Turn your study notes into flashcards with AI
Upload a PDF, slides, a Word file, or a photo of your notes. DeckOwl returns flashcards you can review with spaced repetition.
What happens when your notes become flashcards
Most students copy lecture notes into flashcards by hand, which can take longer than the studying itself. DeckOwl handles the conversion: the fastest route from notes to flashcards starts with the file you already have, whether that is a typed document, a slide deck, or a phone photo of the board.
- Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, or images of pages
- Each card has a question or term on the front and the answer on the back
- Spaced repetition schedules reviews based on how well you recall each card
- Free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study
Works with messy source files
Upload PDFs, DOCX and PPTX files, plain text, or photos of handwritten or printed pages. Photos are read with text recognition.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards come back at the intervals your memory needs, so you review the hard ones more often and the easy ones less.
Quizzes and mind maps too
Turn the same material into multiple choice, true/false, or short answer quizzes with explanations, or into a mind map.
How it works
Upload your notes
Add a PDF, slide deck, document, text file, or a photo of your page. No credit card is needed to start.
Generate the flashcards
DeckOwl reads the material and writes question-and-answer cards from the key terms and ideas it finds.
Review and study
Study in the browser with spaced repetition. On the Plus plan you can export to Anki, PDF, DOCX, or CSV.
Generated cards are a starting point. Read through the set, delete anything that repeats, and add your own cards for details the notes skip. Then review daily so spaced repetition can schedule the cards you keep missing.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for fractions and decimals?
Aim for one card per rule or conversion, such as converting a fraction to a decimal or adding unlike denominators. A focused set of 30 to 50 cards covering one chapter is usually easier to review than one huge deck.
What is the best way to study fraction and decimal conversions with flashcards?
Put the question on the front, such as what 0.75 is as a fraction, and work the steps out loud on the back. Review missed cards more often until you can convert them without looking.
Can I export my flashcards to Anki or a spreadsheet?
Yes, but exports are part of the paid Plus plan, which includes PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV export. The free plan lets you study in the browser without exporting.
Is there a free plan, and does it need a credit card?
The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study. You can start without a credit card, and students get 40% off with a school email.
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