Turn any PDF or slide deck into flashcards with AI
Upload class material and get a deck of flashcards you can review in the browser, scheduled with spaced repetition so you see weak cards more often.
What to look for in a flashcard maker
Most students who search for a flashcard maker want to skip the slow part of typing cards by hand, while keeping control over what ends up in the deck. The best tools start from the material you already have, such as lecture slides or a chapter PDF, so the cards match what your course actually covers.
- Generate cards from PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, notes or images
- Review with spaced repetition so hard cards come back sooner
- Edit or delete any card before you study it
- Export to PDF, DOCX, Anki or CSV on the Plus plan
Works from your own material
Upload PDFs, DOCX or PPTX files, plain text notes, or photos of pages. Photos are read with text recognition.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards come back on a schedule that adapts to how well you remember each one, so review time goes to the cards you are most likely to miss.
Start free
The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser. No credit card is needed to start.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, slide deck, document, text notes or a photo of a page.
Review the generated cards
Check the flashcards that come out of your material and edit anything that needs fixing.
Study on a schedule
Review each day and let spaced repetition decide which cards show up next.
Check how the tool handles your files before you commit. Confirm it accepts the formats you use, whether it reads text from photographed pages, and whether you can review cards in the browser without extra steps. Also check which features are paid, especially exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki or CSV.
A useful habit is to generate a small set first, read through each card, and fix any question that is vague or any answer that is wrong. Cards you have checked yourself usually teach more than a long deck you never read.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for one topic?
Aim for one fact or idea per card, and make a separate card for each term, definition, and cause or effect you need to recall. For a single lecture, 20 to 40 cards is common, but the right number depends on how dense the material is.
What is the best way to study flashcards so I remember them?
Review cards on a spaced schedule rather than cramming them in one sitting, and say the answer out loud before you flip the card. Mark cards you missed and review them again the same day.
Can I export my flashcards from the free plan?
No. The free plan lets you study in the browser, but exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV are included in the Plus plan. Plus costs $39 per year or $7.99 per month.
What file types can I upload?
You can upload PDFs, DOCX and PPTX files, plain text or notes, and images. Photos of pages are read with text recognition, so they work when the text is clear enough to read.
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