Turn your own notes into a flashcards CSV file
Upload a PDF, slide deck, set of notes or photo of a page. DeckOwl builds flashcards from your material, and Plus lets you export them as CSV for other apps.
How a flashcards CSV gets made
A CSV file of flashcards is simply a spreadsheet with one column for the front of each card and one for the back. Quizlet flashcards CSV files are useful for reviewing a course, but the most accurate set is one built from the readings and lecture slides you actually have.
- Upload your own PDFs, slides, notes or images instead of searching for a ready-made file.
- Check each generated card and correct any term or definition before you study it.
- Export to CSV or Anki on Plus once you have a set you want to keep.
- Start on the free plan with no credit card, then upgrade if you need exports.
Cards from your own files
Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or images and get flashcards written from your material.
Spaced repetition
Cards you find hard come back sooner, so study time goes to the terms you are most likely to forget.
CSV and Anki export
On Plus, export your flashcards as CSV or Anki files so you can keep studying wherever you prefer.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a textbook page.
Review the generated cards
Check the terms and answers DeckOwl created and edit anything that needs correcting.
Study or export
Study in the browser on the free plan, or export a CSV on Plus.
DeckOwl reads your uploaded material and writes question and answer pairs, then schedules review with spaced repetition so the harder cards return more often. Photos of pages are read with text recognition, so handwritten-free printed notes work well too.
CSV export is part of the Plus plan, at $39 per year or $7.99 per month. The free plan gives you 3 generations per month and lets you study in the browser, with no export.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for a biology unit?
Most units work well with 30 to 60 cards, grouped by lesson so each set stays manageable. Start with the vocabulary and definitions your instructor emphasized, then add process questions.
How do I study flashcards so the material sticks?
Review cards in short sessions and be honest about how hard each one felt, so spaced repetition shows weak cards more often. Say the answer aloud before you flip the card.
Can I export my flashcards as a CSV file?
Yes, CSV export is included on the Plus plan at $39 per year or $7.99 per month. The free plan lets you study in the browser with 3 generations per month, without exports.
Can DeckOwl make flashcards from photos of my notes?
Yes. Photos of pages are read with text recognition, and you can also upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX or plain text files.
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