Turn any PDF into Quizlet-style flashcards with AI
Printed flashcard sets cover someone else's material. Upload your own PDF, slides, notes or photos and DeckOwl builds flashcards from what your course actually teaches, then schedules reviews with spaced repetition.
Why build your own flashcards from a PDF
Printable flashcard sheets from a PDF are handy, but they only match the book or handout they came from. DeckOwl lets you upload your own PDF, slides, notes or photos and generates Quizlet-style flashcards from that content, so the deck matches what your instructor actually covers.
- Cards come from your own PDF, slides or notes, not a generic set
- Photos of pages are read with text recognition
- Spaced repetition schedules reviews for each card
- Free plan includes 3 generations a month and browser study
Start from your own PDF
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or a photo of a page. Text in images is read with text recognition.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards you miss come back sooner, and cards you know move further apart, so review time goes where it helps most.
Export when you need it
Print-ready PDF, Anki and CSV export are included in Plus. The free plan lets you study in the browser.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, slides, notes or photos of a textbook page.
Generate your cards
DeckOwl writes flashcards from the content, one question and answer per card.
Study and review
Work through the deck in the browser, and let spaced repetition set the next review date for each card.
Writing cards by hand takes time that is better spent studying. Generating them from your own material also means the questions use your course's terms and definitions, which makes review sessions more relevant.
Once the deck exists, spaced repetition decides when each card returns, so you spend less time rereading cards you already know.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for photosynthesis?
Most students do well with 20 to 40 cards for one chapter, focusing on the light-dependent reactions, the Calvin cycle and the overall equation. Add cards for any term you keep missing.
What should a photosynthesis flashcard cover?
Good cards ask one thing at a time, such as where a reaction happens, what goes in and what comes out. Avoid cards with long lists on the back, because those are hard to recall in one step.
Can I export my flashcards to PDF?
Yes, PDF export is a Plus feature, which costs $39 a year or $7.99 a month. The free plan lets you study the flashcards in the browser without exports.
Is there a free way to try it?
Yes, the free plan includes 3 generations a month and browser study, and no credit card is needed to start. Students with a school email get 40 percent off Plus.
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