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Turn Obsidian notes into Anki-ready flashcards with AI

Upload the notes from your Obsidian vault as plain text, and DeckOwl builds flashcards with spaced repetition. Start on the Free plan with no credit card, and export to Anki on Plus.

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Why move Obsidian notes into flashcards

Obsidian keeps every note as a plain Markdown file in a folder called a vault, which makes it easy to move your writing into other tools. A common next step is a Obsidian notes to Anki flashcards workflow, where the ideas you wrote down become questions you can practice until they stick.

  • Use one idea per card so each answer can be recalled in a few seconds.
  • Keep headings in your notes, since they often make natural card topics.
  • Remove link syntax and tags from card text so the question reads cleanly.
  • Review new cards daily for a few minutes instead of in long weekly sessions.
Example Obsidian note syntax flashcards
What syntax creates an internal link to another note in Obsidian?Double square brackets, such as [[Photosynthesis]], which create a clickable link to that note.
What does ![[ ]] do in Obsidian?It embeds the content of another note or an image inline where you place it.
Where does Obsidian store your notes?In a vault, which is a folder on your device that holds plain Markdown (.md) files.
How do you add a tag in Obsidian?Type # followed by a word with no spaces, such as #biology/cells.
What goes between the two lines of --- at the top of an Obsidian note?YAML frontmatter, which stores properties such as title, tags, or aliases.
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Works from your plain-text notes

Upload Markdown or plain-text notes exported from your vault. Headings, lists, and wording carry over into the card content.

Spaced repetition built in

Cards are scheduled for review at increasing intervals, so you revisit material just before you are likely to forget it.

Export to Anki

On Plus, export your cards to Anki and keep studying them in the app you already use, alongside PDF, DOCX, and CSV exports.

How it works

Export or copy your notes

Copy the note text from Obsidian or export the Markdown files from your vault. Split very long notes by topic if you want tighter cards.

Upload and generate

Upload the text to DeckOwl and generate flashcards. Each generation counts toward your monthly limit on the Free plan.

Review, then export

Check the cards, study them with spaced repetition in the browser, and export to Anki when you are on Plus.

Notes are written to explain, not to test you, so a page of connected ideas rarely turns into cards on its own. An AI generator can pull out the definitions, causes, and steps from each note, while you decide which cards are worth keeping and which need rewording.

Spaced repetition is what turns those cards into long-term memory. Reviewing each card just before you would forget it takes less time than cramming the whole vault before an exam.

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Frequently asked questions

How many flashcards should I make from one Obsidian note?

Aim for one fact or relationship per card, so a long note usually yields several cards rather than one dense one. Splitting the note by heading first makes it easier to keep each card focused.

Should I keep Obsidian links and tags on the cards?

Usually not, because the front of a card should read as a clear question on its own. You can keep the link or tag in your notes for navigation and use only the content in the card.

Can I export my flashcards to Anki?

Yes, Anki export is included in the Plus plan, which costs $39 per year or $7.99 per month. The Free plan covers 3 generations per month and in-browser study, without exports.

Do I need a credit card to start?

No, you can start on the Free plan without a credit card. Students can also get 40% off Plus with a school email.

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