Turn a YouTube lecture into Anki flashcards
DeckOwl turns the transcript or notes from a video into flashcards with spaced repetition. Paste text or upload a file to start free, with no credit card needed.
How to get Anki flashcards from a YouTube video
Many students want YouTube to Anki flashcards because a lecture video holds more detail than anyone can rewrite by hand. DeckOwl reads text, not video links, so the workflow starts with the transcript or your own notes.
- Paste a transcript or notes as plain text
- Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, or photo of a page
- Review cards with spaced repetition
- Export to Anki with the Plus plan
Upload notes or transcripts
Paste a video transcript or your notes as plain text, or upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, or a photo of a page.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards return at increasing intervals, so you review each one just before you would forget it.
Export to Anki on Plus
Plus at $39/year or $7.99/month includes Anki, PDF, DOCX, and CSV export.
How it works
Copy the transcript or notes
Open the video's transcript or write down the key points from the lecture.
Upload the text
Paste it in or upload the file. Photos of pages are read with text recognition.
Study, then export
Study in the browser on the free plan, or export your deck to Anki on Plus.
Once the text is in, the generator writes flashcards you can study in the browser on the free plan. Anki export is a paid feature included in Plus.
Keep each card to one fact, and delete any that repeat another card before your first review session.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make from one immune system lecture?
There is no fixed number, so let the lecture decide. Aim for one fact per card and skip anything that repeats another card.
How should I study immune system terms with spaced repetition?
Review new cards daily, and let the intervals grow as you recall them correctly. Pay extra attention to cards you miss, since those come back sooner.
Can I paste a YouTube link into DeckOwl?
No, DeckOwl reads PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, notes, and images, not video links. Copy the video's transcript or your own notes into a text file and upload that.
Do I need to pay to export flashcards to Anki?
Yes, Anki export is included in the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser.
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