Download vocabulary flashcards built from your own word lists
Ready-made decks rarely match the words in your textbook or class. Upload your lists, notes, or slides and DeckOwl turns them into flashcards you can study with spaced repetition and export on the Plus plan.
Vocabulary flashcards you can download, made from your material
Ready-made vocabulary sets are easy to find, but they seldom match the words your teacher assigned or the chapter you are reading. If you need to download vocabulary flashcards that fit your course, start with the material you already have.
- Upload word lists, chapter PDFs, slides, or photos of a vocabulary page.
- Review and edit every card before you study or export.
- Study in the browser on the Free plan, with 3 generations per month.
- Export to Anki, CSV, PDF, or DOCX on Plus, at $39/year or $7.99/month.
Built from your words
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text list, or a photo of a vocabulary page. Photos are read with text recognition.
Spaced repetition
Cards come back at the right time, so words you miss appear more often and words you know fade into review.
Export when you need it
Plus lets you download your cards as PDF, DOCX, Anki, or CSV files for printing, phones, or other apps.
How it works
Add your material
Upload the word list, reading, or notes you already have, or take a photo of the page.
Generate the cards
DeckOwl creates term and definition flashcards from your text. Review them and remove any you do not need.
Study or download
Study in the browser on the Free plan, or export your set as a file on Plus.
DeckOwl reads PDFs, Word and PowerPoint files, plain text, and images, then writes a card for each term with its definition. You can edit the cards before studying, so the set matches your course wording rather than a generic list.
Spaced repetition handles the memorizing part. Each card returns on a schedule based on whether you recalled it, so you spend less time on words you already know. Plus adds exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV, and students get 40% off with a school email.
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Frequently asked questions
How many vocabulary words should I put in one flashcard set?
Keep each set to one lesson's worth of words, since small batches are easier to recall than a long unsorted list. Split larger lists into several sets and study them across different days.
What is the most effective way to memorize vocabulary?
Test yourself from the word side, then check the definition, instead of only rereading it. Spacing your reviews over several days works better than cramming the night before a quiz.
Can I download my vocabulary flashcards?
Yes, on the Plus plan, which includes exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV. The Free plan lets you study in the browser with 3 generations per month.
Can I try it before paying?
Yes. No credit card is needed to start, and students get 40% off with a school email address.
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