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Turn your own notes into flashcards you can take out as text

DeckOwl does not import existing decks. It reads your PDFs, slides, notes or photos and writes flashcards from them, then schedules reviews with spaced repetition. Plus users can export the cards as CSV, a plain text format.

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Getting your flashcards out as text

Moving Quizlet flashcards to text usually means getting your cards out of one app and into a file you control. Many students want that file so they can print it, edit it, or load it into another tool.

Works from your own PDFs, slides, notes and photos of pages
Flashcards are generated from the material you choose, not copied from another site
CSV export is included with Plus, alongside PDF, DOCX and Anki export
Free plan includes 3 generations per month with study in the browser

Example renewable energy flashcards

What does a photovoltaic cell do?It converts sunlight directly into electricity using semiconductor materials such as silicon.

What is geothermal energy?Heat drawn from beneath Earth's surface, used to generate electricity or to heat buildings directly.

What is a capacity factor?The ratio of a power source's actual output over time to the output it would give running at full capacity the whole time.

Why is hydropower considered renewable?Its water is replenished by the natural water cycle, so the resource is not used up when the energy is harvested.

What is biomass energy?Energy from organic material such as wood, crops or waste, released by burning or converting it into fuel.

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Built from your material

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file or photo of a page and get flashcards based on what you actually need to learn.

Spaced repetition

Cards come back at the intervals that help you remember them, so you spend less time rereading and more time recalling.

Exports on Plus

Plus adds PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export, so your cards can leave the app and live in a text file or another study tool.

How it works

Upload your notes

Add a PDF, slide deck, document, plain text file or image. Photos of pages are read with text recognition.

Generate flashcards

DeckOwl writes question and answer cards from the material. Review them and keep the ones you want.

Study or export

Study in the browser on the free plan, or upgrade to Plus to export the cards as CSV or text-based formats.

DeckOwl takes a different route. Instead of copying an existing deck, it generates new flashcards from the notes, readings or slides you already have, so the cards match your course. Plus includes CSV export, which saves the cards as plain text rows you can open in a spreadsheet or editor.

If you are starting from scratch, the free plan lets you create a few sets each month and study them in the browser. No credit card is needed to start, and students get 40% off Plus with a school email.

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Frequently asked questions

How often should I review flashcards so they stick?

Review each card when the spaced repetition schedule asks you to, rather than cramming a whole set the night before. Cards you miss come back sooner, and cards you know move further apart.

How many flashcards should I make for a renewable energy unit?

Aim for one card per distinct idea, such as a term, a mechanism or a comparison, rather than one per sentence in your reading. Most units work well with a focused set of 30 to 60 cards that you can review in short sessions.

Can I export my flashcards to a text file?

Yes, on Plus, which costs $99.90 per year or $9.99 per month and includes CSV export. The free plan lets you study in the browser, but exports are not included.

Is there a way to try DeckOwl before paying?

Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and needs no credit card to start. You can test it on one of your own documents before deciding on Plus.

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