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Any file, any format

PDF, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, EPUB, images, handwritten notes. Upload and we handle the rest.

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Convert any PDF to Anki Flashcards

Upload lecture slides, textbook chapters, or research papers. Our AI reads the content and extracts the key concepts as study-ready flashcards — in seconds, not hours. Works with PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and EPUB too.

  • .pdf · .pptx · .docx · .xlsx · .epub
  • Up to 50mb per file
  • Tables, images, and diagrams included
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Flashcards
Q: What is the function of mitochondria?
A: The powerhouse of the cell — produces ATP via cellular respiration.
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Turn YouTube Videos into Anki Flashcards

Paste any YouTube URL. We transcribe the video, identify the key concepts, and generate flashcards automatically. Works for lectures, documentaries, tutorials, and language lessons.

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  • Auto-transcription in 50+ languages
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Q: What triggers the French Revolution?
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Share any deck with a link — classmates can clone it, study it, or export it to their own Anki. Great for study groups, tutors, and teachers. Set decks to public, private, or link-only.

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Image Occlusion

Hide labels, test your recall

Upload anatomy diagrams, maps, or handwritten notes. AnkiDecks detects labels and creates occlusion cards automatically — study by revealing hidden parts one by one. Loved by med students.

  • Works with any diagram or image
  • AI auto-detects labels to hide
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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Flashcard Generation

Let's face it, creating Anki flashcards can be a tedious task. With AnkiDecks AI you can create flashcards from your files or text in seconds instead of spending hours transferring knowledge to flashcards.

Yes, flashcards can be created from files. We support a wide range of file formats like PDF, PowerPoint, Word, Epub, and many more. Just upload your file and let AnkiDecks AI do the rest.

Yes, you can choose your preferred language when creating flashcards. We support 50+ languages.

Yes, we support this option. Just click on "Options" and choose "Cloze" instead of "Basic".

Yes, we even automated generating image occlusion flashcards. Just upload your file, we'll extract the images and cover text with labels automatically.

AnkiDecks can generate multiple choice flashcards in a quiz format which can be exported to Anki.

AnkiDecks supports Question-Answer, Cloze (Fill-the-blank), Multiple Choice, and Image Occlusion flashcards.

When you export flashcards from AnkiDecks to Anki, they may not appear in the same order by default. However, you can sort them in Anki by their creation time, which should match the original order from AnkiDecks.
Sorting Flashcards in Anki Desktop

To sort your flashcards by creation time on Anki Desktop:

  1. Open your deck in Anki Desktop.
  2. Click on "Browse" to open the card browser.
  3. In the card browser, click on the column header "Created" to sort by creation date. If you don't see the "Created" column, right-click on any column header to add it.
  4. Once sorted, your flashcards will display in the same order as they were created on AnkiDecks.

Sorting Flashcards in AnkiDroid

On AnkiDroid, you can also organize flashcards by creation date:

  1. Open your deck in the AnkiDroid Card Browser.
  2. Tap the three dots in the top-right corner and select "Choose display order ↓".
  3. Select "Order cards by" and choose "Created." This will display your flashcards in the same order as they were created on AnkiDecks.

If you have any further questions about flashcard order or other features, feel free to reach out!

Platform Features

Yes! You can study your flashcards on our platform. Just click on "Study" and start learning. We use the FSRS algorithm to optimize your learning experience.

Anki is a spaced repetition flashcard program that helps users efficiently memorize and retain information through active recall and personalized review schedules.

Yes. Your files are processed securely and are never shared with other users. Uploaded content is used solely to generate your deck and is not used to train AI models.

AnkiDecks is a Progressive Web App (PWA), which means you can install it on your phone and use it like a native app. While it isn't available in the App Store or Google Play, you can easily add it to your Home Screen from your browser.

Installing on Android:
  1. Open AnkiDecks in Chrome on your Android device.
  2. Tap the menu (three dots) in the top-right corner.
  3. Select "Add to Home screen" or "Install app".
  4. Confirm the installation, and AnkiDecks will appear on your home screen like a regular app.

Installing on iPhone:
  1. Open AnkiDecks in Safari on your iPhone.
  2. Tap the Share button (square with arrow pointing up) at the bottom of the screen.
  3. Scroll down and tap "Add to Home Screen".
  4. Customize the name if desired, then tap "Add".
  5. AnkiDecks will now appear on your home screen and open like a native app.

Once installed, AnkiDecks provides an app-like experience with features such as push notifications and a full-screen interface.

No. You can create decks, study, and take quizzes entirely on AnkiDecks without Anki installed. If you want to use Anki, just export your deck as an .apkg file and import it.

Account and Billing

Yes, you can generate up to 4 decks per month on the free plan—flashcards, quizzes, or notes. To process larger files or create more decks you can upgrade to our Pro plan.

Absolutely, you can cancel your subscription at any time. Your subscription will remain active until the end of the billing cycle (monthly or yearly).

Easy! Just login to your account and go to Settings -> Manage Subscription. You can cancel your subscription there.

You can delete your account yourself from Settings. Click "Delete Account" to permanently remove your account and all associated data.
Note: If you have an active subscription, please cancel it first. The Delete option becomes available once no active subscription is running.
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