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Turning slides into cards that you can recall

Lecture decks are built to be projected, not memorized, so the bullets on each slide rarely tell you what to practice. Knowing how to turn a PowerPoint into flashcards helps you pull out the terms, definitions and steps that actually matter for an exam.

  • Upload a .pptx file and get cards from the slide text.
  • Edit or delete any card before you start studying.
  • Study free in the browser, or use Plus to export to Anki, PDF, DOCX or CSV.
  • Add slides from several lectures into one deck for midterm review.
Example intro biology cell structure flashcards
Which organelle produces most of a cell's ATP?The mitochondrion, through cellular respiration.
What is the function of the ribosome?It synthesizes proteins by translating mRNA.
What does the phospholipid bilayer of the cell membrane do?It forms a selectively permeable barrier around the cell.
Where does photosynthesis take place in plant cells?In the chloroplasts, in the thylakoid membranes and stroma.
What is the role of the Golgi apparatus?It modifies, sorts and packages proteins and lipids for transport.
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Reads your slides

Upload PPTX files directly. Titles, bullets and text are pulled out so you do not have to retype a lecture.

Picks out key terms

The generator turns definitions, processes and facts into question and answer cards instead of copying whole bullet lists.

Spaced repetition built in

Cards come back at expanding intervals so you review them just before you would forget, which is where recall gets stronger.

How it works

Upload your deck

Drop in the PPTX file from your lecture or course. You can also add PDFs, notes or photos of slides.

Review the generated cards

Skim the cards, edit any that look off, and remove the ones that repeat the same idea.

Study on a schedule

Practice in the browser on the spaced repetition schedule, or export to Anki on a paid plan.

A useful card asks for one thing. Instead of copying a full bullet list onto the front, write a question about a single term or process and put the answer on the back. Diagrams and charts can be turned into cards too, as long as the labels are readable in the file.

Once the cards exist, the schedule does most of the work. Review each card when it is due, mark how hard it felt, and let the spacing decide when you see it next.

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Frequently asked questions

How many flashcards should I make from one slide deck?

Aim for one card per key term, definition or process rather than copying whole bullet lists. Most slides support one or two cards at most, so the total depends on how dense the lecture is.

Why does spaced repetition work better than rereading slides?

Spaced repetition shows you each card again just before you would forget it, which strengthens recall over time. Rereading slides feels familiar but often builds recognition rather than the ability to recall an answer.

Can I export my flashcards to Anki?

Yes, Anki export is included in the Plus plan at $99.90/year or $9.99/month. The free plan lets you study in the browser, but exports are not included.

Does it work with photos of printed slides?

Yes, images are read with text recognition, so a photo of a printed slide can become cards. Check the results against the original, since small or handwritten text can be misread.

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