Turn your PowerPoint into flashcards in minutes
Upload your slide deck and DeckOwl pulls out the terms, dates and definitions as flashcards you can review in your browser.
Why slides make poor study material on their own
Lecture decks are built for presenting, not memorizing, and that gap is where most slide content gets lost. DeckOwl helps with turning a PowerPoint into flashcards by reading each slide and turning key terms, dates and definitions into question-and-answer cards. You upload the file and the cards are ready to review in the browser.
- Keep the slide's own wording where it is clear, and let the cards cover the terms and dates that matter most.
- Check each card after generating and delete anything that repeats or lacks context.
- Study in short daily sessions, since spaced repetition works best with frequent, brief reviews.
- Exporting to PDF, DOCX, Anki or CSV is available on the Plus plan.
Reads your slides
Upload a PPTX and the text on every slide is extracted, including titles, bullets and speaker-visible notes.
Spaced repetition
Cards are scheduled so the ones you miss come back sooner and the ones you know come back later.
Works with other sources
Add PDFs, DOCX files, plain notes or photos of handouts, all read with text recognition.
How it works
Upload your deck
Drop in the .pptx file from class or from your instructor.
Review the cards
Check the generated front and back pairs and keep the ones you want.
Study on a schedule
Practice in the browser with spaced repetition so each card returns when you are about to forget it.
Spaced repetition schedules each card so you see the hard ones more often and the easy ones less. Photos of printed handouts are read with text recognition, so paper slides work too.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for World War II major events?
Aim for one card per event, date or person you must recall, usually 30 to 60 for a unit. Cover causes and outcomes as separate cards so you can practice each one on its own.
What is the best way to study WWII events and dates?
Study them in order on a timeline and test yourself on the cause and result of each event. Spaced repetition helps you keep dates and turning points in memory across the whole unit.
Can I export the flashcards to Anki or a PDF?
Exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV are part of the Plus plan, which is $39 per year or $7.99 per month. The free plan lets you study the cards in the browser.
Do I need a credit card to start?
No. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and needs no credit card. Students can get 40% off a paid plan with a school email.
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