CogniGuide
Instantly Generate Anki Flashcards From PDF and Notes
Stop manually transferring study material. Upload your PDFs, presentations, or documents, or simply type a topic prompt, and our AI instantly creates custom flashcards optimized for retention using spaced repetition scheduling.
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Automate Your Study Workflow
Leverage advanced AI to convert dense material into actionable, reviewable study sets without tedious formatting or data entry.
Universal Input Support
Convert notes from virtually any format—PDFs, DOCX, PowerPoints, or even image scans—directly into fully formed question-and-answer pairs.
Built-In Spaced Repetition
Our system automatically schedules reviews based on cognitive science principles, ensuring you encounter difficult concepts right before you forget them for maximum long-term recall.
Targeted Exam Prep
Set your target exam date, and the platform structures your review schedule to ensure comprehensive material coverage when it matters most.
Effortless Sharing & Collaboration
Share your generated study decks instantly with classmates or study groups using a secure, public link, ensuring everyone studies from the same high-quality source.
From Source Material to Smarter Studying in Three Steps
Our process is designed for speed and effectiveness, minimizing setup time so you can focus purely on learning.
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1. Upload or Prompt
Upload your source document (PDF, DOCX, PPT, image) or clearly describe the subject matter you need to study using a simple text prompt.
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2. AI Generation & Scheduling
The AI processes the content, extracts key facts, and builds atomic flashcards. Select your exam date to finalize the spaced repetition schedule.
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3. Start Active Recall
Immediately begin practicing with your custom deck. The system tracks your performance, optimizing future study sessions for maximum efficiency.
Master Complex Subjects with AI-Driven Flashcard Creation
To generate Anki flashcards from PDF files effectively requires more than just simple text extraction; it demands an understanding of what makes a good recall item. Our AI moves beyond basic digitization, interpreting complex technical text from your uploaded materials to create high-yield questions that promote genuine understanding and active recall, not just memorization. We provide a powerful, cost-effective alternative to manual card creation, especially beneficial for high-volume subjects like law, medicine, or complex sciences.
- Converting lengthy lecture slides into concise review questions.
- Creating study aids for self-study courses using only textbooks.
- Generating materials from scanned handwritten notes via image uploads.
- Accelerating preparation for comprehensive certification exams.
While many tools can duplicate text, our focus on cognitive science means the resulting flashcards are inherently structured for the spaced repetition algorithms that drive retention. This intelligent processing ensures that whether you start with a dense textbook chapter or a rough draft PowerPoint, the output is immediately study-ready and optimized for superior learning outcomes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Get clarity on how our AI generation process works and how it integrates with your existing study habits.
Is this tool a direct replacement for the Anki desktop application?
While the decks generated are optimized for recall principles used in Anki, this platform provides its own integrated spaced repetition engine for convenience. You can use our tool independently.
What are the limitations of the free plan?
The free plan allows you to utilize the basic AI model and provides a set number of free generation credits monthly. Paid plans offer higher generation limits and access to our more advanced AI model.
Can I edit the flashcards after the AI generates them?
Currently, the focus is on instant generation from source material. While you cannot edit the cards directly within the system yet, you can export the data for external editing if necessary.
How accurate is the content extraction from PDF files?
Our AI is highly accurate with machine-printed text in clear PDFs. For complex formatting or poor-quality scans, brief manual verification of generated cards is recommended for absolute precision.