can't join Quizlet? Make flashcards from your own notes
If a class code isn't working or a shared set isn't available to you, DeckOwl turns the material you already have into flashcards you can study on a spaced schedule.
When a shared set isn't available to you
Your teacher's class code is the only thing between you and the set, and when it fails, joining Quizlet feels like a dead end. DeckOwl can't open a shared Quizlet set, but it can turn the PDFs, slides, notes or photos you already have into flashcards with spaced repetition.
- Works with PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text and photos of pages
- Flashcards with spaced repetition built in
- Quizzes with explanations and mind maps from the same material
- Free plan includes 3 generations per month, no credit card needed
Your own material
Start from the PDF, slides, notes or page photo your class uses, not a set someone else built.
Spaced repetition
Cards come back at the intervals where review does the most good, so you spend less time rereading.
Exports when you need them
Plus adds PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export, so your cards can move to the tools you already use.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file or a photo of a page.
Generate flashcards
DeckOwl builds cards with a question or term on the front and the answer on the back.
Study on a schedule
Review in the browser with spaced repetition, and add new material as the term goes on.
Upload a lecture deck, a chapter scan or typed notes, and the flashcards come from your own material rather than someone else's wording. Review them on a spaced schedule, and export to Anki or CSV on a paid plan if you want to keep studying outside the browser.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for a cell biology unit?
Start with one card per term or fact your teacher lists, which often lands between 30 and 60 for a single unit. Split long chapters into several sets so you can review the hard ones more often.
Does spaced repetition help with memorizing cell biology terms?
Yes, spaced repetition shows you cards just before you are likely to forget them, which strengthens memory over time. Review a little every day rather than cramming the night before a test.
Can I export my flashcards to Anki?
Yes, but exports are a paid feature: the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month includes PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export. The free plan lets you study in the browser with 3 generations per month.
Is there a free way to try DeckOwl?
Yes, the free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, and no credit card is needed to start. Students with a school email get 40% off paid plans.
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