Turn any PowerPoint into flashcards with AI
Upload your lecture slides and get a flashcard deck built from the terms, definitions and key points on each slide, ready for spaced review.
Why slides make good flashcards, and where they fall short
Most lecture decks hide the facts you need to memorize in bullet points, speaker notes and diagram labels. A PowerPoint to flashcard generator reads each slide, pulls out the terms and questions, and turns them into cards you can review on a schedule. DeckOwl accepts .pptx files directly, so you do not need to copy text by hand.
- Slide titles and bullet points become front and back pairs.
- Speaker notes are read along with the slide text.
- Images with text, such as photographed pages, are recognized and included.
- Cards can be reviewed in the browser on the free plan or exported with Plus.
Reads every slide
Titles, bullet points, speaker notes and text in images are all read, so the cards cover the whole deck.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards return on a schedule that brings hard ones back sooner, so you spend time on what you are about to forget.
Export when you need it
Plus users can export to Anki, PDF, DOCX or CSV, so your cards work in the tools you already use.
How it works
Upload your deck
Drop in a .pptx file, or add a PDF, Word document, notes or a photo of a printed page.
Review the cards
Check the generated question and answer pairs and edit any that need more detail.
Study on a schedule
Work through the deck in the browser and let spaced repetition decide when each card comes back.
Slides are written to be shown, not studied, so a deck often skips the explanation that ties one idea to the next. Spaced repetition brings each card back just before you would forget it, which suits material like amendment numbers or the order of constitutional procedures. You can also add a PDF handout or a photo of a printed page and get the same kind of deck.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make from a lecture deck on the US Constitution?
Aim for one card per distinct fact, such as a single article, clause or amendment, rather than one card per slide. A typical 30-slide deck on the Constitution often yields a few dozen cards once duplicates are removed.
How do I study the separation of powers with flashcards?
Make separate cards for each branch's role, its checks on the other branches, and a classic example such as judicial review. Review the cards in short daily sessions so the relationships stick rather than just the labels.
Can I export my flashcards to Anki?
Yes, but export is a paid feature. Plus is $39 per year or $7.99 per month and includes PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, and you do not need a credit card to start.
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