Turn your notes into flashcards with AI
Paste notes or upload a PDF, slides or a photo of a page. DeckOwl builds flashcards you review with spaced repetition.
How a notes to flashcards generator fits into studying
Typed lecture notes are hard to review from until they become questions you can quiz yourself on. DeckOwl works as a notes to flashcards generator: paste text, upload a PDF, DOCX or PPTX, or photograph a page, and it builds question-and-answer cards from the material you already have.
- Accepts PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes and images of pages
- Flashcards study in the browser on the free plan
- Plus adds unlimited generations and Anki or CSV export
- Students get 40% off with a school email
Upload any source
Works with PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes and images. Photos of pages are read with text recognition.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards you miss come back sooner, and cards you know appear less often, so review time goes where it helps most.
Export when you upgrade
The free plan studies in the browser. Plus adds PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export for studying anywhere.
How it works
Add your material
Paste your notes or upload a file or photo of a page.
Review the generated cards
Check the questions and answers and edit any card that needs fixing.
Study on a schedule
Spaced repetition brings each card back at the right time for recall.
Cards are scheduled with spaced repetition, so terms you miss return sooner and familiar ones appear less often. The same upload can also produce quizzes with explanations and mind maps.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make from one chapter of photosynthesis notes?
Aim for one card per distinct idea, such as the light-dependent reactions, the Calvin cycle and the role of chlorophyll, which often means 20 to 40 cards for a full chapter. Split any card that holds more than one fact.
What is the best way to study photosynthesis flashcards?
Write each front as a question that requires recall, such as what is split to release oxygen. Review a few cards each day instead of all at once, and say the answer aloud before flipping the card.
Does the free plan include exports?
No. The free plan gives 3 generations per month and study in the browser. Plus adds PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export.
Can I start without a credit card?
Yes. You can start on the free plan without a credit card, and students with a school email get 40% off Plus.
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