Convert your PDF to flashcards you can study in Anki
Upload a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a page and get flashcards with spaced repetition. Export to Anki when you are ready.
What Anki does and does not do with a PDF
The question of whether Anki can convert PDF to flashcards comes up often, and the short answer is no. Anki schedules and quizzes cards very well, but it does not read a PDF and write the cards for you.
- Anki stores and schedules cards but does not create them from PDFs.
- Generate cards from your own material so the content matches your course.
- Review every generated card for accuracy before studying it.
- Export to Anki on the Plus plan when you want cards in Anki.
Reads your PDFs
Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, notes or images. Photos of pages are read with text recognition.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards are scheduled for review so you see weak facts again before you forget them.
Anki export on Plus
The Plus plan exports your flashcards to Anki, along with PDF, DOCX and CSV files.
How it works
Upload your material
Add the PDF or notes from your course, or photograph a page from a printed textbook.
Generate and review cards
Get flashcards from your own text, then edit or delete any card that does not fit.
Study or export
Study in the browser on the free plan, or export to Anki on Plus.
The practical route is to generate the flashcards first from your own PDF, then move them into Anki for spaced review. You keep control of the content, because every card comes from the chapter or slides you uploaded.
Check each card before you study it. Remove anything that is not in your course material, and fix any question that is vague.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make from one biology chapter?
There is no fixed number. Aim for one idea per card, and skip facts you already know well.
What makes a good flashcard for studying biology?
A good card tests one fact and can be answered without looking at the back. Avoid cards that ask for long lists.
Can I export generated flashcards to Anki?
Yes, on the Plus plan, which also includes PDF, DOCX and CSV export. The free plan lets you study in the browser but does not include exports.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study. No credit card is needed to start.
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