Create flashcards online from your own notes or PDFs
Upload a PDF, slide deck, set of notes or a photo of a page, and get flashcards you can study with spaced repetition in the browser.
Why a quick online flashcard maker helps before an exam
Sometimes you only need one deck from last night's lecture, and an online flashcard maker handles that without a long setup. You upload the slides or notes you already have instead of typing every term by hand.
- Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or photos of pages
- Get flashcards with spaced repetition scheduling
- Study in the browser on the free plan with 3 generations a month
- Export to PDF, DOCX, Anki or CSV with Plus
Works from your material
Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or photos of pages. Text recognition reads the pages so the cards match what you actually studied.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards come back at the intervals that help you remember them, so you spend time on the ones you miss rather than rereading everything.
Start with no credit card
The free plan gives you 3 generations a month and browser study. You only need a paid plan if you want unlimited generations or exports.
How it works
Add your material
Upload a file or paste your notes. A photo of a textbook page works too.
Generate the cards
The AI pulls out terms, definitions and key facts and turns them into flashcards.
Study and review
Work through the deck in your browser and let spaced repetition schedule the cards you find hardest.
Making cards by hand works, but it takes time that is better spent studying. Generating them from your own material keeps the wording close to what your instructor used, which is what shows up on the exam.
Start with the free plan to see how the cards look. If you want unlimited generations or want to move the deck into another app, Plus adds exports.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for a cell biology unit?
A typical chapter supports roughly 20 to 40 cards, one per key term or idea. Focus on terms, functions and the differences your instructor stressed.
What makes a good flashcard for memorizing terms?
Put one idea on each card and phrase the front as a specific question. Keep the back short enough to check your answer in a few seconds.
Can I use DeckOwl for free?
Yes, the free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser. You do not need a credit card to start.
Do I need a paid plan to export flashcards?
Yes, exports are part of Plus at $39/year or $7.99/month, which also unlocks unlimited generations. Export options include PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV.
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