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Use flashcards in Anki or Quizlet without writing every card by hand

Upload your lecture slides, PDFs, notes or photos of pages and get flashcards with spaced repetition. Study in the browser or export to Anki on Plus.

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Using flashcards without rebuilding them by hand

Most students who want to use flashcards in Anki or Quizlet end up spending more time typing cards than reviewing them. Card writing is the slow part, and it is often where studying stalls.

  • Keep one deck per unit so review stays focused.
  • Write answers in your own words to test recall rather than recognition.
  • Check that each card holds a single fact instead of a paragraph.
  • Review in short daily sessions rather than cramming the night before.
Example intro biology flashcards
What organelle produces most of a cell's ATP?The mitochondrion, through cellular respiration.
How do mitosis and meiosis differ?Mitosis produces two genetically identical diploid cells; meiosis produces four genetically varied haploid gametes.
What does osmosis describe?The movement of water across a semipermeable membrane from low solute concentration to high solute concentration.
Which four bases make up DNA?Adenine, thymine, guanine and cytosine, with adenine pairing with thymine and guanine with cytosine.
What is the role of chlorophyll?It absorbs light energy, mainly red and blue wavelengths, to drive the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis.
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Upload what you already have

Drop in PDF, DOCX or PPTX files, plain notes, or photos of pages. Text recognition reads the images.

Spaced repetition built in

Cards return at growing intervals, so you review the ones you are about to forget.

Export when you need it

Plus adds PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export, so your deck can move into Anki.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a textbook page.

Generate and check the cards

Review the flashcards and edit any that miss the point of the material.

Study or export

Review in the browser on the free plan, or export to Anki on Plus.

Start from your own material instead. Upload the lecture slides or chapter PDF you are working from, and the tool drafts question-and-answer cards you can edit before you study. Keep the cards that test what your course actually covers.

Once the deck is ready, study it in the browser or export it to Anki if you prefer its scheduler. Spaced repetition then brings back the cards you are most likely to forget.

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Frequently asked questions

How many flashcards should I make per topic?

Make one card per distinct fact, term, or concept rather than working to a fixed quota. Split any card that asks two things at once.

What is the best way to review flashcards?

Use spaced repetition, which shows each card less often as you keep recalling it correctly. Cards you miss come back sooner so you can fix them.

Can I export my flashcards to Anki?

Yes, Anki export is included in the Plus plan, which also adds PDF, DOCX and CSV export. The free plan lets you study in the browser without exports.

Is there a free plan?

Yes, the free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, and no credit card is needed to start. Students can get 40% off with a school email.

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Review the main ideas visually or practice recalling them.