Turn your notes into printable flashcards in Word
Upload a PDF, slide deck, document, or photo of a page. DeckOwl writes question and answer cards from your material, with spaced repetition built in for studying.
Printing your own flashcards, not a generic sheet
Students who need printable Word flashcards usually have a course packet, lecture slides, or a page of notes that a generic template will not match. DeckOwl starts from that material, so the cards cover the vocabulary your instructor actually taught.
- Works from DOCX, PDF, and PPTX files
- Photos of pages are read with text recognition
- Cards use spaced repetition in the browser
- Export to DOCX or PDF on the Plus plan
Upload your own material
Drop in PDFs, DOCX or PPTX files, plain notes, or photos of pages. Text in photos is read with text recognition.
Spaced repetition
Cards come back at intervals that adjust to what you remember, so your time goes to the items you miss.
Export when you need paper
Plus adds DOCX and PDF export, plus Anki and CSV, so you can print a set or load it into another app.
How it works
Upload your notes
Add a PDF, slide deck, Word document, text file, or photo of a page.
Generate flashcards
DeckOwl builds cards from the material you provided, so the set matches what you were taught.
Print or study
Study in the browser on the free plan, or export to DOCX or PDF on Plus and print.
Generic printable sets use the same terms for everyone and have no link to your readings. Generating from your own files keeps the set aligned with each unit, and you can make a new set after the next lecture.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for French greetings?
Start with 15 to 25 cards covering the greetings, polite forms, and courtesy phrases from your course. Add more once those feel automatic.
Is it better to study French phrases with flashcards or by speaking?
Flashcards build recall of vocabulary quickly, so say each phrase out loud as you flip the card. Pair the cards with short speaking practice so you can use the phrases in conversation.
Can I print my flashcards from DeckOwl?
Printing needs a file, and DOCX and PDF export are on the Plus plan at $99.90/year or $9.99/month. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, without exports.
Do I need a credit card to try DeckOwl?
No, you can start on the free plan without a credit card. It includes 3 generations per month and study in the browser.
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