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Turn your notes into free flashcards with AI

Upload a PDF, slide deck, document, or photo of your notes and get flashcards you can study in the browser with spaced repetition.

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Why build your own free flashcards from your material

Students who want free flashcards usually already have the material they need: lecture slides, a textbook chapter, or photos of handwritten notes taken in class.

  • Flashcards from lecture slides, textbook PDFs, and photographed handwritten notes
  • Spaced repetition schedules that bring weak cards back sooner
  • Quizzes with explanations and mind maps when you want a different angle
  • Exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV are included in the Plus plan
Example cell biology flashcards (a general study topic)
MitochondriaThe organelle where most ATP is produced through cellular respiration.
RibosomeThe structure where proteins are assembled from amino acids according to the mRNA sequence.
OsmosisThe movement of water across a semipermeable membrane from lower solute concentration to higher solute concentration.
Golgi apparatusThe organelle that modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for transport.
NucleolusThe region inside the nucleus where ribosomal RNA is made and ribosome subunits are assembled.
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Upload what you already have

PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, or photos of pages. Images are read with text recognition.

Spaced repetition built in

Cards come back on a schedule so you review the ones you are about to forget.

Free to start

The free plan includes 3 generations a month and browser study. No credit card needed.

How it works

Add your material

Upload a PDF, slide deck, document, text file, or a photo of your notes.

Generate your cards

The AI builds flashcards from your material. Quizzes and mind maps are available from the same upload.

Study in the browser

Review on a spaced repetition schedule and return to the cards that need more work.

Cards made from your own course content match what your instructor will test, which is why they tend to stick better than generic decks written by strangers.

Start with one chapter, check the cards for accuracy, and then build the rest of the unit as your exam gets closer.

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Frequently asked questions

How many flashcards should I make for one biology unit?

Aim for one card per term or idea you could be tested on, and keep each card to a single fact. A unit usually needs far fewer cards than a full textbook chapter has terms.

How often should I review flashcards to remember them?

Review new cards the same day, then let spaced repetition space them further apart as you answer correctly. Short daily sessions work better than one long cram session before an exam.

Can I export my flashcards for free?

Exports are part of the Plus plan, which includes PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV export. The free plan lets you study your cards in the browser.

How many free generations do I get?

The free plan includes 3 generations per month, and no credit card is needed to start. Students can get 40% off Plus with a school email.

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