Turn your class notes into flashcards with AI
Upload PDFs, slides, DOCX files, or photos of your notes and get flashcards with spaced repetition, ready to study in your browser.
How flashcards from notes fit into studying
Typing cards by hand from lecture notes takes longer than the review itself. DeckOwl can generate flashcards from notes you already have, whether they are typed, pasted, or photographed.
- Start with the section headings in your notes and make cards for each key term.
- Keep answers short so you can check yourself in a few seconds.
- Mark cards you miss and let them return more often than the ones you know.
- Use the same cards for a quick daily review rather than one long session the night before.
Flashcards from your own notes
Upload a PDF, slide deck, DOCX, plain text file, or a photo of a page and get cards built from that material.
Quizlet-style study that spaces out reviews
Cards return on a schedule that targets the ones you are about to forget, so study time goes to the hard parts.
Export when you need it
Plus adds PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV export. The free plan keeps studying in the browser.
How it works
Upload your notes
Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file, or image of a page.
Review the cards
Check the generated flashcards and edit any that miss the point.
Study on a schedule
Spaced repetition shows each card again right before you would forget it.
Good cards cover one idea each: a definition, a formula, or a cause and effect. Once the cards exist, spaced repetition handles the scheduling so you review what is slipping rather than rereading everything.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make from one set of acids and bases notes?
Aim for one card per definition, formula, or relationship, which usually means 20 to 40 cards for a chapter of acid-base notes. Review the cards you find hard more often than the ones you already know.
How do I study acid-base chemistry with flashcards effectively?
Quiz yourself from the term side first, then from the example side, and explain the reasoning out loud. Spaced repetition brings cards back just before you would forget them.
Can I export my flashcards to Anki?
Yes, but export is a paid feature. Plus ($39 per year or $7.99 per month) includes PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV export, while the free plan is limited to studying in the browser.
Is there a free plan to try this?
Yes, the free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, with no credit card needed to start. Students can get 40% off Plus with a school email.
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