Free AI Flashcard Generator
Upload a PDF, slides or notes and get a ready-to-study deck in seconds, with spaced repetition built in.
Why use an AI flashcard generator
Making flashcards by hand is one of the most effective ways to study, and one of the slowest. A typical lecture takes an hour or more to turn into a good deck. An AI flashcard generator does the first draft for you: it reads your material, picks out what is testable, and writes clear questions with short answers, so your time goes into recalling the material rather than copying it.
- Any file, one clickPDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or a photo of your notes. The generator pulls out the terms, definitions and facts worth memorizing.
- Spaced repetition includedRate each card Again, Hard, Good or Easy. Cards you struggle with come back sooner, so review time goes where it counts.
- Export to Anki or printKeep studying in the browser, or export your deck to Anki, CSV, PDF or DOCX on the Plus plan.
How the AI Flashcard Generator works
Add your material
Upload a lecture PDF or slide deck, paste notes, or just type a topic such as "NCLEX pharmacology".
Get your deck
In about ten seconds you get question-and-answer cards that follow your own material, not a generic list.
Study and review
Flip through the deck, then switch to review mode and let the schedule tell you what to study each day.
Because every card comes from the file you upload, the deck matches your course, your textbook and your exam, which ready-made decks rarely do. Pair that with spaced repetition, the review method behind tools like Anki, and you remember more of what you study with fewer hours of review.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the AI flashcard generator free?
Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations a month with no signup or credit card. Plus ($39/year or $7.99/month) adds unlimited generations and exports.
What files can I turn into flashcards?
PDF, DOCX, PPTX, TXT and images such as photos of handwritten notes or textbook pages. Files up to 4 MB are supported; you can also paste text directly.
Can I export my flashcards to Anki?
Yes, Plus and Pro plans export decks to Anki, CSV, PDF and DOCX. On the free plan you can study your cards in the browser.
How accurate are the generated cards?
Cards are drawn from the material you upload, which keeps them accurate to your course. As with any AI tool, skim the deck once before an exam and fix anything that looks off.
Does it use spaced repetition?
Yes. Review mode uses the SM-2 algorithm: each rating sets when the card comes back, from a minute to weeks later.
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Pricing
Free to start. Plus is $39/year for unlimited generations and exports.