Free flashcards that write themselves
Create free flashcards with our AI-powered study tool. Make study cards from your materials without paying to get started.
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Make free flashcards from your material
Pick your content type, add your material, and the AI builds your cards — no cost to start.
Upload Your Document
Upload any document, image, audio, or video file to convert it into interactive flashcards. You can also drag and drop a file here. You will be redirected to register.
Your files are securely processed by Scholarly's advanced AI.
Free flashcards in three steps
Upload your material, let the AI generate the cards, then study free — no payment to get started.
Step 1: Upload Free
Upload your study materials to create free flashcards. No payment required to get started.
Step 2: Generate Free
Our AI creates high-quality free flashcards from your content. Get professional-grade study cards without any cost or subscription.
Step 3: Study Free
Access your free flashcards anytime and study without limitations. Export, share, or print your free study cards whenever needed.
Everything you need, at no cost to start
The free plan gives you real study tools — not a stripped-down trial.
Generous Free Plan
Create flashcards from your own material without paying anything to get started.
Every Input Format
Make cards from PDFs, text, images, YouTube videos, and web pages.
Export Anywhere
Send your cards to Anki, Quizlet, or download printable PDFs — no lock-in.
Spaced Repetition
Study right in Scholarly with built-in spaced repetition for better recall.
Real study tools, free to start
Free flashcards shouldn't mean a watered-down trial. Scholarly's free plan lets you turn your own PDFs, notes, images, and videos into study-ready cards without paying to get started.
The AI reads your material and writes question-and-answer cards that test understanding, not just recall. You can edit every card, organize decks, and study them with built-in spaced repetition — all on the free plan.
When you need more, Ultimate raises your daily AI creation limits and unlocks advanced features. But you can keep creating free flashcards for as long as you like, no credit card required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the flashcards really free?
Yes, Scholarly offers a free plan for flashcard creation. Create an account, upload your study material, and generate flashcards at no cost.
Do I need to create an account?
Yes, you need a free account to create and save flashcards. Your account lets you access cards across devices and continue studying later.
What formats can I use for free?
All of them. On the free plan you can make flashcards from PDFs, plain text, images, YouTube videos, and web pages.
Can I export my free flashcards?
Yes. Export your cards to Anki or Quizlet, or download them as printable PDFs. There's no lock-in — your cards are yours.
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Continue with Free Flashcards Forever
Keep creating free flashcards with our generous free tier. Upgrade anytime for additional features!
Free
- 3 AI Chat messages per day
- 3 AI creations per day
- 1 file upload per day (8MB)
- 1 research report per day
- 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, make a podcast, create a video lecture, build slides, or process a recording.
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.
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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...
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Student
Your questions, answered
Is Scholarly free to use?
Yes! The free plan includes core study tools with daily limits: AI Chat messages, 3 AI creations per day, research reports, file uploads, quizzes, practice exams, and manual flashcard creation. Upgrade to Ultimate when you want unlimited AI creations and higher limits.
What uses my daily AI creation?
Generating flashcards, improving a flashcard deck, making a podcast, creating a video lecture, building slides, or processing a recording each use the same daily free AI creation allowance. AI Chat messages, uploads, quizzes, and exams have their own separate daily limits.
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.
Do you offer discounts for educators?
Yes, we offer special pricing for educators and educational institutions. Contact us at hello@scholarly.so for details.
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 daily actions like AI Chat messages, uploads, quiz questions, and new AI creations. Limits reset every day.
For Educators or Schools
Contact us for special pricing at hello@scholarly.so.