Turn study material into active recall

AI Flashcard Generator

Make a set of study flashcards from a subject, class notes, a text-based PDF, or a clear image. StudyCoach writes a prompt and concise answer for each card, groups related ideas into categories, and lets you reveal answers as you review. Sign in to create a set.

AI Flashcard Generator

Create categorized question-and-answer cards from your study material.

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PDF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, or WebP · 8 MB maximum · 25 PDF pages · 20 megapixels per image. Photos and screenshots are supported. Scanned or image-only PDFs need selectable text; OCR is not supported yet.

The generator may create fewer cards when the source has limited distinct facts.

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Create flashcards from a topic, notes, or a study file

An AI flashcard generator can help turn material you already need to learn into prompts for active recall. Start with a topic when you want a general review, or provide your own notes when the cards should follow a particular lesson or chapter.

Start from a topic

Enter a subject or concept to create a general review set. Topic-based cards may draw on general subject knowledge.

Use notes or text

Paste class notes, a revision outline, or a textbook excerpt up to 10,000 characters. Cards stay grounded in the text you provide.

Upload a text-based PDF

Use a PDF of 25 pages or fewer and no larger than 8 MB. Image-only PDFs need OCR, which is not currently supported.

Add a photo or screenshot

Upload a readable JPG, PNG, or WebP image, including a clear photo of notes or a study page. Images are limited to 20 megapixels.

Review by category for active recall

Each card asks about one idea before showing its answer. Use the category buttons to focus on a group, try to answer from memory, then reveal the back and move to the next card. Restart the set when you want another pass through the material.

A study aid for classes and exam revision

Students can make a short review set from lecture notes, organise concepts from a chapter, or revisit definitions and processes before a test. The AI uses categories that fit the source instead of forcing every subject into the same template. Check generated answers against your course materials, especially for high-stakes exams.

The daily generation and monthly file allowances are shared with the Quiz Generator: Free accounts can make up to 3 successful quiz or flashcard generations combined per day, plus 1 PDF generation and 1 image generation per UTC month; eligible Premium accounts can make up to 100 combined per day, plus 30 PDF generations and 30 image generations per UTC month. PDF and image counts are separate from each other.

AI flashcard generator FAQs

How does the AI flashcard generator work?

Enter a topic, paste study notes, or upload a supported PDF or image. StudyCoach creates question-and-answer cards and groups them into categories based on the material. Choose a category, reveal each answer, and move through the cards at your own pace.

Can I make flashcards from text or class notes?

Yes. Paste up to 10,000 characters of notes or study text. Those cards are based on the supplied material; topic-based cards may also use general subject knowledge.

Can I generate flashcards from a PDF?

Yes. Upload a text-based PDF up to 8 MB and 25 pages. Scanned or image-only PDFs are not supported yet because PDF OCR is not available. You can upload a clear page image instead or paste its text.

Can I create flashcards from a photo or screenshot?

Yes. JPG, JPEG, PNG, and WebP images up to 8 MB and 20 megapixels are supported. The image must contain readable study material. Clear printed text and legible handwriting can be used; unclear images may not produce cards.

How are flashcards organized?

Each card receives a category chosen from the subject matter the AI identifies, such as a relevant concept or process. Categories are not fixed in advance. A source section appears only when a heading can be identified reliably.

How many flashcards can I generate?

Choose a maximum of 6, 10, 12, 16, or 20 cards. A shorter set may be returned when your source does not contain enough distinct facts. Free accounts share up to 3 successful quiz or flashcard generations per day, plus 1 PDF and 1 image generation per UTC month. Eligible Premium accounts share up to 100 per day, plus 30 PDF and 30 image generations per UTC month. PDF and image allowances are separate.

Can I use these flashcards for exam preparation?

Flashcards can help you practise active recall and review course material. AI-generated answers may be incomplete or incorrect, so check important facts against your class notes, textbook, or teacher’s materials.

Need a written explanation or practice questions instead? Visit the AI Study Guide Maker or AI Quiz Generator.

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