Turn your notes into AI-powered flashcards you can download
Looking for a ready-made set to download? DeckOwl builds flashcards from the material you already have, so the cards match your course, not someone else's guess at it.
Why generate your own flashcards instead of downloading one
Most downloadable flashcard sets were written for a general audience, so they rarely match the lecture slides or chapter your exam is based on. AI-powered flashcards made from your own notes cover your instructor's terms and your textbook's wording, which is what you will be tested on.
- Cards are built from the PDF, slides, notes or images you upload
- Spaced repetition schedules reviews based on what you recall
- Edit or delete any card before studying
- Export to PDF, DOCX, Anki or CSV on Plus
Built from your files
Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes or photos of pages, and get flashcards drawn from that exact material.
Spaced repetition
Cards resurface at the intervals where you are most likely to forget them, so review time goes to the cards you actually miss.
Export when you need it
Paid plans download your deck as PDF, DOCX, Anki or CSV, so you can study on paper, in Anki or in a spreadsheet.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, slide deck, set of notes or a photo of a textbook page.
Generate and review cards
DeckOwl writes question-and-answer cards, and you can edit any card before you study.
Study or download
Practice in the browser on the free plan, or export the deck as a file on Plus.
Generating from your material also keeps the review focused. You can start with one chapter, check the cards for accuracy, and then add the next set as the course moves on.
When you are ready to take the deck elsewhere, the Plus plan exports it as a PDF, a DOCX file, an Anki deck or a CSV file. The free plan includes three generations per month and browser study, with no exports.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for a cell biology unit?
Aim for one card per distinct term, process or function in the unit, which often comes to 80 to 150 cards for a full unit. Start with the vocabulary and processes your instructor emphasized, then add cards for any topic you keep missing.
How often should I review flashcards with spaced repetition?
Review each session until you recall the answer without hesitation, then let the spacing extend the interval. Cards you miss come back sooner, so short daily sessions work better than long cramming sessions.
Can I download my flashcards for free?
The free plan lets you study flashcards in the browser with three generations per month, but it does not include exports. PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export are available on Plus at $39 per year or $7.99 per month.
Do I need a credit card to start?
No. You can create an account and try the free plan without a credit card, and students get 40% off paid plans with a school email.
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