Turn your class notes into flashcards with AI
Upload notes, slides, PDFs, or photos of pages and get flashcards you can study on a spaced repetition schedule.
From notes to flashcards without the manual typing
Most students already have the material they need: lecture notes, a slide deck, or a scanned page from a textbook. A notes-to-flashcards website takes that material and turns it into question and answer cards you can review on a schedule, so your time goes to studying rather than copying facts onto index cards. DeckOwl reads PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, and images, including photos of pages.
- Works with PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes, and images
- Creates flashcards you can edit before studying
- Schedules reviews with spaced repetition
- Free plan available with no credit card needed to start
Many file types
Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes, or images. Photos of pages are read with text recognition.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards you miss come back sooner, and cards you know move to later reviews, so study time goes where it helps.
Edit before you study
Check each card, fix wording, and remove anything that tests two ideas at once before you start reviewing.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a lecture PDF, slide deck, text notes, or a photo of a textbook page.
Review the generated cards
Read through the flashcards, correct anything unclear, and keep the ones that match your course.
Study on a schedule
Start reviewing in the browser and let spaced repetition decide when each card comes back.
Generating cards is the easy part. Build each deck from one chapter or one lecture at a time, because smaller sets are easier to check for errors. Then review the cards you got wrong, rewrite any that feel vague, and study them again before the exam.
If you want the cards outside the browser, exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV are available on paid plans. The free plan lets you generate three sets per month and study them in the browser.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make from a chapter on ancient Egypt?
Aim for one card per distinct fact, such as a ruler, a date, or a term like ka or akhet. A dense chapter often produces 20 to 40 cards, and any card that tests two ideas at once should be split.
How often should I review flashcards on ancient Egypt?
Review new cards the next day, then let spaced repetition stretch the gaps for the ones you recall well. Cards you miss return sooner, so the schedule follows what you actually forget.
Is DeckOwl free to use?
Yes, the free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, with no credit card needed to start. Exports require a paid plan.
Can I export my flashcards to Anki?
Yes, Anki export is included in Plus, which costs $39 per year or $7.99 per month. Students get 40% off with a school email.
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