Remember vocabulary faster with flashcards from your own notes
Upload a word list, a reading or a photo of a textbook page. DeckOwl builds flashcards you can review on a spaced schedule, so new words stick.
Why a flashcards app works for vocabulary
Learning vocabulary is mostly about repeated recall. A flashcards app to help you remember vocabulary shortens the work by turning the words you already have into cards, so you are not copying definitions by hand.
- Upload a PDF, slides, notes, or a photo of a word list
- Get term and definition cards you can edit before studying
- Review with spaced repetition in the browser
- Export to Anki or CSV on the Plus plan
Cards from your material
Upload PDFs, DOCX or PPTX files, plain notes, or photos of pages. The text is read and turned into term and definition cards.
Spaced repetition
Cards you miss come back sooner and cards you know are spaced further apart, so you spend time on the words you are about to forget.
Study in the browser
Review on your laptop or phone without installing anything. The free plan includes 3 generations a month.
How it works
Add your word list
Upload a vocabulary handout, a chapter, or type in your own terms and definitions.
Review the cards
Check the generated flashcards, edit any that look off, and start a session.
Come back on schedule
Spaced repetition brings each word back just before you would forget it.
Spaced repetition is the part that makes the difference. Reviewing a word right before you would forget it strengthens memory more than cramming the whole list the night before a quiz.
DeckOwl reads your own material, so the cards match the words your class or book actually uses.
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Frequently asked questions
How many vocabulary words should I put in one set?
Most people do well with 20 to 40 new words per set, reviewed over several days. Smaller sets are easier to recall fully before you move on.
What is the best way to memorize new vocabulary words?
Write or say the meaning from memory before you flip the card, then use the words in a sentence. Spaced review over several days works better than one long session.
Can I export my vocabulary flashcards?
Exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV are included in the Plus plan. The free plan lets you study in the browser with no exports.
Do I need a credit card to try it?
No. You can start on the free plan without a credit card, and students get 40% off Plus with a school email.
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