Turn your own notes into Visme-style flashcards with AI
Upload a PDF, slide deck, set of notes or a photo of a page. DeckOwl builds flashcards from your material and schedules reviews with spaced repetition.
Why build a flashcard set from your own material
Making a set of cards by hand from a 40-page PDF takes hours, so a Visme flashcard maker that reads your own files can save that time. You keep control of the content because the cards come from the exact lecture, handout or slides you were given.
- Keeps the cards tied to your own course material
- Reads text from PDFs, slides, notes and photos of pages
- Schedules reviews with spaced repetition
- Free plan includes 3 generations per month for browser study
Works from your files
Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or images. Photos of pages are read with text recognition.
Spaced repetition
Cards come back at the intervals that help you remember them, so you spend less time rereading.
Study in the browser
Review flashcards on any device with a browser. The free plan includes browser study with 3 generations per month.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a page.
Generate your cards
DeckOwl turns the content into flashcards, which you can edit before studying.
Review on a schedule
Study each day and let spaced repetition bring back the cards you find hardest.
Generated cards are most useful when you review them on a schedule instead of cramming. Spaced repetition shows the cards you miss more often, so your study time goes where it helps most.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for a visual design course?
Most students do well with 20 to 40 cards per lesson, focused on one concept each. Break long chapters into smaller sets so each review session stays short.
How do I study visual design terms with flashcards?
Put the term on the front and a plain definition plus a simple example on the back. Review the cards on a schedule and say the answer aloud before flipping the card.
Can I export my flashcards to Anki?
Anki export is a paid feature, included in the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month. Plus also includes PDF, DOCX and CSV export.
Is there a free plan?
Yes, the free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser. Exports are not included on the free plan, and you do not need a credit card to start.
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