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Turn your own PDFs and slides into a custom flashcards layout

Upload notes, slides or a photo of a page and get cards you can study in your browser, with spaced repetition on Plus.

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Why a custom layout beats a blank template

Most printable templates give you empty boxes, which leaves the hard part to you: deciding what belongs on each side. A flashcards layout built from your own lecture slides or chapter notes puts the content first, so the card you review is the one you need.

Put one term or principle on each card instead of a whole section.
Use a short answer on the back, or a labeled sketch for spatial ideas.
Print or export a set when you want to study away from a screen.
Review missed cards more often than the ones you already know.

Example layout design terms for flashcards

Grid layoutA system that divides a page into columns and rows so content lines up consistently across the design.

Visual hierarchyOrdering elements by size, weight, color and spacing so viewers see the most important item first.

GutterThe space between columns in a grid, which separates content blocks without adding extra visual weight.

F-pattern readingA scanning habit where readers look across the top, then down the left edge, so key content belongs top-left · headings · first words of lines.

White spaceEmpty area around and between elements · it improves readability · it helps focus attention on what matters.

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Cards built from your material

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or a photo of a page, and get flashcards drawn from what you actually need to learn.

Spaced repetition

Plus adds spaced repetition so cards you miss come back sooner and cards you know fade into longer review gaps.

Export when you need it

Plus exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV, so you can print a card set or move it into another study app.

How it works

Upload your source

Add a PDF, slides, notes or images. Text in photos is read with text recognition.

Review the generated cards

Check the front and back of each card, and edit anything that is unclear before you start studying.

Study with spaced repetition

Work through the cards in the browser, or export them on Plus to print or import into Anki.

Good card design follows a few rules. Keep one idea per card, put the term or question on the front, and keep the answer short enough to check at a glance. Diagrams work well for layout topics because a labeled sketch can hold more meaning than a paragraph.

If your material covers page layout or visual design, start with the core terms in your notes and add cards where you keep missing answers.

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Frequently asked questions

What makes a good flashcard layout for studying design?

Keep one idea per card, put the term on the front, and make the answer short enough to check quickly. Cards that try to cover a whole section are hard to review.

How many cards should I make for a unit on page layout?

Start with one card per key term in your notes, then add more cards for the ideas you keep missing in review. The right number depends on how much your source covers.

Can I export my flashcards to print them?

PDF export is part of Plus, which costs $39/year or $7.99/month. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, but no exports.

Is spaced repetition included in the free plan?

Spaced repetition is part of Plus. The free plan lets you study in the browser, and students get 40% off with a school email, with no credit card needed to start.

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