Turn any PDF into Quizlet study sets instantly
Upload a PDF and our AI builds a ready-to-study set in seconds. Export it to Quizlet, or study right here with adaptive practice and exam mode.
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From PDF to study set in three steps
No manual typing, no copy-paste — upload once and get a set you can study anywhere.
Step 1: Upload
Provide a PDF, and let our AI create Quizlet-ready cards. It's fast, easy, and starts with a free Scholarly account.
Step 2: Practice
Review your flashcards on Scholarly or export them to Quizlet to study with your existing sets.
Step 3: Test Yourself
Master your material with Quizlet's study modes or use our AI-powered exam mode for personalized feedback.
Generate Quizlet cards from your PDF
Drop in a document and we'll start building your study set. Pick a source format below.
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.
More than just flashcards
Everything you need to turn dense source material into a study set worth reviewing.
Quizlet-compatible export
Export a term/definition format that imports cleanly into a new Quizlet set.
AI concept extraction
Our AI finds the testable ideas and relationships, not just random sentences from the page.
Clean term/definition pairs
Each card is a focused prompt and answer — formatted and ready to study.
Edit before you study
Refine wording, merge duplicates, and cut cards you don't need before exporting.
Adaptive practice & exam mode
Skip the export and study right here with spaced repetition and AI-graded practice exams.
Works with any PDF
Lecture slides, textbook chapters, research papers, or handwritten notes — upload and go.
Where Quizlet wins — and where Scholarly is faster
Quizlet is a great place to drill terms. Scholarly is the fastest way to get the set built — and more ways to study it.
Best for quick term drills. Familiar study modes — Learn, Match, and Test — make it easy to memorize term/definition pairs.
Huge library of sets other students have already made.
But you still type each card yourself, or hunt for a set that matches your class.
Several study modes sit behind a paywall.
Total control, total effort. Typing each card means you read the material — but it eats hours before you ever study.
Easy to fall behind and skip a chapter when the workload piles up.
No help spotting the concepts that actually matter for the exam.
No way to grade yourself on harder, open-ended questions.
Sets in seconds, then study or export. Upload a PDF and get a full study set instantly — export to Quizlet or study right here.
AI pulls the concepts worth testing so nothing important slips through.
Edit and clean up cards before you study — no manual typing.
Free spaced repetition and AI-graded exam mode, no paywalled study modes.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert a PDF to Quizlet flashcards?
Upload your PDF above and Scholarly's AI reads it and builds term/definition cards from the concepts inside. Review and edit them, then export a Quizlet-compatible term/definition list you can paste into a new Quizlet set with the Import option — or skip the export and study right here.
Can I import the flashcards directly into Quizlet?
Yes. We generate a Quizlet-compatible term/definition format that imports cleanly into a new Quizlet set, or you can study the cards directly on Scholarly with spaced repetition and exam mode.
Is the PDF to Quizlet converter free?
Yes — you can convert a PDF to a study set on the free plan. Free accounts process files up to 8 MB and read the first 32 pages of a PDF, with 3 lifetime free AI generations; paid plans raise those limits. Studying the cards is always free.
How many flashcards can I create from a PDF?
There's no fixed card count — the AI scales the set to how much testable material your PDF contains, pulling the key concepts and relationships rather than padding the deck with filler. You can then trim, merge, or edit cards before you study or export.
Is this a free Quizlet alternative?
It can be. Beyond exporting to Quizlet, Scholarly is a free Quizlet alternative in its own right: a free Learn-style spaced-repetition mode, AI-graded practice exams, and chat grounded in your PDF — no paywalled study modes. See the full Scholarly vs Quizlet breakdown at /vs/quizlet-alternative.
Are the cards based on my actual PDF?
Yes. The cards are grounded in the exact document you upload, so they cover what your class actually tests — not what a stranger's public Quizlet set happened to include. Lecture slides, textbook chapters, research papers, and scanned notes all work.
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Free
- 3 AI Chat messages per day
- 3 free AI creations 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, make a podcast, create a video lecture or infographic, build slides, make a mind map or study guide, 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.
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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, 3 free AI creations 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, making a mind map or study guide, running Deep Research, or processing a recording each uses one of your 3 free AI creations. They are lifetime free credits and do 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.
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 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
Contact us for special pricing at hello@scholarly.so.