Turn Any PDF into Anki Flashcards with AI

The #1 AI-Powered PDF to Anki Converter

Upload a PDF — study your flashcards right in the browser or export a ready-to-import .apkg deck for Anki.

Convert Your PDF to Anki – Free

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  • Study instantly in your browser — no Anki install required
  • Export as a native .apkg file to import into Anki anytime
  • AI-generated cloze deletions, tags, and FSRS-optimized scheduling

Why Convert PDFs to Flashcards?

PDFs are the most common format for textbooks, research papers, and lecture slides — but reading passively doesn't build long-term memory. AnkiDecks uses AI to extract key facts, definitions, and relationships from your PDF and turn them into spaced-repetition flashcards that stick.

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

PDF to Flashcards

Yes. AnkiDecks uses OCR to extract text from scanned PDFs, so even image-based documents can be converted into flashcards.

The free plan processes up to 4 pages per PDF. Upgrade to Pro to process documents up to 100 pages—the AI will generate cards from every section.

Usually under a minute. Upload your PDF, and the AI generates study-ready flashcards almost instantly—even from complex textbooks and academic papers.

Yes. Review every card, edit questions and answers, delete cards you don't need, and add your own before studying or exporting.

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.