Turn your own notes into AI flashcards with spaced repetition
Upload a PDF, a slide deck, typed notes or a photo of a page. DeckOwl returns flashcards you can review on a spaced repetition schedule.
Why generate flashcards from your own material
Some students want a Knowunity-style routine: open one app, get cards, and start reviewing quickly. Knowunity-style AI flashcards from DeckOwl begin with the text you already have, such as a lecture deck or a chapter PDF, so the cards match what your course actually covers. DeckOwl is an independent study tool and is not Knowunity.
- Upload PDFs, slides, notes or photos of pages and get flashcards from them.
- Study in the browser on the free plan, which includes 3 generations per month.
- Use spaced repetition to review harder cards more often.
- Export to Anki, CSV, PDF or DOCX on Plus at $39/year or $7.99/month.
Any source you already have
Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or images. Photos of pages are read with text recognition.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards you find hard come back sooner, and cards you know drop to longer intervals.
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 chapter, lecture slides or notes. No credit card is needed to start.
Review the generated cards
Check the flashcards DeckOwl creates and edit anything that needs fixing.
Study on a schedule
Open your deck each day and let spaced repetition decide which cards come up next.
Cards built from your own pages tend to reflect your instructor's emphasis, not a generic topic list. You can read each card, correct wording, and keep only the ones that test something you need to recall.
Spaced repetition then does the scheduling work. Missed cards return sooner, and mastered cards are spaced further apart, which keeps review time focused on the gaps.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for a biology unit?
Most units work well with 20 to 40 cards, one per distinct term, process or comparison. Generate from each lecture or chapter separately so the cards stay focused.
How often should I review flashcards with spaced repetition?
A short daily session of 10 to 20 minutes usually works better than one long weekly session. Spaced repetition handles the timing, so you only need to show up and answer the cards that are due.
Is DeckOwl the same as Knowunity?
No. DeckOwl is a separate AI study tool that generates flashcards, quizzes and mind maps from the material you upload. It does not replace or copy any other app.
Can I export my flashcards to Anki?
Yes, Anki export is included on the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month. The free plan lets you study in the browser but does not include exports.
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