Turn your PDF into flashcards free, then go unlimited when needed
Upload a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a page and get flashcards with spaced repetition. Start on the free plan without a credit card.
What free and unlimited really means here
A 40-page lecture PDF can take an evening to rewrite by hand as index cards. Turning it into cards with AI is faster, but free and unlimited PDF to flashcards is not quite one offer: the free plan covers 3 generations per month and studying happens in the browser. Unlimited generations start with Plus.
- Free plan: 3 generations a month, study in the browser, no exports.
- Plus: $39/year or $7.99/month for unlimited generations and PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export.
- Pro: $14.99/month adds a stronger AI model, bulk upload, and QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export.
- Students: 40% off with a school email.
Works from your own files
Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes or images. Photos of pages are read with text recognition.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards come back at intervals that help you review what you are about to forget.
Free to start, unlimited on Plus
The free plan includes 3 generations a month. Plus at $39/year or $7.99/month removes the limit and adds export.
How it works
Upload your PDF
Add a lecture PDF, slide deck, or photos of your notes.
Review the cards
Check the generated flashcards and edit any that need tightening.
Study on a schedule
Work through cards daily and let spaced repetition pace your reviews.
If you need to export, Plus includes PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export. Students get 40% off with a school email, and no credit card is needed to try the free plan first.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make from one PDF chapter?
Aim for one card per distinct fact, definition or process step, which often means 20 to 40 cards for a typical chapter. Split any card that tests two ideas at once into two cards.
What is the best way to study flashcards made from a PDF?
Try to recall each answer before flipping the card and rate how hard it was. Spaced repetition then spaces out cards you know well so your time goes to the ones you miss.
Can I get unlimited PDF to flashcards for free?
The free plan includes 3 generations per month, so unlimited generation requires Plus at $39/year or $7.99/month. Students can get 40% off with a school email.
Can I export my DeckOwl flashcards to Anki?
Yes, Plus includes Anki export along with PDF, DOCX and CSV. Exports are not available on the free plan.
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