Turn your reading into vocabulary flashcards with meanings
Upload a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a page. DeckOwl drafts flashcards for the key words with clear meanings, then schedules review with spaced repetition.
Why meanings beat word lists
Ready-made printable word lists exist, but a list written for someone else rarely matches the terms in your own course. Vocabulary flashcards with meanings work better when the definitions come from the texts you are actually reading, so DeckOwl reads your PDF, notes or photo and drafts a card for each key term.
- Put the word on the front and a one-sentence meaning on the back.
- Add a context sentence from the source when a word has more than one sense.
- Edit generated meanings so they use language you would actually remember.
- Review new words in small batches rather than one long list.
Meanings from your own texts
Cards come from the material you are studying, so the words and definitions match your course rather than a generic list.
Spaced repetition built in
Words you miss come back sooner, and words you know are spaced further apart, so review time goes to what you forget.
Works with photos and slides
Snap a page of a textbook or a slide deck and the text is read with recognition, so you can make cards without retyping anything.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes or an image of a page.
Review the draft cards
Check each word and meaning against your source, and edit any definition that does not fit the context.
Study and review
Flip through the cards in the browser, and let spaced repetition decide when each word returns.
Good meanings are short, use the word as it appears in context, and avoid copying a dictionary line word for word. Keep the term on the front so you have to recall the meaning before you flip the card, then check each draft against your source and fix any definition that feels off.
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Frequently asked questions
How should I write meanings on vocabulary flashcards?
Keep each meaning to one short sentence in your own words. If the word has more than one sense, add a context sentence from your reading so you remember which meaning applies.
How many new words should I study in one session?
A small batch is easier to remember than a long list studied once. Spaced repetition then brings each word back at the right time, so you do not need to cram.
Can I export vocabulary flashcards to Anki or a PDF?
Yes, but exports are part of the Plus plan at $99.90/year or $9.99/month, which also includes unlimited generations and spaced repetition. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser.
Do I need a credit card to start?
No, you can start on the free plan without a credit card. Students can get 40% off with a school email.
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