Turn class notes into Anki-ready flashcards with AI
DeckOwl reads your PDF, DOCX and PPTX files, plain notes, and photos of pages, then builds flashcards you can study in the browser or export to Anki on a Plus plan.
Why generate Anki cards from notes
Most students already have the material: scattered lecture notes, a textbook chapter, a stack of slides. The slow part is turning notes into Anki flashcards by hand, which can take longer than the studying itself.
- Works with PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text and photos of pages
- Cards use spaced repetition so review time goes where you need it
- Export to Anki, CSV, PDF or DOCX on the Plus plan
- Start free with 3 generations per month and no credit card
Start from your own notes
Upload lecture notes, a textbook chapter, slides or a photo of a page. The cards come from your material, not a generic deck.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards are scheduled for review so you see weaker ones more often and stronger ones less often.
Export to Anki on Plus
Plus includes Anki export, along with PDF, DOCX and CSV export and unlimited generations.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file or image of your notes.
Review the generated cards
Check the questions and answers, then edit or remove any card that needs work.
Study or export
Study in the browser on the Free plan, or export the deck to Anki on Plus.
Anki's scheduler works best when cards are short, specific and written from your own course material. DeckOwl builds those cards from your files, so your study time goes to recall instead of formatting.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need Plus to export flashcards to Anki?
Yes. Anki export is a Plus feature at $39/year or $7.99/month. The Free plan includes 3 generations per month with study in the browser only.
How many flashcards should I make from one lesson on ancient Egypt?
Aim for one fact or question per card, and focus on terms, dates and causes rather than full paragraphs. A single lecture usually gives a manageable set that you can review in short daily sessions.
Can I turn a photo of my notes into flashcards?
Photos of pages are read with text recognition, so clear, well-lit images work best. Review the cards for misread words before you start studying.
Should each Anki card test only one idea?
Yes. Single-idea cards are easier to recall and easier to grade honestly in spaced repetition. If a card has two answers, split it into two cards.
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