PDF to Flashcards
Turn lecture slides and textbook chapters into editable flashcards with AI. Check the answers against your PDF, then let Ankra schedule your reviews with spaced repetition.
Upload your PDF after opening Ankra. AI generation includes a limited free allowance; more usage requires a paid plan.
Try a sample deck
Card 1 of 3
What does a cell membrane control?
Which substances enter and leave the cell.
Sample PDF text: cell membranes
Cell membranes control which substances enter and leave a cell. Diffusion moves particles from higher to lower concentration. Passive transport does not require energy from the cell.
Illustrative biology example. Reveal a card, then open the source text to check the answer.
How to turn a PDF into flashcards
Upload your PDF
Open AI deck generation in Ankra and add your lecture slides, a textbook chapter or a study guide saved as a PDF.
Generate and check your cards
Let AI draft the questions and answers. Check them against your source, edit the wording and remove anything you do not need.
Study with spaced repetition
Try to answer before revealing the card. Ankra schedules your next reviews so you can keep practising over time.
Make a focused deck
Start with one topic or chapter. Keep each card focused on one idea and check definitions, numbers and equations against your PDF before studying.
PDF to flashcards: your questions
Can I turn a PDF into flashcards for free?
Ankra includes a limited free allowance. More AI generations require a paid plan. Check the current allowance and pricing in the app.
Can I use scanned PDFs or lecture slides?
You can upload PDFs and photos. Use clear, readable pages, and save slides as a PDF first. Always check generated cards against the original material.
Can I edit the generated flashcards?
Yes. You can edit questions and answers, remove cards and add your own. Use your course wording and check the details before you start reviewing.
How many PDFs can I upload?
AI deck generation accepts up to 5 PDF or Word documents at a time. The combined document size limit is 50 MB in the web app and 75 MB in the mobile app.
Your next study session starts with a PDF
Bring one chapter or a set of lecture slides. Create your deck, check the cards and start practising in Ankra.