The flashcard maker that writes the cards for you
Make flashcards from any study material in seconds. Upload PDFs, paste text, or add images and our AI creates study-ready cards instantly.
Free to start · No credit card required
Make flashcards in three steps
From raw study material to a finished deck — without writing a single card by hand.
Step 1: Add Your Content
Upload PDFs, paste text, add images, or link YouTube videos. Our flashcard maker supports all major formats.
Step 2: AI Makes Cards
Our AI analyzes your content and automatically creates comprehensive flashcards with questions and answers.
Step 3: Study & Export
Study with spaced repetition or export to Anki, Quizlet, or print. Your flashcards, your way.
Why Use Scholarly's Flashcard Maker?
Everything you need to turn your own material into cards that actually make concepts stick.
Multi-Format Support
Make flashcards from PDFs, Word docs, PowerPoints, images, text, YouTube videos, and websites.
AI-Powered Quality
Our AI understands context and creates cards that test real understanding, not just memorization.
Export Anywhere
Export your cards to Anki, Quizlet, or download as printable PDFs. No lock-in.
Spaced Repetition
Study directly in Scholarly with our spaced repetition system for maximum retention.
What is a Flashcard Maker?
A flashcard maker is a tool that helps you create study cards quickly and efficiently. Instead of spending hours writing cards by hand, a flashcard maker automates the process by extracting key information from your study materials and turning it into question-and-answer pairs.
Scholarly's flashcard maker uses AI to analyze your content—whether it's a PDF textbook, lecture notes, or video transcript—and generates relevant flashcards automatically. The AI identifies important concepts, definitions, and relationships, then creates cards that test your understanding effectively.
Traditional flashcard making is time-consuming. You read through material, identify what's important, write questions, and craft answers. With an AI flashcard maker, this process takes seconds instead of hours, letting you focus on what matters most: actually learning the material.
Where each flashcard app wins
Quizlet and Anki are great at what they do. Here's an honest look at how they compare to making cards with Scholarly.
Best for: shared, community-made decks and quick match games for vocabulary.
Its huge public library means popular subjects often already have a set you can grab.
But you still type or import every card yourself, and most study modes sit behind Quizlet Plus.
Best for: power users who want total control over a proven spaced-repetition algorithm.
It's free, open-source, and endlessly customizable with add-ons.
The trade-off is a steep setup curve — you build every card by hand and wire up your own templates.
Best for: turning your own PDFs, notes, and videos into cards without typing them.
AI reads your material and writes question-and-answer cards that test understanding.
Built-in spaced repetition, or export to Anki and Quizlet — no lock-in.
Generous free plan, with Ultimate unlocking unlimited AI creations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I make flashcards with Scholarly?
Sign up for free, upload your study material (PDF, text, image, or video link), and our AI will automatically generate flashcards. You can edit, organize, and study them immediately.
What file types can I use to make flashcards?
You can make flashcards from PDFs, Word documents (.docx), PowerPoint files (.pptx), images (JPG, PNG), plain text, YouTube videos, and web pages.
Can I edit the flashcards after they're made?
Yes, you have full control. Edit questions, answers, add images, delete cards, or create new ones manually. The AI gives you a starting point that you can customize.
Is the flashcard maker free?
Yes, you can make flashcards for free with Scholarly. The free plan includes generous limits, and Ultimate raises your AI creation limits.
Keep exploring
Compare Scholarly to Other Flashcard Apps
See how Scholarly stacks up against the alternatives.
Scholarly vs Quizlet
AI flashcards, spaced repetition, no paywalls.
Scholarly vs Anki
Spaced repetition without Anki's setup.
Quizlet vs Anki
Picking between the two — and a third option.
PDF to Flashcards
Turn any PDF into a flashcard set.
PDF to Anki Cards
Generate Anki-ready decks from any PDF.
PDF to Quizlet
Generate Quizlet decks from any PDF.
Ready to Make Flashcards?
Join students who study smarter with AI-powered flashcards.
Free
- 3 AI Chat messages per day
- 1 free AI creation total
- 1 free file upload total (8MB)
- 5 quiz questions per day
- 1 exam attempt per day
- 15 voice minutes per day
- 32-page PDF to flashcards
- 500 autocomplete words per day
Use it to generate flashcards, improve a deck, or create a podcast, video lecture, slides, infographic, mind map, study guide, worksheet, spreadsheet, story book, timeline, SOP, flowchart, lesson plan, or outline — or run Deep Research or turn a recording into AI Meeting Notes.
Ultimate
$144 billed yearly
Everything in Free, plus:
- Unlimited normal chat & autocomplete
- Unlimited premium model messages
- Unlimited AI creations
- Unlimited file uploads (up to 300MB)
- Unlimited study sessions
- Unlimited exams & quizzes
- 1000-page PDF to flashcards
- Export to Anki
- Priority support
Pricing in USD. Local currency available in app.
Teams
For teams that need shared AI study workflows
$45/seat/month, or $324/seat/year with annual billing. Save 40% annually.
- 3-seat minimum
- 450 weekly credits per member
- Premium models and admin controls
Every feature unlocked for everyone, frontier AI models, and per-member weekly credits. Learn more about Scholarly for Teams
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What students say
Scholarly has been a valuable tool for my studies. The AI-generated flashcards and intuitive features make organizing and retaining information much easier.
Briana
Student
This app is great for studying for big test. Drop your PDF's in the system and it'll do the trick. You can organize it specifically for your needs.
Kelvin
Student
I am currently preparing for a test that covers a substantial amount of material, and I've found that not having to physically write out my flashcards has been incredibly beneficia...
Isabelle
Student
Scholarly is great for students. I am enrolled in online university and my classes are all PDF based. All I do is upload the PDF and it creates flashcards decks for me. The greate...
Alexandra
Student
Your questions, answered
Is Scholarly free to use?
Yes! The free plan includes core study tools with clear limits: 3 AI Chat messages per day, one free AI creation total, 1 free file upload total, quizzes, practice exams, and manual flashcard creation. Upgrade to Ultimate for unlimited AI creations and unlimited uploads.
What uses my free AI creations?
Generating flashcards, improving a flashcard deck, making a podcast, creating a video lecture or infographic, building slides, a spreadsheet, or a story book, making a mind map, study guide, or worksheet, having an AI Agent create a timeline, SOP, flowchart, lesson plan, or outline, running Deep Research, or processing a recording uses your free AI creation. It is a lifetime free credit and does not reset. AI Chat messages, quizzes, and exams still have separate daily limits; free file uploads are also lifetime credits.
Can I cancel anytime?
Absolutely. There are no contracts or commitments. You can cancel your subscription at any time from your account settings, and you'll keep access until the end of your billing period.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept all major credit and debit cards through Stripe. Pricing is displayed in USD by default, but local currency is available in the app.
Can I use Scholarly with a class or school?
Yes. Scholarly for Teams is self-serve for up to 29 seats, so you can put a class or department on one plan yourself in minutes. For a larger rollout, contact us at hello@scholarly.so.
What happens when I hit a free plan limit?
You'll see a prompt to upgrade. Your existing work is never lost — limits only apply to new actions. Free AI creations and the free upload are lifetime credits and do not reset. Upgrading unlocks unlimited AI creations and unlimited uploads.
For Educators or Schools
Scholarly for Teams is self-serve and puts your class or department on one plan. For a larger rollout, contact us at hello@scholarly.so.