Skip retyping your PDF
The usual workaround for turning a PDF into flashcards is copy-pasting chunks into ChatGPT and asking for cards — losing formatting, and doing it section by section. This tool reads the PDF directly and hands back a full deck in one pass.
What source material works best
- Best: Textbook chapters and typed lecture notes with explicit definitions and facts.
- OK: Slide decks exported to PDF.
- Scanned PDFs: work too — when a page has no text layer we read the first 8 pages from the images, so a sharp, well-lit scan gives the best result.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of PDF works?
Any PDF — textbook chapters, lecture slides exported as PDF, typed study guides. Scanned pages and photos saved as PDF work too: when there is no text layer, the first 8 pages are read from the page images.
How big can the PDF be?
Up to 15 pages and 8MB per upload. Split larger documents into sections.
Can I export to Anki?
Yes — click "Export CSV (Anki)" after generating. Anki imports CSV directly via File → Import.
Is my PDF stored anywhere?
No. It's read in memory to extract text for one generation, then discarded.
Is there a rate limit?
5 generations per IP per hour. Sign up for Notiq for unlimited use plus quizzes, chapter notes, and diagrams.
Related tools
- Text to flashcards — paste text directly instead of uploading a file
- PDF to quiz — test yourself instead of reviewing cards
- YouTube to flashcards — straight from a video link