Transform your PDFs into flashcards you can study today
Upload a textbook chapter, lecture slides or class notes and get flashcards built from your own material, scheduled with spaced repetition.
From a dense PDF to a deck you can review
Most course material arrives as a PDF, which is hard to review in its original form. You can transform a PDF into flashcards by uploading the file and letting the AI pick out key terms, definitions and cause-and-effect relationships.
- Works with textbook PDFs, lecture slides and scanned page photos
- Creates question-and-answer cards you can edit before studying
- Schedules reviews with spaced repetition so weak cards come back sooner
- Free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study
Any format you already have
Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or photos of pages. Photos are read with text recognition.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards come back at growing intervals, so you review each term just before you would forget it.
More than flashcards
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How it works
Upload your PDF
Add the chapter, handout or slide deck you need to learn.
Review the cards
Check the generated flashcards, edit any you want, and keep the ones that matter for your exam.
Study on a schedule
Work through the deck in the browser each day and let spaced repetition choose what comes next.
The result is a starting deck built from your own reading, not a generic set. You can edit cards before studying, and on the Plus plan you can export the deck to Anki, CSV, PDF or DOCX to keep studying elsewhere.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make from one biology chapter?
Aim for one card per key term, process or cause-and-effect relationship rather than copying whole sentences. Then cut any card that only tests trivia, since a focused deck is easier to keep up with.
How does spaced repetition help with memorizing biology terms?
Spaced repetition shows each card again at longer intervals, so you review a term just before you are likely to forget it. This suits biology well because terms like osmosis or codon build on each other.
Can I export my flashcards to Anki?
Yes, exporting to Anki is a Plus feature along with PDF, DOCX and CSV export. The free plan lets you study in the browser but does not include exports.
Is there a way to try it before paying?
The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study. No credit card is needed to start, and students can get 40% off with a school email.
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