Turn any PDF into flashcards you can export to Anki
Upload a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a page. DeckOwl writes the flashcards and schedules them with spaced repetition, and Plus exports the deck to Anki.
From PDF to a study deck you can review every day
Lecture notes and textbook chapters often arrive as a PDF, and turning one into an AI-made Anki deck takes minutes instead of an evening of typing cards. Upload the file and DeckOwl reads the text, pulls out terms and definitions, and writes flashcards you can review in the browser or export.
- Reads text-based PDFs and photos of printed pages
- Cards keep spaced repetition scheduling inside the app
- Export the finished deck to Anki on the Plus plan
- The free plan includes 3 generations per month to try it out
Reads your PDF
Text-based PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, notes and photographed pages are all read and turned into cards.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards are scheduled so you see the ones you miss again before you forget them.
Anki export on Plus
Plus exports your deck to Anki, along with PDF, DOCX and CSV, so you can study wherever you prefer.
How it works
Upload your PDF
Drop in a chapter, a slide deck, or a set of lecture notes.
Review the cards
Check the generated flashcards and remove any that miss the point of the material.
Export to Anki
On Plus, download the deck and import it into Anki. On the free plan, study in the browser.
Card quality matters more than card count. Each card should test one fact with a clear question on the front, so spaced repetition can schedule it properly. Read the generated cards once before your first session and delete any that test trivia rather than the material you need to know.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make from a PDF chapter?
Let the material set the count rather than a fixed target. A dense nervous system chapter may yield dozens of useful cards, so keep one card per distinct fact and skip duplicates.
What is the best way to study nervous system flashcards?
Review cards in short daily sessions and rate each one honestly so spaced repetition can space out what you already know. Say the answer aloud before you flip the card.
Is exporting to Anki free?
No. Anki export is part of the Plus plan, which costs $39/year or $7.99/month. The free plan lets you study in the browser with 3 generations per month.
Do I need a credit card to start?
No. You can start on the free plan without a credit card, and students can get 40% off Plus with a school email.
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