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Upload a PDF, slides, notes, or images and get flashcards with spaced repetition, built from your own material.

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Turning a PDF into flashcards that stick

Long lecture PDFs are hard to study straight from, so the fastest route is to learn how to turn PDF into flashcards by letting AI pull key terms, definitions, and facts from your own file, then editing the drafts before you start.

  • Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text file, or a photo of a page.
  • Review each card and delete any that test trivia instead of concepts.
  • Study in the browser on the free plan, or export to Anki on Plus.
  • Turn on spaced repetition so weak cards come back more often.
Example cell biology flashcards from a PDF
What is the function of the mitochondrion?Produces most of the cell's ATP through cellular respiration.
What is the role of the ribosome?Synthesizes proteins by translating mRNA.
What is osmosis?Diffusion of water across a semipermeable membrane from an area of lower solute concentration to one of higher solute concentration.
How do prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells differ?Prokaryotes lack a membrane-bound nucleus and most membrane-bound organelles.
What does the Golgi apparatus do?Modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for transport.
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Works with your own files

Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, notes, or photos of pages and get cards drawn from that material.

Spaced repetition built in

Cards return on a schedule that matches how well you know them.

Export when you need it

Plus adds PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV export so you can study anywhere.

How it works

Upload your PDF

Drop in the file or a photo of the pages. Text recognition reads scanned pages.

Review the cards

Edit wording, merge duplicates, and remove anything not worth memorizing.

Study with spacing

Practice regularly and let the schedule bring back the cards you miss.

Good flashcards ask one thing at a time. Keep the front to a single term or question and the back to a short answer you could check against the source. Spaced repetition then shows each card again just before you would likely forget it, so one upload keeps paying off across the whole term.

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Frequently asked questions

How many flashcards should I make from one PDF?

Make enough cards to cover each key term or concept once, then trim anything that repeats. A dense chapter usually needs more cards than a short handout, so let the material set the count.

What makes a good flashcard for studying from a PDF?

Use one idea per card, put a clear question or term on the front, and keep the answer short enough to check quickly. Cards that ask why or how usually work better than sentences with a blank.

Can I export the flashcards to Anki?

Yes, Plus includes export to Anki along with PDF, DOCX, and CSV. The free plan lets you study in the browser but does not include exports.

Is there a free plan to try this?

Yes, the free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, and no credit card is needed to start.

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Review the main ideas visually or practice recalling them.