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Turn your lecture slides into flashcards with AI

Upload a PowerPoint, a PDF export of your deck, or photos of slides, and get flashcards built from the key terms and definitions. Review them with spaced repetition so they stick.

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Why slides need a different kind of study set

Most lecture decks are built for presenting, not for memorizing, so an AI flashcard generator from slides can pull the key terms and definitions out for you. A slide that says Autonomic nervous system with three bullets becomes a card you can quiz yourself on in seconds.

  • Upload PPTX, PDF, DOCX, plain notes, or photos of pages.
  • Keep one idea per card so reviews stay quick.
  • Use spaced repetition to revisit cards just before you forget them.
  • Export to Anki, PDF, DOCX or CSV on the Plus plan.
Example nervous system flashcards from slides
What is the function of the myelin sheath?It insulates axons and speeds up nerve impulse conduction.
How do the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions differ?Sympathetic prepares the body for fight or flight; parasympathetic handles rest and digest.
What are the three main parts of a neuron?Dendrites receive signals, the cell body integrates them, and the axon carries them away.
What is the resting membrane potential of a typical neuron?About -70 mV, maintained by ion gradients and the sodium-potassium pump.
Which cranial nerve is the vagus nerve?Cranial nerve X, which carries parasympathetic signals to the heart, lungs and digestive tract.
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Reads PPTX and PDF slides

Upload the deck you were given in class. Text on slides, and text in photos of slides, is read and turned into cards.

Spaced repetition built in

Cards come back at the intervals where you are most likely to forget them, so you spend time on what you are missing.

Export when you need to

Send your cards to Anki, or download them as PDF, DOCX or CSV on the Plus plan.

How it works

Upload your slides

Add a PPTX file, a PDF export, or photos of the pages. No credit card is needed to start.

Review the generated cards

Check the terms and definitions, edit anything that looks off, and keep the cards that matter for the exam.

Study with spaced repetition

Open the cards in the browser and rate each one, so the next review lands when you are about to forget it.

Good cards from slides come from the content, not the layout. Titles and bold terms usually mark what the lecturer expects you to know, while diagrams and tables are where the most detail hides. Review the cards after generation and add or cut where the deck left something out.

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Frequently asked questions

How many flashcards should I make from a nervous system lecture?

Aim for one card per term, structure, or function, which usually means 30 to 60 cards for a single lecture. Start with the slide headings and key terms, then add cards for anything you keep missing.

What should go on a flashcard for nervous system diagrams?

Put a specific question on the front, such as which structure carries signals away from the cell body, and the label or short explanation on the back. Avoid cards that ask for a whole paragraph, since those are slow to review.

Can I export the flashcards to Anki?

Yes, exporting to Anki, PDF, DOCX and CSV is included in the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month. The free plan lets you study in the browser with 3 generations per month.

Does it work with Google Slides or PowerPoint files?

Yes, you can upload PPTX files or PDF exports from Google Slides, and photos of slides are read with text recognition. Students with a school email get 40% off paid plans.

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