Turn your notes into printable flashcards with a front and back
Upload PDFs, slides, notes or photos of pages and get flashcards with a term or question on the front and the answer on the back, ready for spaced repetition.
Why generate your own printable cards
Paper cards still work well for many students, and a printable flashcard maker saves you from retyping lecture slides by hand. Upload your notes and DeckOwl drafts a term or question for the front of each card and its answer for the back.
- Front and back layout generated from your own PDFs, slides or notes
- Photos of pages are read with text recognition, so handwritten-free printed pages work too
- Export to PDF or DOCX on Plus, then print at home or at a copy shop
- Start free with no credit card, and add unlimited generations on Plus
Front and back from your own material
Each card puts a term or question on the front and the answer on the back, drawn from the pages you upload.
Works with messy inputs
Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or photos of pages, and the text is read so you can start from what you already have.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards come back at the right time based on how well you knew each one, so you spend less time on what you already remember.
How it works
Upload your notes
Add a PDF, slide deck, document, text file or photo of a page from class.
Review the generated cards
Check the front and back of each card and edit anything that needs fixing before you study.
Study or export
Study in the browser on the free plan, or export to PDF on Plus and print your cards.
Printing is a Plus feature, so you export the deck to PDF and print it at home or at a copy shop. The free plan keeps everything in the browser with three generations per month, which is enough to test how the cards fit your study routine.
Because the cards come from your own material, they match the wording your instructor uses. You can then add the same deck to spaced repetition, so the printed set and the on-screen review stay in step.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for one lesson?
Start with the key terms and definitions from a single lesson, then add cards for anything you keep missing. Smaller decks are easier to review consistently than large ones you rarely open.
What is a good way to study front-and-back flashcards?
Read the front, say the answer aloud before you flip the card, then rate how well you knew it. Review the cards you missed again the same day so they stick.
Can I print my flashcards?
Yes, on the Plus plan you can export your deck to PDF or DOCX and print it. The free plan lets you study in the browser but does not include exports.
Is it free to start?
The free plan includes 3 generations per month and needs no credit card. Plus costs $99.90/year or $9.99/month and adds unlimited generations, and students get 40% off with a school email.
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