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Upload your class material and get flashcards built from it, then study them on a spaced repetition schedule that brings back cards just before you forget them.

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How the AI flashcard generator builds your deck

Students with a stack of lecture slides and an exam coming up often want an AI flashcard generator that reads the material for them. The goal is a deck that covers the terms, definitions and processes the course actually tests, not a generic list.

Handles PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text and images of pages
Cards include a question on the front and a short answer on the back
Spaced repetition schedules reviews based on your recall
Free plan includes 3 generations per month with browser study

Example biology flashcards for a cell and heart unit

What is the function of the mitochondria?It produces most of the cell's ATP through cellular respiration, which is why it is called the powerhouse of the cell.

What are the four chambers of the human heart?The right atrium, right ventricle, left atrium and left ventricle.

What is osmosis?The net movement of water across a semipermeable membrane from a region of lower solute concentration to higher solute concentration.

What does the Krebs cycle produce per turn?Per acetyl-CoA, 3 NADH, 1 FADH2, 1 GTP or ATP, and 2 CO2 are produced.

What sugar is found in DNA compared with RNA?DNA contains deoxyribose, while RNA contains ribose, which has one more oxygen atom.

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Works with your own files

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

Spaced repetition built in

Cards you miss come back sooner, and cards you know well move further out, so review time goes where it helps most.

Quizzes and mind maps too

Turn the same material into multiple choice, true or false, and short answer questions with explanations, or a mind map of the topic.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a lecture PDF, a slide deck, typed notes, or a photo of a textbook page.

Review the generated cards

Check the fronts and backs, edit anything that looks off, and remove cards you do not need.

Study on a schedule

Work through the deck in the browser. Spaced repetition decides when each card returns.

DeckOwl reads your file, picks out key terms and concepts, and writes a question on the front and an answer on the back. You can edit any card before studying, which matters when the source is dense or the wording in your course differs from the textbook.

Once the deck is ready, you study it with spaced repetition. Each review is scheduled based on how well you recalled the card, so you spend less time on what you already know.

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Frequently asked questions

How many flashcards should I make for a biology unit?

Make one card per distinct term, concept or process, and skip anything you already know well. Dense chapters usually need more cards than short ones.

Is spaced repetition better than rereading my notes?

Spaced repetition spaces out reviews so you practice recall just before you would forget, which generally beats rereading for long-term memory. Try to answer each card before you check the back.

Is there a free plan?

Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, and you do not need a credit card to start.

Can I export my flashcards to Anki?

Anki export is a paid feature included in the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month. The free plan lets you study in the browser without exports.

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