Upload any PDF

Turn Any PDF into Flashcards
in 30 Seconds

Upload your lecture slides, textbooks, or handwritten notes. Our AI reads every page, extracts the key concepts, and generates study-ready flashcards with cloze deletions. Export to Anki or study online.

No signup required · 3 free generations/day · Anki export with paid plan

How does PDF to flashcards work?

Three steps from a PDF file to a complete study deck. No manual typing, no copy-pasting.

Step 1

Upload your PDF

Drag and drop any PDF — lecture slides, textbook chapters, scanned handwritten notes, or research papers. We also accept PowerPoint and Word files.

Step 2

AI extracts key concepts

Our AI reads every page, identifies definitions, formulas, dates, and relationships, then generates Basic and Cloze deletion flashcards with smart hints.

Step 3

Download or study online

Get your flashcards instantly. Export as a real .apkg file for Anki, download a printable PDF, or study with our built-in spaced repetition system.

Why convert PDFs to flashcards with AI?

Students spend hours retyping lecture content into flashcard apps. That time should go to actual studying. Here is what changes when you let AI handle the extraction.

Save 30+ minutes per lecture

A 40-slide deck becomes a complete flashcard set in 30 seconds. No more typing each card by hand after every class.

OCR for handwritten notes

Scanned notebooks and photographed whiteboards are processed with optical character recognition. Your handwriting becomes searchable, study-ready cards.

AI-optimized cloze deletions

The AI identifies which terms to mask for maximum recall. You get cards like "The {{c1::mitochondria}} is the powerhouse of the cell" automatically.

Preserves your course structure

Flashcards follow the order and terminology of your professor, not generic textbook language. Study exactly what will be on your exam.

Real Anki .apkg export

Not a CSV hack. A proper .apkg file with SQLite structure, note types, and cloze formatting that imports cleanly into every Anki platform.

Works with any subject

Organic chemistry, constitutional law, anatomy, machine learning, history — the AI adapts to the domain and generates subject-appropriate cards.

How does Coachingle compare to other PDF flashcard tools?

Most tools make you chat with your PDF and copy answers. We skip the middleman and generate study-ready flashcards directly.

CoachingleChatPDFScholarlyManual
Time per deck30 seconds5+ minutes (manual copy-paste)2+ minutes30-60 minutes
PDF uploadDirect upload, auto-extractUpload, then ask questionsUpload supportedRead and type yourself
Handwritten notesOCR built-inNo OCRNo OCRYou are the OCR
Card typesBasic + Cloze auto-generatedNo flashcard featureBasic onlyWhatever you make
Anki exportReal .apkg downloadNoneCSV onlyAlready in Anki
Extra formats8 formats (quiz, mind map, audio, video, slides, comic, cheatsheet)Chat responses onlyFlashcards onlyOnly what you build
CostFree (3/day) or $8.99/moFree tier + $5/moFree tier + $9.99/moYour time

8 study formats from one PDF upload

Flashcards are just the start. Every PDF you upload produces a complete study toolkit.

Flashcards

Basic + Cloze, exportable to Anki

Cheatsheet

One-page summary, downloadable PDF

Mind Map

Visual concept connections

Practice Quiz

MCQs with explanations

Audio Podcast

Two-speaker summary for commute

Video

Animated explainer with narration

Comic

Illustrated visual story

Slides

Presentation-ready deck

All 8 formats from a single PDF upload. No need to use separate tools for each format.

Frequently asked questions

Can I upload PowerPoint slides?

Yes. We accept PDF, PowerPoint (.pptx), and Word (.docx) files. PowerPoint slides are converted to text before the AI extracts key concepts. Diagrams and charts are processed for context, so your flashcards capture everything from the lecture — not just bullet points.

Does it work with handwritten notes?

Yes. Our AI uses optical character recognition (OCR) to read handwritten notes from scanned PDFs and photos. It works best with clearly written notes on unlined or lined paper. Upload a scan or a clear photo, and the AI will extract definitions, formulas, and key facts into flashcards.

Can I export to Anki?

Absolutely. We generate a real .apkg file — the native Anki format — with proper SQLite structure, Basic and Cloze card types, and formatting. It imports directly into Anki Desktop (Windows, Mac, Linux), AnkiDroid (Android, free), and AnkiMobile (iOS). Anki export is available with a paid plan.

How many pages can I upload?

Free users can upload PDFs up to 20 pages per generation. Paid users can process documents up to 100 pages. For longer textbooks, we recommend uploading one chapter at a time for the best flashcard quality — the AI produces more focused cards from cohesive sections.

Is it free?

Yes. You get 3 free study-pack generations per day without creating an account. Each generation produces flashcards plus 7 other study formats. Anki .apkg export and unlimited generations are available with a paid plan starting at $8.99/month.

What file formats are supported?

We support PDF, PowerPoint (.pptx), Word (.docx), and plain text files. You can also paste text directly or type a topic instead of uploading a file. For image-based PDFs (scanned textbooks, handwritten notes), our OCR pipeline extracts the text automatically before generating flashcards.

Stop retyping your lecture slides into flashcards

Upload your PDF once. Get flashcards, quizzes, mind maps, and 5 more study formats in 30 seconds. 3 free generations per day. Unlimited with Anki export from $8.99/month.