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How a free flashcards generator from PDF saves study time

Most students have a 40-page PDF from class and no time to write cards by hand. A free flashcards generator from PDF reads the file and proposes question and answer pairs you can edit before studying.

  • Accepts PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text and photos of pages
  • Cards are built from your own notes and slides
  • Free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study
  • Plus exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV
Example Industrial Revolution flashcards
Which improvement by James Watt made steam engines far more efficient?The separate condenser, which kept the cylinder hot and avoided wasting steam.
What did the spinning jenny allow one worker to do?Spin several threads at once, which increased output in textile production.
What was the cottage industry?Production done by families at home, often spinning and weaving for merchants.
What did the Factory Act of 1833 do?It limited working hours for children in textile mills and barred the youngest children from most of them.
Why was coal central to Britain's industrial growth?Coal powered steam engines and fueled iron smelting, giving factories and machines their energy base.
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Reads your own files

Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or images. Photos of pages are read with text recognition.

Cards from your material

Each flashcard comes from the pages you uploaded, so you study what your class actually covers.

Study in the browser

The free plan lets you review cards online with no download needed. Plus adds spaced repetition and export.

How it works

Upload your file

Drop in a PDF, slide deck, set of notes or a photo of a page.

Review the cards

Edit any question or answer that does not match your course before you start studying.

Study and repeat

Work through the deck in your browser, and use spaced repetition on Plus to review cards at the right time.

The free plan includes 3 generations per month and lets you study in the browser. Plus adds unlimited generations and PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export, and Pro adds a stronger AI model and bulk upload.

Topics like the Industrial Revolution work well for flashcards because they have dates, inventors and causes that are easy to test. Write each card as one fact so reviews stay quick.

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Frequently asked questions

How many flashcards should I make for the Industrial Revolution?

Aim for one card per fact, such as a date, an inventor or a cause. Split any card that tests two facts at once, and skip details you would not need on an exam.

What makes a good flashcard front for history topics?

Use a specific question with one clear answer, such as who invented the spinning jenny. Broad prompts like 'Industrial Revolution' ask you to recall too much at once.

Can I export my flashcards to Anki?

Yes, but export is a paid feature. Plus includes Anki, CSV, PDF and DOCX export, while the free plan lets you study in the browser without exports.

Do I need a credit card to try it?

No. You can start on the free plan with 3 generations per month and no credit card. Students can get 40% off with a school email.

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