Make note cards from your own notes in minutes
Upload a PDF, slides, a Word file or a photo of your notes. DeckOwl writes the cards, and you study them in the browser for free.
Why make note cards from your own material
Cards you write from your own class notes reflect the material your instructor chose, and note cards built from your own text save the copying step. Students who used to rewrite notes by hand can start from the text they already have.
- Start with a clean PDF or slide deck so the text is readable.
- Split long definitions into two cards instead of one dense card.
- Review new cards the same day, then let spaced repetition set the gaps.
- Check every generated card against your notes before a test.
Cards from your material
Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or photos of pages. Text in photos is read with text recognition.
Spaced repetition
Cards come back at the intervals where you are most likely to forget them, so review time goes to the hard ones.
Export when you need it
Plus adds PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export. The free plan keeps studying in the browser.
How it works
Upload your notes
Add a PDF, slides, a document or a photo of printed pages.
Review the cards
Check the generated cards, edit any that are off, and remove the ones you do not need.
Study with spacing
Work through the deck in the browser, and the schedule brings back the cards you miss.
Good cards ask one thing each. Keep the front to a single term or question and the back to a short answer you can say from memory, so review stays quick.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I make note cards from my own notes for free?
Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser. Exporting to other apps is a paid feature.
How many cards should I make from one set of notes?
Aim for one idea per card, and cut any card whose answer runs past two lines. A dense lecture usually needs more cards than a short reading.
What is the best way to study note cards?
Study in short sessions and rate each card honestly, so spaced repetition can show it again at the right time. Mix in cards from earlier lectures so older material stays fresh.
Can I export my note cards to Anki?
Yes, on the Plus plan, which also includes PDF, DOCX and CSV export. Export is not part of the free plan.
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