Flashcard Maker

Paste a list of terms and definitions and study them as flip-through flashcards, right in your browser — fully keyboard-navigable.

How to make flashcards

1. Type one card per line: the term, then ::, then the definition.
2. Click Build deck.
3. Click a card (or press Enter or Space) to flip it, and use the arrow keys to move between cards.

For example:

Mitochondria :: The part of a cell that produces energy
1776 :: Year the Declaration of Independence was adopted
Hola :: Hello (Spanish)

Why flashcards work

Flashcards make you recall an answer before you see it. This "retrieval practice" builds memory much more effectively than re-reading notes, because each attempt strengthens your ability to pull the information back out — which is exactly what a test asks you to do.

Study tips

• Say the answer before you flip. Don't just recognize it — produce it.
• Keep cards short. One fact per card; split long definitions into several cards.
• Space your reviews. Short sessions spread over several days beat one long cram the night before.
• Focus on what you miss. Make a smaller deck of the cards you got wrong and review those more often.
• Mix topics once you know each set, so you practice telling similar ideas apart.

Good uses

Vocabulary for a new language, science terms, history dates, medical and legal terminology, formulas, state capitals and exam definitions. To practice multiple-choice questions instead, use the quiz generator.

Frequently asked questions

How do I add cards?

Type one term and its definition per line, separated by "::" — for example "Photosynthesis :: How plants convert light into energy" — then click Build deck.

Are my cards saved?

No — cards exist only for your current visit and aren't saved anywhere, so keep your original list somewhere safe if you want to reuse it later.

How many flashcards should I study at once?

A deck of about 20–30 cards is easy to work through in one sitting. For bigger subjects, split cards into several decks by topic.

Can I use a different separator than ::?

The tool looks for :: between the term and the definition, which lets you use ordinary colons inside your text. If your notes use a different separator, use find-and-replace in a text editor first.