Turn your own notes into printable, editable flashcards
Upload a PDF, slide deck, text file or photo of a page. DeckOwl builds flashcards from your material with spaced repetition, so you can study in the browser or export them when you need a printed set.
Why a custom set beats a generic printable
Most printable flashcard sets online are generic, so they rarely match your lecture slides or textbook chapter. Printable editable flashcards work better when they come from the exact material you need to learn, because every card points to something your instructor actually covers.
- Turn lecture slides, PDFs and notes into cards without retyping them.
- Export to PDF for printing or DOCX for editing on the Plus plan.
- Use spaced repetition to review missed cards more often.
- Start on the free plan with no credit card, then upgrade when you need exports.
Built from your own material
Add PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes or photos of pages. Text in images is read with text recognition.
Spaced repetition
Cards are scheduled for review over time, so you see the ones you are about to forget more often.
PDF and DOCX export
Export to PDF to print or to DOCX to edit in your word processor. Exports are included on the Plus plan.
How it works
Upload your material
Add the PDF, slides, notes or images you are studying from.
Review the generated cards
Check the flashcards against your source and keep the ones that match your course.
Print or edit them
Export to PDF or DOCX on Plus, then print the set or change the wording to suit your class.
Start by uploading your notes or a chapter PDF. Keep the cards that match your course, delete the rest, and change any wording you want to fit your class. Spaced repetition then schedules the cards you miss more often, so the printed set does not sit unused.
The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, but no exports. Plus costs $39/year or $7.99/month and adds unlimited generations with PDF and DOCX export. Students get 40% off with a school email, and no credit card is needed to start.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for cell biology?
Make one card per term or idea rather than aiming for a fixed count, and split any card that has more than one answer. A single chapter usually produces a set you can review in short sessions.
How do I study printed flashcards effectively?
Answer each card aloud or on paper before you flip it, and move the ones you missed into a separate pile to review more often. Spreading reviews across several days works better than one long session.
Can I print flashcards from DeckOwl?
Yes, PDF export is available on the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month. The free plan lets you study in the browser but does not include exports.
Does DeckOwl export to Anki?
Yes, Anki export is included on Plus. The Pro plan at $14.99/month adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export for courses that use those systems.
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