Turn any PDF into Quizlet-style flashcards with AI
Upload a PDF, slides, or notes and DeckOwl builds flashcards from your own material. Study them in the browser with spaced repetition, and export to Anki or CSV on a paid plan.
How PDF-to-flashcard conversion works
Many teachers and students already have a PDF of lecture slides or a reading packet, and the fastest way to get Quizlet-style flashcards from it is to let AI pull out the terms and ideas. DeckOwl generates cards from your own material, so the deck matches your course rather than a generic set.
- Cards are built from your own PDF, slides, or notes, not a generic template.
- Photos of printed pages are read with text recognition.
- Spaced repetition schedules reviews based on what you miss.
- Anki and CSV export are available on Plus, and the free plan studies in the browser.
Flashcards from your own files
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, or a photo of a page. DeckOwl reads the text and turns the key terms and ideas into cards.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards you miss come back sooner, and cards you know fade into longer gaps, so review time goes to what you need.
Export when you need it
Plus includes Anki and CSV export, along with PDF and DOCX. Export is a paid feature, and the free plan keeps study in the browser.
How it works
Upload your PDF or notes
Add a PDF, slide deck, document, or photo of a page. No credit card is needed to start.
Review the generated cards
Check the front and back of each card, edit anything that is off, and remove cards you do not need.
Study with spaced repetition
Review in short sessions, and let the schedule bring back the cards you find hard.
Each card has a question or term on the front and the answer on the back. Because the cards come from your file, you can check them against the source and fix any wording before you start studying. Spaced repetition then schedules reviews so the hardest material returns more often.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for World War I causes?
Aim for one idea per card, covering each cause with its key events and dates. Then add cards for any term you keep missing.
How do I study WWI causes effectively with flashcards?
Review in short sessions and say the answer aloud before you flip the card. Spaced repetition brings back the cards you find hardest more often.
Can I export the flashcards to Anki or a CSV file?
Yes, on the Plus plan, which is $39 per year or $7.99 per month. The free plan lets you study in the browser but does not include exports.
Is there a free plan, and do students get a discount?
The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, and no credit card is needed to start. Students get 40% off with a school email.
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