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Skip the search for ready-made decks. Upload your own PDF, slides or notes and get flashcards built from your material, with spaced repetition included.

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Why build the deck from your own PDF

Your course PDF already contains the facts you will be tested on, so the fastest route to a review deck is to generate it from that file. The Anki deck generator from PDF approach works from your own material instead of a generic set that may not match your lectures.

  • Upload a PDF, slides, DOCX, notes or a photo of a page and get cards from that exact material.
  • Check and edit each card before studying so the deck matches what your instructor covers.
  • Keep cards to one fact each, which makes spaced repetition more effective.
  • Export to Anki, PDF, DOCX or CSV on the Plus plan; the Free plan is for studying in the browser.
Example skeletal system flashcards for an Anki deck
How many bones are in the adult human skeleton?206 bones. Infants have more, because some bones fuse as they grow.
What is the function of red bone marrow?It produces blood cells, including red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets.
What type of joint connects the bones of the skull?A fibrous joint called a suture, where dense connective tissue holds the bones together and allows little or no movement.
Which bone is the longest and strongest in the body?The femur, or thigh bone.
How does compact bone differ from spongy bone?Compact bone is dense and forms the outer layer; spongy bone is porous and found at the ends of long bones and inside flat bones.
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Works with your own files

Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes or photos of pages. Images are read with text recognition.

Spaced repetition built in

Cards you find hard come back more often, so review time goes to the facts you are most likely to forget.

Export to Anki

On the Plus plan, export your generated cards to Anki, along with PDF, DOCX and CSV files.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a PDF, slide deck, set of notes or a photo of a textbook page.

Review the generated cards

Check the flashcards, edit any that need changes, and study them in the browser.

Export your deck

On Plus, download the set for Anki and keep reviewing with spaced repetition.

Upload the chapter or lecture slides, then look over the cards for accuracy before you start. Cards built from your own pages tend to match the wording and emphasis of your exam, which makes review more relevant.

Once the deck is ready, study it in the browser on the Free plan, or export it to Anki on Plus. Spaced repetition then schedules each card so you see weak facts again before you forget them.

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Frequently asked questions

How many flashcards should I make for the skeletal system?

Start with a focused set covering bone names, joint types and major functions, then add cards for any area you keep missing. Keep each card to one fact, since shorter cards are easier to review.

What is the best way to study bones with flashcards?

Group bones by region, such as the skull, the spine and the limbs, and quiz yourself on both the name and its location. Spaced repetition brings back the cards you miss more often.

Can I export the generated deck to Anki?

Yes, export to Anki is included in the Plus plan, which costs $39/year or $7.99/month. The Free plan lets you study in the browser but does not include exports.

Do I need a credit card to try it?

No, you can start on the Free plan without a credit card and get 3 generations per month. Students with a school email get 40% off paid plans.

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