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Make your own flashcards from your notes, slides or PDFs

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Why custom cards beat copied ones

Copying terms from a textbook into a card set takes longer than the studying itself, and the cards rarely match your course. Being able to make your own flashcards from the exact pages your instructor assigned keeps the wording and emphasis aligned with what you will be tested on.

  • Use lecture slides or handouts as the source so terms match your course.
  • Keep each card to one fact, which makes recall easier to grade honestly.
  • Add cards for anything you miss twice in a row, then let spaced repetition handle the rest.
  • Export to Anki on a Plus plan if you already study with it on another device.
Example intro biology cell structure flashcards
What is the function of the mitochondrion?It produces most of the cell's ATP through cellular respiration.
What does the nucleus contain?DNA organized into chromosomes, plus the nucleolus where ribosomal RNA is made.
What is the function of the ribosome?It synthesizes proteins by translating messenger RNA into a chain of amino acids.
How does the cell membrane control what enters?It is a selectively permeable phospholipid bilayer with embedded proteins that regulate transport.
What distinguishes prokaryotic from eukaryotic cells?Prokaryotes lack a membrane-bound nucleus and organelles, while eukaryotes have both.
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Upload what you already have

Drop in PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes or photos of pages. Photos are read with text recognition.

Spaced repetition built in

Cards come back at the intervals your recall needs, so review time goes to the ones you miss.

Study in the browser for free

The free plan includes 3 generations a month. Exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV are part of Plus.

How it works

Add your material

Upload a file, paste your notes or take a photo of a textbook page.

Generate and check

Review the flashcards and edit any card that needs a clearer question or answer.

Study on a schedule

Work through the deck regularly and let spaced repetition set the next review.

Start with the source you already trust, whether that is a lecture slide deck, a scanned handout or your typed notes. Read each generated card once before studying, since fixing a vague question at the start saves review time later.

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Frequently asked questions

How many flashcards should I make for intro biology cell structure?

Aim for 20 to 30 cards per chapter so each term gets several reviews before the exam. Cut cards you already know cold and add more for terms you keep missing.

What makes a good flashcard for cell structure?

Use a short question about one term, such as the function of the mitochondrion, and keep the answer to one sentence. Avoid cards that ask for a full paragraph.

Is the free plan enough to make my own flashcards?

The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, which covers a short unit. Plus adds unlimited generations and exports.

Can I export my flashcards?

Exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV are part of Plus at $39 per year or $7.99 per month. Students get 40% off with a school email.

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