Turn your own PDF into flashcards with AI
Upload a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a page and get flashcards built from your own material, with spaced repetition built in.
Why build your own PDF flashcards instead of downloading them
Most ready-made PDF study sets cover a generic version of a topic, while flashcards from PDF made from your own reading match the exact chapter, lecture or handout your course uses.
- Cards match the wording in your assigned reading
- Regenerate cards when a chapter or handout changes
- Mix flashcards with quizzes built from the same source
- Export to Anki, PDF, DOCX or CSV on the Plus plan
PDF, slides, and photos
Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, or images. Photos of pages are read with text recognition.
Spaced repetition
Cards come back at the intervals your memory needs, so you review what you are about to forget.
Quizzes and mind maps
Get multiple choice, true/false and short answer questions with explanations, plus mind maps from the same source.
How it works
Upload your file
Drop in a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a page.
Review the cards
Check the generated flashcards and edit any that miss the point.
Study with spaced repetition
Work through cards in the browser on the free plan. Exports to Anki, PDF, DOCX or CSV are included with Plus.
Starting from your own file also means the cards use your instructor's terminology and emphasis, which is what exams usually test. Work through one section, generate cards for it, and review them the same day.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make from one PDF chapter?
Most chapters work well with 15 to 30 cards, one fact or concept per card. Start with the headings and key terms, then add cards for anything you miss on review.
What should a flashcard from a history PDF include?
Put a single event, person or cause on the front, such as a date or a question, and the explanation on the back. Short answers are easier to review daily than long paragraphs.
Can I export the flashcards to PDF or Anki?
Yes, PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export are included in the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month. The free plan lets you study in the browser without exports.
Is there a free plan to try it?
Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, and no credit card is needed to start. Students with a school email get 40% off.
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