Turn your YouSMLE notes into an Anki-ready flashcard deck
Upload your lecture slides, PDFs, typed notes or photos of pages. DeckOwl turns them into flashcards with spaced repetition, so the deck covers what your course actually taught.
Why build your own YouSMLE Anki deck
Shared decks and prep books cover more ground than any one course needs, so a YouSMLE Anki deck made from your own lecture notes and practice material is more likely to match what you will actually be tested on.
- Start with your own lecture slides and notes, not a generic download
- Review cards before studying to remove anything off-topic or unclear
- Keep each card to one fact so spaced repetition works well
- Export to Anki on Plus once your deck is ready to move
Built from your material
Flashcards come from the files you upload, including PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text and images of pages read with text recognition.
Spaced repetition
Cards you miss come back sooner and cards you know come back later, so review time goes to the material you are still losing.
Export to Anki
On Plus you can export your deck to Anki, along with PDF, DOCX and CSV files, and keep studying wherever Anki runs.
How it works
Upload your notes
Add PDFs, slides, a Word file, typed notes or photos of pages from your YouSMLE prep.
Generate flashcards
DeckOwl creates question and answer cards from the content, which you can review before studying.
Study or export
Study in the browser with spaced repetition, or export the deck to Anki on a Plus plan.
Upload the files you already study from and DeckOwl drafts the cards for you, so your time goes to reviewing rather than typing. Free accounts get 3 generations per month and browser study. Plus, at $39/year or $7.99/month, adds unlimited generations and Anki export.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for a YouSMLE exam?
There is no fixed number that fits every exam. Aim for one fact per card and cover every topic in your notes, then skim the deck to check for gaps.
How often should I review an Anki deck during exam prep?
Spaced repetition schedules reviews for you, so daily sessions of 20 to 30 minutes are usually more effective than long cramming sessions. Keep up the daily habit until your exam date.
Can I export my DeckOwl deck to Anki?
Yes, export to Anki is included on the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month. The free plan lets you study in the browser but does not include exports.
Is there a free plan?
Yes, the free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, and you do not need a credit card to start. Students get 40% off Plus with a school email.
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