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Anki-ready decks

Turn any PDF into Anki-ready cards in seconds

Upload a PDF and our AI extracts the key concepts into clean, editable flashcards you can export straight to Anki - or study right here with built-in spaced repetition.

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Free to start · No credit card required

Used by 200,000+ learners and professionals worldwide
Anki-ready
Standard .apkg export
Editable cards
Tweak before you export
How it works

From PDF to Anki deck in three steps

No manual typing, no copy-paste - upload once and get cards you can study anywhere.

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Step 1: Upload

Provide a PDF, and let our AI create Anki cards for you. It's fast, easy, and starts with a free Scholarly account.

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Step 2: Practice

Review your cards on Scholarly, then export them directly to Anki with proper formatting and tags.

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Step 3: Test Yourself

Master your material in Anki with spaced repetition, or use our built-in exam mode for practice.

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Generate Anki cards from your PDF

Drop in a document and we'll start building your deck. Pick a source format below.

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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.

Why Scholarly

Built for serious Anki studying

Everything you need to turn dense source material into a deck worth reviewing.

Anki-compatible export

Download a standard .apkg deck that imports cleanly into Anki desktop and mobile.

AI concept extraction

Our AI finds the testable ideas and relationships, not just random sentences from the page.

Clean front/back pairs

Each card is a focused question and answer - formatted and tagged, ready to review.

Edit before you export

Refine wording, merge duplicates, and cut cards you don't need before importing to Anki.

Built-in spaced repetition

Prefer to skip Anki? Study the same deck right here with scheduling that adapts to you.

Works with any PDF

Lecture slides, textbook chapters, research papers, or handwritten notes - upload and go.

Anki vs Scholarly

Where Anki wins - and where Scholarly is faster

Anki is a brilliant review engine. Scholarly is the fastest way to get the cards into it.

Anki

Best for hardcore reviewers. Anki's spaced-repetition algorithm is the gold standard for long-term retention.

Huge add-on ecosystem and total control over scheduling and card types.

But you have to write every card yourself, which is slow and tedious.

The desktop setup and sync can be intimidating for new users.

Making cards by hand

Total control, total effort. Typing each card means you read the material - but it eats hours before you ever review.

Easy to fall behind and skip a chapter when the workload piles up.

No help spotting the concepts that actually matter for the exam.

Formatting and tagging is all on you.

Best for students
Scholarly

Cards in seconds, then export. Upload a PDF and get a full deck instantly - then send it straight to Anki.

AI pulls the concepts worth testing so nothing important slips through.

Edit, tag, and clean up cards before you import - no manual typing.

Or skip Anki entirely and review here with built-in spaced repetition.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert PDF to Anki flashcards?

Upload your PDF file, and our AI will automatically generate Anki-compatible flashcards. Then export the deck file and import it directly into Anki.

Is the Anki format compatible with all versions?

Yes, we generate standard Anki deck files (.apkg) that work with all versions of Anki desktop and mobile apps.

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Sign up to Scholarly to Generate Anki Cards

Unlock the full potential of AI-powered Anki cards by signing up to Scholarly. You can start for free.

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Sample lecture

What one video lecture gets

Free makes a lecture of about 2 minutes in 720p with the Scholarly logo, to watch in Scholarly. Premium and Laureate make lectures up to 45 minutes in 1080p that you can download as an MP4, with the logo off if you choose.

Pricing shown in USD by default. Local currency may be available in app or at checkout.

Compare plans

Image creation · Beta

Shared across Image Studio and chat. Separate from AI Creation Credits. Free images are lifetime and do not reset. Paid allowances reset weekly without rollover. Limits may change during beta.

Free
2 lifetime
Premium
40/week
Laureate
80/week

AI chat

Premium and Laureate include unlimited AI chat on Auto. Chat starts on Best, and premium models such as GPT 6.1 Sol, Claude Sonnet 5.5, and Claude Opus 5.5 draw on a weekly premium usage allowance; when it runs out, chat keeps going on Auto until it resets. Chat never spends AI Creation Credits.

