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Upload PDFs, PPTX slides, DOCX files, plain notes or photos of pages and get flashcards with spaced repetition. DeckOwl is not affiliated with Jotform.

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Making your own AI flashcards from class material

Many students who type Jotform AI flashcards into a search bar want a quick way to turn lecture slides and reading notes into study cards without retyping everything. DeckOwl works from the material you already have, so the cards match what your instructor actually covers.

  • Upload PDFs, PPTX slides, DOCX files, text notes or photos of pages
  • Review and edit each generated card before you start studying
  • Use spaced repetition so harder cards come back more often
  • Export to Anki or CSV on the Plus plan when you want to study elsewhere
Example introductory biology flashcards (general study topic)
What organelle produces most of a cell's ATP?The mitochondrion, through cellular respiration.
What is osmosis?The movement of water across a semi-permeable membrane from lower to higher solute concentration.
How do mitosis and meiosis differ?Mitosis yields two identical diploid cells; meiosis yields four haploid gametes with genetic variation.
What is the role of an enzyme?It lowers the activation energy of a reaction so it proceeds faster.
Which bases pair in DNA?Adenine pairs with thymine and guanine pairs with cytosine.
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Starts from your material

Upload a PDF, PPTX, DOCX, text file or a photo of a page. Text recognition reads photos so handwritten-free printed pages still work.

Spaced repetition built in

Cards come back at the intervals where you are most likely to forget them, so review time goes to the cards you need.

Study in the browser

The free plan includes 3 generations a month and browser study. Plus adds unlimited generations and exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV.

How it works

Upload your source

Add the file or notes you already have for class, including slide decks and scanned pages.

Review the generated cards

Check the flashcards DeckOwl creates, edit anything that is unclear, and remove cards you do not need.

Study on a schedule

Work through the deck each day and let spaced repetition decide when each card returns.

Good flashcards have one idea on the front and a short, specific answer on the back. Ask yourself what you would need to recall on an exam, then write that as a question. Cards built this way are easier to review and easier to check against your notes.

If you already use a form or survey tool for group work, you can still study from the same sources. Upload the handout or notes and generate a deck that fits your course.

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Frequently asked questions

How many flashcards should I make for one lecture?

Most lectures support somewhere between 15 and 30 cards, depending on density. Aim for one fact or concept per card so each review takes only a few seconds.

What makes a flashcard easier to remember?

Keep the question specific, put one idea on each card, and write the answer in your own words. Reviewing cards at spaced intervals works better than cramming the same deck in one sitting.

Is DeckOwl affiliated with Jotform?

No. DeckOwl is a separate AI study tool and is not affiliated with Jotform. It creates flashcards, quizzes and mind maps from your own study material.

Which features are paid?

The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study without exports. Plus at $39 per year or $7.99 per month adds unlimited generations and PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export.

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Review the main ideas visually or practice recalling them.