Turn your PDFs and notes into flashcards in a study app
DeckOwl builds flashcards from your own course material, then schedules reviews with spaced repetition so you remember more with less cramming.
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- Works from your own lecture slides, readings and notes
- Spaced repetition schedules reviews for you
- Free plan to start, with no credit card required
- Plus adds unlimited generations and Anki or CSV export
Upload what you already have
Add PDFs, DOCX files, PPTX slides, plain text notes or photos of pages. Photos are read with text recognition.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards you miss come back sooner, and cards you know well appear less often, so review time goes where it is needed.
Study in the browser
The Free plan lets you study flashcards in the browser with 3 generations per month and no card required to start.
How it works
Upload your material
Drop in a PDF, slide deck, notes file or photo of a page from class.
Review the generated cards
Check the flashcards for accuracy, edit anything unclear, and keep the ones that match your course.
Study on a schedule
Work through the day's cards and let spaced repetition bring back the ones you struggle with.
DeckOwl reads PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text and photos of pages, then turns them into flashcards you can review with spaced repetition. You can start on the Free plan with 3 generations per month and study in the browser.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for a biology unit?
Start with the terms your instructor stresses, often 20 to 50 cards per chapter. Cut any card you already know well so your daily review stays manageable.
How do I study cell biology with flashcards effectively?
Say the answer out loud before you flip the card, and rate how hard each one felt. Spaced repetition then brings the difficult cards back sooner so they get more practice.
Can I use DeckOwl for free?
Yes. The Free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, and no credit card is needed to start. Exports are not included on the Free plan.
Does DeckOwl export to Anki?
Yes, Anki export is a paid feature on Plus, which costs $39/year or $7.99/month. Plus also includes PDF, DOCX and CSV export and unlimited generations.
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