Turn your own class notes into Anki flashcards
Upload a PDF, slide deck, set of notes or a photo of a textbook page. DeckOwl writes the flashcards and schedules reviews with spaced repetition. Anki export is included in Plus.
Why generate Anki cards instead of typing them
Students who want to make Anki flashcards often spend more time typing cards than learning from them. Copying each term and definition by hand is slow, and the deck usually reflects only what you remember to include.
- Cards are drawn from your own files, so they match what your instructor covers.
- Spaced repetition schedules reviews so you spend time on the cards you are close to forgetting.
- Plus exports your deck to Anki, which keeps your review history in one app.
- A school email gets 40 percent off Plus, and you can start without a credit card.
Built from your material
Start with the PDFs, DOCX files, PPTX slides, notes or images you already have. Photos of pages are read with text recognition.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards come back at growing intervals so you review what you are about to forget. You can study in the browser on the free plan.
Export to Anki
Plus exports your deck to Anki, along with PDF, DOCX and CSV. Free accounts study in the browser without exports.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text file or image of your notes. No credit card is needed to start.
Generate the flashcards
The AI pulls out key terms and questions and writes a front and back for each card. Edit any card before you study.
Study or export
Review in the browser with spaced repetition. On Plus, export the deck to Anki and keep studying there.
Generating cards from the material you are actually studying keeps the deck tied to your course. Upload the lecture slides or chapter, review the output, and fix anything that is wrong before you start your first session.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the main causes of World War I?
Historians usually group the causes into militarism, alliances, imperialism and nationalism, along with the crisis that followed the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914. Your course notes will show how your instructor weighs each one.
How many flashcards should I make for World War I causes?
Aim for one card per named cause, event, treaty or person that your instructor emphasizes, which often means 30 to 60 cards for a unit. Add more only when you keep missing a specific fact.
Can I export my flashcards to Anki?
Yes, but export is a paid feature. The Plus plan at 39 dollars per year or 7.99 dollars per month includes Anki, PDF, DOCX and CSV export.
Is there a free plan?
The free plan includes 3 generations per month and lets you study flashcards and quizzes in the browser. Exports require Plus.
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