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Turn your PDFs, slides and notes into flashcards with AI

Upload a document, photo of a page or set of notes, and get flashcards that come back at the right time for review.

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What to look for in an AI flashcard app

Picking the best AI flashcard app usually comes down to whether it works with the material you already have. A good app should read your lecture slides, PDFs and handwritten notes photos, then turn them into clear questions and answers without you retyping anything.

  • Accepts the file types you actually study from, including PDF, DOCX, PPTX, notes and images
  • Generates cards you can edit before studying, so errors in the source do not carry into review
  • Uses spaced repetition so review sessions stay focused on weak spots
  • Offers export options such as Anki or CSV if you want to keep your cards outside the app
Example water cycle flashcards (this app has no fixed subject)
What process turns liquid water into water vapor?Evaporation. Solar energy warms surface water until molecules escape into the air as vapor.
What is transpiration?Water vapor released from plant leaves through small openings called stomata.
What is condensation in the water cycle?Water vapor cooling into tiny liquid droplets, which gather to form clouds.
What is precipitation?Water falling from clouds as rain, snow, sleet or hail when droplets grow heavy enough.
What is runoff?Water flowing over land into streams, rivers and lakes, which eventually carry it to oceans.
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Works with your own material

Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes or photos of pages. Text in images is read with text recognition.

Spaced repetition built in

Cards resurface as you start to forget them, so review time goes to the material you are least sure of.

Quizzes and mind maps too

Turn the same material into multiple choice, true/false and short answer quizzes with explanations, or into a mind map.

How it works

Upload your material

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

Review the generated cards

Check the flashcards the AI made and edit any that need changing before you study.

Study on a schedule

Review each day in the browser and let spaced repetition decide what comes up next.

Spaced repetition matters just as much as generation. Cards you already know should appear less often, and cards you keep missing should come back sooner. Check whether the app schedules reviews this way, and whether you can export your cards if you later want to study in another tool.

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Frequently asked questions

How often should I review flashcards with spaced repetition?

Most students do best with short daily sessions rather than long cramming blocks. Spaced repetition handles the timing, so you mainly need to show up each day and answer honestly.

How many flashcards should I make for the water cycle?

A focused set of 20 to 40 cards covering the main stages, such as evaporation, condensation, precipitation and runoff, is enough for most courses. Add more only when your notes cover extra detail you will be tested on.

Is there a free plan?

Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and lets you study in the browser. Exporting to PDF, DOCX, Anki or CSV is available on paid plans.

Can students get a discount?

Students with a school email get 40% off. You do not need a credit card to start on the free plan.

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