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Upload PDFs, slides, notes or photos of pages. Free plans study in the browser, and Plus exports PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV files so you can review away from the screen.

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Why offline access matters for flashcards

If you need how to make flashcards available offline, the goal is usually simple: review on a train, in a lab, or during a power cut without relying on a connection. The practical answer is to build the cards from your own material first, then move them into a format that lives outside the browser.

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Free plan: 3 generations a month, browser study, no exports
Plus ($39/year or $7.99/month): unlimited generations and PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export
Students get 40% off with a school email

Example flashcards for offline study skills

What is spaced repetition?A review method that shows each card again at increasing intervals, with cards you miss coming back sooner.

Why does active recall beat rereading notes?Pulling an answer from memory strengthens it more than seeing it again, so you retain material longer.

What should the back of a printed flashcard include?The answer and a short reason or source page, so you can self-check without opening the original notes.

How should you handle cards you answer incorrectly?Set them aside and review them again sooner than the cards you knew, rather than dropping them.

What is a good way to check your answer on paper?Write your answer before flipping the card, then compare it to the back and mark it right or wrong honestly.

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Cards from your own material

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text file or image and get flashcards built from that exact material.

Export to PDF or Anki

On Plus, download a printable PDF or an Anki-ready deck and study in the app or on paper.

Spaced repetition built in

Cards you miss come back sooner, and cards you know move to longer gaps, so offline sessions stay focused.

How it works

Upload your notes

Add a PDF, slide deck, document or a photo of a page. Text recognition reads images for you.

Review the generated cards

Check each flashcard against your source and edit anything that looks off before you study.

Export and study anywhere

Download a PDF or Anki deck on Plus and carry it on a commute, to a library, or onto paper.

Free accounts get three generations a month and study in the browser. Plus unlocks exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV, which is how you get a copy of your deck that does not need the site open. Students can get 40% off with a school email, and no credit card is needed to start.

Offline study works best when you test yourself rather than reread. Cover the answer, recall it out loud or on paper, then check. Spaced intervals still matter, so keep a schedule even when you are away from a screen.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I study flashcards when I have no internet connection?

Export your cards before you leave and study from the file. A PDF can be printed for paper review, and an Anki deck can be opened in the Anki app on your device.

What is the best way to review flashcards without a screen?

Read the front, say or write the answer from memory, then flip the card to check. Sort the cards you missed into a separate pile and review them again later in the session.

Can I export my flashcards for offline use?

Yes, on the Plus plan you can export to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV. The Free plan lets you study in the browser but does not include exports.

Is there a free way to get flashcards I can use offline?

The Free plan includes 3 generations a month, but exports are a paid feature, so offline files need Plus. You can start on Free with no credit card and upgrade when you need exports.

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