Turn your class notes into flashcards with AI
Upload notes, a PDF, slides or a photo of a page. DeckOwl builds flashcards with spaced repetition so you review what you are about to forget.
Why flashcards work better when you build them from your own notes
Students who want to make flashcards from notes usually have a lecture page full of terms and no time to copy them one by one. Starting from your own material keeps the cards tied to what your instructor actually covered, which matters more than a generic deck.
- Works with the notes you already have, including slides and photos of pages
- Free plan includes 3 generations per month, studied in the browser
- Paid plans add unlimited generations and PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export
- Edit any card before you study so the wording matches your course
Any source
Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes or photos of pages. Photos are read with text recognition.
Spaced repetition
Cards come back at the intervals your memory needs, so you spend less time rereading and more time recalling.
Quizzes too
Turn the same notes into multiple choice, true/false and short answer questions with explanations.
How it works
Upload your notes
Add a PDF, DOCX, slide deck, text file or a photo of your page.
Review the cards
Check the generated flashcards and edit any that miss the point of the lesson.
Study on a schedule
Practice in the browser with spaced repetition. Export to Anki or CSV on a paid plan.
Once the cards exist, the spacing does the heavy lifting. Reviewing a card just before you would forget it strengthens recall far more than rereading the same page, and a short weekly session can cover a whole unit.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I export my flashcards to Anki?
Yes, Anki export is included in the Plus plan at $99.90/year or $9.99/month. The free plan lets you study flashcards in the browser without exports.
How many flashcards should I make from photosynthesis notes?
Aim for one card per key term or process, which usually keeps a lesson's set short enough to review daily. Skip sentences that only add detail you will not be tested on.
Is it better to write my own flashcards or generate them?
Writing cards by hand forces active recall, so use it for the hardest material. Generating from notes saves time on the rest, and you can edit any generated card to sharpen the wording.
Is there a free way to try it?
Yes, the free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study. No credit card is needed to start, and students get 40% off with a school email.
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