Study Anki-style flashcards online, built from your own notes
Skip the download. Upload a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a page and get flashcards with spaced repetition you can study in the browser.
Why build your own deck instead of hunting for one
Shared decks rarely match your course exactly, so the most reliable way to get an Anki deck you can open online is to build one from your own readings and lecture slides.
- Flashcards with spaced repetition made from your own material
- Quizzes and mind maps generated from the same upload
- Export to Anki and CSV on Plus at $39/year or $7.99/month
- Free plan: browser study with 3 generations per month, no exports
Built from your files
Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes or photos of pages and get flashcards from the material you actually study.
Spaced repetition
Cards come back at intervals that match how well you know them, so review time goes to the cards you are about to forget.
Study in the browser
Start free with no credit card. The free plan includes browser study, and exporting to Anki is available on Plus.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a page.
Generate the cards
DeckOwl turns the content into flashcards you can review right away.
Study or export
Review in the browser, or export to Anki on the Plus plan.
DeckOwl reads the text in your files, including photos of pages, and writes flashcards with a front for the question or term and a back for the answer. You can study them in the browser right away.
If you want the deck in Anki on your own computer or phone, the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month adds Anki and CSV export along with unlimited generations.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I open a shared Anki deck online without installing Anki?
DeckOwl works from your own material, so the easiest route is to generate a deck from your files and study it in the browser. Exporting to Anki is a Plus feature.
How many flashcards should I make for a biology unit?
Aim for one card per single fact you need to recall, and split long chapters into smaller sections so each review session stays manageable.
What makes a flashcard easier to remember?
Keep each card to one idea, write the question in your own words, and avoid copying a whole paragraph onto the back.
Do I need a credit card to try it?
No. You can start on the free plan with 3 generations per month and no credit card, and students get 40% off with a school email.
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