Paste your notes, definitions, textbook extract or short topic summary.
Notes to active recall
Notes to Flashcards Generator
Turn revision notes into flashcards you can actually practise with. Paste definitions, topic summaries, class notes or uploaded study material, then make recall cards for GCSE, IGCSE, A-Level, WAEC and everyday study.
Q&A cardsTerm cardsCloze cardsQuick recall
Paste notes or upload study materialPaste definitions, summaries, textbook notes or class notes, or upload TXT, DOCX or PDF study material.Upload file+
Clear notes, definitions and topic summaries usually create better practice material.
How to use it
Start with the resource you already have, then turn it into practice you can actually use.
Choose the flashcard style that fits the material: Q&A, term-definition or cloze recall.
Flip through the cards, test yourself first, then review the answer and repeat weak cards.
Example output
Flashcards made from revision notes
The questions should feel like something a student can practise with immediately: clear prompt, answer choices, correct answer and a short explanation.
Front: What is active recall?
Correct answer: Back: A revision method where you test yourself by retrieving information from memory.
Front: What is the function of red blood cells?
Correct answer: Back: Red blood cells transport oxygen around the body using haemoglobin.
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Useful next steps
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Frequently asked questions
Can I turn notes into flashcards?
Yes. Paste your notes or upload study material and ExamCompanion can help turn the key ideas into flashcards for active recall.
Can I make flashcards from a PDF?
Yes. You can upload supported study files, including PDFs, or use the dedicated PDF to Quiz Generator when you want MCQs and practice tests as well.
What notes work best?
Definitions, topic summaries, revision notes, textbook extracts and class notes work best when they are clear and focused on the topic you want to remember.
What is cloze deletion?
Cloze cards hide a key word or phrase in a sentence so you practise filling in the missing information.
Can I use this for GCSE revision?
Yes. It works well for GCSE definitions, science processes, maths formulas, English terminology and other facts you need to recall quickly.
Is the notes to flashcards generator free to start?
Yes. ExamCompanion is free to start, so you can try making flashcards from your notes before choosing whether to continue with more features.