Turn one readable source into editable Basic or Cloze cards in 3 steps: upload or paste, set what to remember, then review and export an .apkg deck for Anki.
PDF, DOCX, TXT, Markdown, CSV Original source files are not kept after generation Direct .apkg export to Anki
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The process
How the AI Anki card maker works
Upload one source
PDF, DOCX, TXT, or paste notes
Write one goal
Vocabulary, concepts, or cloze
Generate & review
Edit before you export
Upload one readable study source, choose vocabulary or concepts, and describe the recall you want. The AI creates a focused batch instead of a broad summary. Review every prompt and answer before export, so the final deck reflects what you actually plan to study. A useful instruction names the learner, the direction of recall, and the information worth testing. “English phrases to Chinese with one short example” is clearer than “make cards from this chapter”; “diagnostic criteria with key exclusions” is clearer than “summarize this guideline.”
Focused inputs
Built for focused recall, not broad summaries
Use selectable-text PDFs, DOCX, TXT, Markdown, JSON, CSV, Excel, or pasted notes. A chapter section, lecture handout, word list, guideline excerpt, or exam outline gives the clearest result. Long files can be narrowed to a page range. Scanned documents, image-heavy files, complex tables, video, and audio need a different workflow for now.
Vocabulary: bilingual pairs, meanings, phrases, and examples.
Concepts: definitions, distinctions, applications, and exam conditions.
Memorization: short passages turned into cloze prompts and answers.
Better inputs make better review cards
Give the tool one coherent source at a time. A section of a textbook, a lecture handout, a terminology list, or a guideline excerpt is easier to turn into clear prompts than a mixed folder of unrelated material. If a file covers several topics, use a page range or make separate batches so each deck has one reason to exist.
Before exporting, read the cards as a learner would. The front should make you retrieve something specific, while the back should answer it without adding a new, untested topic. Keep the cards you would genuinely review, edit the near-misses, and delete the rest. That short review step is what turns generated text into a personal study deck.
Export
Anki-ready export you can review
Edit, remove, or duplicate cards before you export. Saved sets contain only the cards you keep, never the original file, full source text, filenames, page references, or source quotes. Export a fresh .apkg whenever you make changes; Pro also includes TXT and CSV compatibility exports.
What files can this AI Anki card maker turn into Anki cards?
It accepts readable PDF, Word (.docx), TXT, Markdown, JSON, Excel/CSV, or pasted notes. Scanned PDFs, images, handwriting, audio, and video are not supported. Upload one focused source, choose the recall goal, review the editable cards, then export an Anki-compatible .apkg file.
What kinds of Anki cards can this AI Anki card maker create?
It creates Basic question-and-answer cards and, with AI Credits or Pro, Cloze cards. Use it for vocabulary, definitions, criteria, mechanisms, comparisons, and exam facts; every card starts with one clear recall prompt.
Do I need a perfectly formatted study file to make Anki cards?
No. The AI Anki card maker is meant for readable but imperfect study material. A clear requirement helps it decide whether to create bilingual vocabulary cards, same-language recall cards, cloze prompts, or exam-style concept questions.
Does this AI Anki card maker store my uploaded source files?
No. Files and pasted study text are processed only for the active generation request. Saved sets contain only the cards and edits you keep, not the original file, full source text, filename, page references, or source quotes.
How many cards should I generate from one source?
Start with 10 to 30 cards for one short note, lecture section, or vocabulary extract. A smaller batch is faster to check and easier to review; generate a separate batch for the next topic instead of turning an entire course into one deck.
Can I choose the language direction and card style?
Yes. Describe the direction and the learning task in plain language. For example: “extract useful English phrases and explain them in Chinese”, “make French-to-English cards with a short example”, or “turn the diagnostic criteria into concise exam questions”. You can also ask for Basic cards, Cloze deletion prompts, short answers, common confusions, or application-focused questions. The source gives the facts; your instruction decides the recall format.
What should I do if the generated cards are not useful enough?
Treat the first batch as a draft. Edit the front, back, tags, or card type before export, remove weak cards, and duplicate a promising card to refine it. For the next run, narrow the source or write a more concrete goal: name the learner’s language, the exam or topic, the desired number of cards, and what should be excluded. Small, specific requests usually produce stronger recall cards than a request to summarize everything.
Will the exported deck work in Anki, AnkiMobile, and AnkiWeb?
The default download is an .apkg package intended for standard Anki import. Import it into the deck you want to study, then let Anki sync it to AnkiWeb and your other devices as you normally would. Basic cards use Front, Back, Extra, and Tags fields; Cloze cards use Anki’s Cloze note type. The review screen is the final place to check the exact wording, tags, and card type before you download.
Why does reviewing generated cards still matter?
Because AI creates a draft, not an answer key. Review catches vague prompts, overlong answers, duplicates, and facts outside your study goal before they enter your Anki queue.
Can I upload copyrighted or confidential study material?
Upload only material you own or are allowed to use for study. Do not upload confidential information or material you do not have permission to process; you remain responsible for the source you provide.
Is CardForge AI an official Anki product?
No. CardForge AI is an independent card-creation tool, not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Anki or AnkiWeb. It exports Anki-compatible files for the separate Anki review system.