Free
3 total
Premium
Unlimited
Laureate
Unlimited

Premium chat models (Best)

Chat answers on Best, the strongest model, by default. Premium models draw on a weekly allowance that resets every Monday at 00:00 UTC; long threads, large files, background tasks, and Claude Opus 5.5 use it faster. When it runs out, chat keeps going on Auto until the reset.

Free
Not included
Premium
Weekly usage
Laureate
4× weekly usage

AI Creation Credits

AI Creation Credits cover videos, slides, documents, and other AI creations. Most models use 1 credit, a few use 2, and Frontier models use 2, 3, or 4. Image Studio and chat images have a separate weekly allowance.

Free
1 total
Premium
15/week
Laureate
80/week

Podcast length

Free episodes are about 2 minutes. Paid plans can set a target length up to 60 minutes.

Free
About 2 minutes
Premium
Up to 60 minutes
Laureate
Up to 60 minutes

Video lecture length

Free lectures with a length control are about 2 minutes. Paid plans can set a target up to 45 minutes. Short uses its own short video format.

Free
About 2 minutes
Premium
Up to 45 minutes
Laureate
Up to 45 minutes

Video lecture resolution

Free
720p
Premium
1080p
Laureate
1080p

Download lectures as MP4

Free
-
Premium
Included
Laureate
Included

Scholarly logo on lectures

Free
Always on
Premium
Your choice
Laureate
Your choice

File uploads

Free
1 total (8MB)
Premium
Unlimited (300MB)
Laureate
Unlimited (1 GB each)

PDF to flashcards

Free
32 pages
Premium
1000 pages
Laureate
3000 pages

Sources per creation

Free
Up to 1
Premium
Up to 10
Laureate
Up to 20

Practice questions

Free
5 total
Premium
Unlimited
Laureate
Unlimited

Practice exams

Free
1 total
Premium
Unlimited
Laureate
Unlimited

Voice mode

Free
15 min total
Premium
2 hr/day
Laureate
12 hr/day

Autocomplete

Free
500 words total
Premium
Unlimited
Laureate
Unlimited

Export to Anki

Free
-
Premium
Included
Laureate
Included

Support

Free
Standard
Premium
Priority
Laureate
Priority

What customers say

Scholarly has enhanced the quality of notes and questions I administer to my tutees. Insightful, to the point.

TD Georgas

TD Georgas

Tutor

I have very good experience with Scholarly it summarize me scientific text in hovel academic level with citation. I use this for any therapeutic area . It is great and useful tool.

Diana

Diana

Scholarly user

Scholarly has been a valuable tool for my studies. The AI-generated flashcards and intuitive features make organizing and retaining information much easier.

Briana

Briana

Scholarly user

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

Kelvin

Scholarly user

Your questions, answered

Is Scholarly free to use?

Yes! The free plan includes core study tools with lifetime allowances: 3 AI Chat messages, 500 autocomplete words, 5 quiz questions, 15 voice minutes, 1 practice exam, one free AI Creation Credit total, and 1 file upload. These allowances do not reset. Image Studio and chat also share 2 lifetime images during beta; this separate Free allowance does not reset and may change. Upgrade to Premium for 15 AI Creation Credits per week and unlimited uploads.

What uses my free AI Creation Credits?

AI Creation Credits are shared across flashcards, podcasts, videos, slides, AI Documents, Deep Research, and the Transcribe tool. The selected model determines the credit cost. Recording a meeting does not use an AI Creation Credit. Transcript and notes are included, up to 10 hours on paid plans.

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. For a school or organization-wide rollout, contact us at hello@scholarly.so and we'll help you find the right setup.

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. Most Free allowances are lifetime limits. The separate beta image allowance includes 2 lifetime images on Free with no reset, 40 per week on Premium, and 80 per week on Laureate. Limits may change during beta. Premium includes 15 AI Creation Credits per week, podcasts up to 60 minutes, video lectures up to 45 minutes, unlimited uploads, chat, autocomplete, quizzes, and exams, plus more daily voice time.