Turn your own vocab lists into flashcards with AI
Upload a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a word list. DeckOwl builds flashcards with spaced repetition so GRE and GMAT words stick.
Why build your own vocab deck
Prebuilt word lists are a convenient starting point, but your own vocab flashcards stay closer to the words you meet in practice questions and reading passages. DeckOwl works from the material you upload, so the deck is built from your list rather than a generic one.
- Cards come from the exact words in your own material
- Spaced repetition schedules reviews around the words you miss
- Photos of printed lists are read with text recognition
- Free plan includes 3 generations per month for trying your first deck
Start from your own word list
Paste notes, upload a PDF or DOCX, or photograph a printed list. The flashcards come from the words you are actually studying.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards you miss come back sooner and cards you know fade into longer intervals, so review time goes to the words that need it.
Definitions and context
Each card can show the word on the front and its meaning on the back, so you practice recall rather than rereading a list.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, slides, plain notes or a picture of a page. No credit card is needed to start.
Generate the flashcards
DeckOwl reads the text and produces front and back cards from the terms in your material.
Study in the browser
Review on the free plan, or export to Anki or CSV on Plus if you want to keep your deck elsewhere.
GRE and GMAT vocabulary is easier to retain when you see each word in several contexts and test yourself before you look at the definition. Spaced repetition handles the scheduling, so you spend less time deciding what to review and more time actually recalling meanings.
If you already have a list from a video, a course or a textbook, paste it in or photograph the page. The generator turns it into cards you can review on a schedule that adapts to your mistakes.
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Frequently asked questions
How many vocab flashcards should I make for the GRE?
Start with the words from one reading or one list you plan to study this week, which is usually 20 to 40 cards. Add more once you can recall most of the current set without hesitation.
What makes a good vocab flashcard?
Put the word on the front and a short definition on the back, plus a sample sentence if you can write one. Cards that ask you to recall the meaning work better than cards that only show you a definition to reread.
Can I export my vocab flashcards?
Exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV are part of the Plus plan at $99.90 per year or $9.99 per month. The free plan lets you study in the browser.
Does DeckOwl include a ready-made GregMat word list?
No. DeckOwl generates flashcards from the material you upload, so you bring your own word list, notes or PDF and get cards built from it.
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