Turn your kanji lists into flashcards with AI
Upload a PDF, slide deck, photo of a page or plain notes and get kanji flashcards with spaced repetition.
Why make your own kanji flashcards
Ready-made kanji decks often mix levels and readings you have not covered in class, so you end up drilling characters that will not appear on your test. When you upload your own kanji flashcards source, such as a textbook chapter, a sensei's handout or a photo of your word list, DeckOwl reads the text and builds cards from exactly those characters.
- Works with PDFs, slides, notes and photos of pages
- Cards use your course material, so the characters match your class
- Spaced repetition schedules reviews for the characters you find hardest
- Free plan includes 3 generations a month with browser study
Cards from your own material
Build cards from the characters in your textbook chapter, handout or vocabulary list, not a generic deck you have to trim.
Spaced repetition built in
Characters you miss come back more often, so the ones with tricky strokes and readings keep sticking over weeks.
Export to Anki on Plus
On the Plus plan you can export to Anki, PDF, DOCX or CSV and keep studying wherever you already work.
How it works
Add your kanji source
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text notes or a photo of the page.
Generate your flashcards
DeckOwl reads the text and creates cards for the characters, meanings and readings it finds.
Review a little each day
Work through the due cards and let spaced repetition schedule the ones you need to see again.
Kanji are easier to remember when the card asks for a reading or meaning instead of just the character. Spaced repetition brings back the ones you miss more often, which helps complex characters stick over weeks rather than days. Start with the characters from your current unit and add more as the course moves on.
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Frequently asked questions
How many kanji should I learn each week?
Many learners manage about 5 to 10 new characters a week, depending on their time and course pace. Spaced repetition handles the reviews so the daily load stays manageable.
What is the best way to remember kanji readings?
Learn the on'yomi and kun'yomi with example words rather than in isolation, and say the reading aloud when you review. Cards that pair the character with a common word using it help the reading stick.
Can I export kanji flashcards to Anki?
Yes, the Plus plan includes export to Anki, along with PDF, DOCX and CSV. The free plan lets you study in the browser but does not include exports.
Does DeckOwl work with photos of kanji worksheets?
Yes, photos of pages are read with text recognition, so a snapped worksheet can become a set of cards. Clear, well-lit photos give the best results.
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