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Turn any PDF or slide deck into visual flashcards with AI

Upload a lecture PDF, a slide deck, typed notes or a photo of a handout. DeckOwl drafts flashcards from the text it finds and schedules reviews so you see weak cards again sooner.

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Drop files here or browsePDF, DOCX, PPTX, text or photos of your notes · several files with Plus

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Why a visual flashcard app suits visual subjects

Visual subjects like anatomy, art history and map reading ask you to recall what something looks like and what its parts are called. A visual flashcard app works best when each card asks for one label, one name or one feature, so you can test recall one piece at a time.

Turn lecture slides and handouts into question-and-answer cards
Review cards with spaced repetition so weak spots return sooner
Start with the free plan, which includes 3 generations a month
Export to Anki or CSV on a paid plan when you want to study elsewhere

Example anatomy and art history visual flashcards

Which chamber of the heart pumps oxygenated blood to the body?The left ventricle, which pushes blood out through the aorta.

What is chiaroscuro?Strong contrast between light and dark used to model form, as in the work of Caravaggio.

Where does the femur fit into the pelvis?The acetabulum, which forms the hip joint.

What is a contour line on a topographic map?A line joining points of equal elevation.

What are complementary colors?Pairs opposite each other on the color wheel, such as red and green, that look more intense when placed side by side.

Generate the full set

Cards from your own material

Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or images. Text in photos of pages is read with text recognition.

Spaced repetition

Cards you find difficult come back sooner, and ones you know are spaced further apart.

Study in the browser

Review cards on any device with a browser. The free plan includes study in the browser.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a page.

Review the draft cards

Check the generated questions and answers, and edit any that need work.

Study on a schedule

Work through the day's cards and let spaced repetition set the next review.

DeckOwl reads text from your PDFs, DOCX and PPTX files, plain notes and photos of pages, then drafts question-and-answer cards you can edit. Spaced repetition then schedules reviews so the cards you miss come back sooner.

When a labeled handout or slide is a photo, the printed text on it is read and turned into cards you can check against the original. Exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV are available on the Plus plan.

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Frequently asked questions

How many flashcards should I make for a labeled anatomy diagram?

Make one card per structure, asking for its name on one side and its function or location on the other. A diagram with 20 labeled parts usually works well as 20 focused cards, plus a few that ask how parts connect.

How do I study art history images with flashcards?

Put the artwork's title, artist and date on the front, and the defining features or style on the back. Review the cards in short sessions so you practice recognizing the work, not just memorizing a list.

Is there a free plan?

Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, and it requires no credit card to start.

Can I export my flashcards to Anki?

Exports, including Anki, CSV, PDF and DOCX, are paid features. The Plus plan costs $39 per year or $7.99 per month and includes unlimited generations.

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