About the Flashcard Maker
Flashcards work because you have to remember an answer instead of just reading it. This maker lets you add cards one at a time or paste a whole list, then study the ones that are due. When you say you knew a card, it moves up a box and comes back later: after 1, 3, 7, 14 and then 30 days. When you miss it, it goes back to the first box and returns right away. That spacing is what turns short-term memory into long-term memory. Everything is saved in your browser on this device, so there is no account and no upload, and you can copy your cards out as text at any time.
Updated October 2026
How to use the Flashcard Maker
- 1Open Make cards and type the front and the back of a card.
- 2Press Add card, or paste many lines in the form front, back.
- 3Switch to Study to see the cards that are due.
- 4Tap the card to turn it over, then press I knew it or Not yet.
- 5Come back every day: cards return when they are due.
Why flashcards help
Reading your notes again feels productive but teaches less than trying to recall them. A flashcard forces the recall: you see the prompt, try to produce the answer, then check. That effort strengthens the memory. Spacing the reviews makes it stronger still, because you meet the card just as you are about to forget it.
Keep each card small. One fact or one word on each, with the question on the front and a short answer on the back. If a card feels hard because it holds several ideas, split it into two.
Making good cards
- Write the front as a question or a prompt, not a topic.
- Add an example sentence to vocabulary cards.
- Use pictures in your head: say a vivid image aloud.
- Avoid yes or no answers.
- Review short sessions of five to ten minutes, once or twice a day.
- Delete cards you no longer need to keep the deck light.
Related tools
For ready-made English lists, try the Irregular Verbs Table, the English Idioms List and the Phrasal Verbs List, then add the ones you find hard here. The Spelling Practice Test checks the words you write, and the Online To-Do List can plan your study sessions. Learning sticks best when you use the words in real sentences.
Features
- Add cards one by one or paste a list
- Spaced review in five boxes
- Cards saved on your device
- Copy all cards as text to back them up
- Works on phones with big buttons
- No account, no ads in the way, no upload
Frequently asked questions
How does the spaced repetition work?
Each card lives in a box from 1 to 6. A correct answer moves it up and delays the next review by 1, 3, 7, 14 and 30 days. A wrong answer sends it back to box 1 so you see it again at once.
Where are my cards saved?
In your browser's local storage on this device. They are not uploaded. Clearing site data, using private mode or switching browser will remove them, so copy your cards out now and then.
How do I add many cards quickly?
Paste lines in the Or paste many cards box. Separate the front and back with a comma, a semicolon or a tab, one card per line. A spreadsheet copied with two columns works too.
Can I use it for languages?
Yes. Put the word on the front and the translation or a sentence on the back. Learning full phrases usually works better than single words.
Can I study the cards in a different order?
The tool shows the cards that are due, oldest first. That order is the one the spaced method works best with.
How many cards should I add per day?
Ten to twenty new cards a day is a comfortable pace for most learners. Reviewing a few every day beats cramming.
Can I share my deck?
Use Copy all cards, send the text to a friend and let them paste it into their own copy of the tool.