Turn your vocabulary lists into printable flash cards
Upload a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a word list and get flashcards with spaced repetition. Exporting to PDF is a Plus feature.
Why make your own vocabulary flash cards
Pre-made printable vocabulary flash cards rarely match the words on your reading list or in your textbook chapter. Building them from your own material keeps every term and definition aligned with what you will actually be tested on.
- Upload a vocabulary list from a PDF, slide deck, or photo of a handout.
- Study in the browser on the free plan, with no exports included.
- Export to PDF, DOCX, Anki or CSV on Plus at $39/year or $7.99/month.
- Split long lists by unit so each printed set stays small enough to review.
Reads your own files
Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or a photo of a page, and the text is pulled out so each term can become a card.
Spaced repetition
Cards you find hard come back sooner, so review time goes to the words you are most likely to forget.
Print-ready export
On Plus, export your set to PDF for printing, or to Anki and CSV if you study in another app.
How it works
Add your word list
Upload the handout, chapter, slide deck or notes that contain the vocabulary you need to learn.
Generate the cards
DeckOwl creates flashcards with the term on the front and the definition on the back.
Study or print
Review in the browser on the free plan, or export a PDF on Plus when you want paper copies.
DeckOwl reads PDFs, DOCX and PPTX files, plain notes, and photos of pages using text recognition. Each term becomes a card you can study in the browser, and Plus adds PDF export when you want a printed set for class.
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Frequently asked questions
How many vocabulary words should I put in one flash card set?
Most learners do better with a focused set taken from one unit or reading than with a very long list. Split big lists by chapter so each set is manageable to review.
What is the best way to study vocabulary with flashcards?
Read the term, say the definition aloud before you flip the card, and mark the cards you missed so they return sooner. For hard words, write a sentence using the term on paper.
Can I print the flash cards DeckOwl makes?
Yes, but PDF export is a Plus feature. The free plan lets you study the cards in the browser without exports.
Is there a student discount?
Students get 40% off with a school email. No credit card is needed to start.
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