Get an Anki deck from your own class notes in one upload
Upload lecture notes, slides or photos of a textbook page. DeckOwl drafts the flashcards, schedules reviews with spaced repetition, and exports to Anki on Plus.
Why turn notes into an Anki deck at all
Most students who take lecture notes end up with a pile of text they never review. Turning notes into an Anki deck gives that material a schedule: each card asks about one idea, and spaced repetition brings it back just before you would forget it. DeckOwl reads your PDF, DOCX, PPTX or photo and drafts the cards, so your time goes to checking them instead of typing them.
- Works with PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text and photos of pages
- Cards use spaced repetition in the browser on every plan
- Export to Anki and other formats on Plus
- Free plan includes 3 generations per month with no card needed
Upload what you already have
PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes and photos of pages all work. Photos are read with text recognition.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards return at the intervals your memory needs, so review time goes to the cards you are about to forget.
Export to Anki on Plus
Plus exports your deck to Anki, along with PDF, DOCX and CSV. The free plan keeps studying in the browser.
How it works
Upload your notes
Add a PDF, slide deck, text file or a photo of handwritten pages.
Review the cards
Check the generated flashcards and edit any that miss the point.
Export to Anki
On Plus, export the deck and import it into Anki on your computer.
Start with a focused source, such as one week of a climate and weather unit, rather than a whole semester. Shorter sources produce cards that are easier to check for accuracy. Once the deck looks right, export it on Plus and keep reviewing in Anki.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make from one set of notes?
Aim for one idea per card and cover a single topic at a time. A week of lecture notes often yields a manageable deck of a few dozen cards, and you can trim any that repeat each other.
What makes a good flashcard for climate and weather?
Use a specific question with one checkable answer, such as a definition or a cause and effect. Avoid cards that ask for a whole paragraph back, since those are hard to grade yourself.
Can I export my flashcards to Anki for free?
Anki export is a Plus feature, so the free plan keeps you studying in the browser. Plus costs $99.90 per year or $9.99 per month, and students get 40% off with a school email.
Do I need a credit card to try it?
No. You can start on the free plan without a credit card and test the generator on your own notes first.
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