PDFs
Textbooks, lecture notes, research papers, handouts. SceneSnap reads the document structure — headings, bullets, definitions — and turns each concept into a card.
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AI flashcard generator. Drop a file, get a deck.
Upload a PDF, slide deck, lecture recording, or audio file. SceneSnap reads it and generates editable flashcards with spaced repetition — in seconds, not hours.
PDF → deck
~30 seconds
Video & audio
transcribed
Spaced repetition
built in
Every card
editable
built in
Spaced repetition
Deck ready in ~30s
Drop a file or click to browse
PDF, PPT, DOC, video, audio
Works with every format already in your study folder.
No conversion, no reformatting. Drop the file as it is.
Slide decks
PowerPoint and PPTX files. Each slide becomes source material. Speaker notes are included if present.
Word documents
Notes, summaries, essay drafts, study guides. Paragraphs become prompts. Key terms become definitions.
Video lectures
Lecture recordings, screencasts, tutorial videos. Audio is transcribed first, then cards are generated from the content — no manual work required.
Audio recordings
Recorded classes, voice notes, podcasts. Transcribed and turned into flashcards automatically.
How SceneSnap compares to Quizlet AI and NotebookLM.
Each tool does something different. Here is what matters if you want actual flashcards from your files.
| Feature | SceneSnap | Quizlet AI | NotebookLM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flashcard generation | Full editable deck from your file | Limited AI generation, mainly manual | Yes — auto-generated from sources |
| Direct video file upload | Yes — transcribed + cards generated | Not supported | No — YouTube URL only, no direct file |
| PPT / PPTX upload | Yes | Not directly | No — Google Slides only |
| Spaced repetition | Built in, free | Paid tier only | No SRS algorithm — progress tracking only |
| Editable cards | Every card — full text edit | Yes | Limited — shuffle, delete, difficulty only |
Flashcard generation
SceneSnap
Full editable deck from your file
Quizlet AI
Limited AI generation, mainly manual
NotebookLM
Yes — auto-generated from sources
Direct video file upload
SceneSnap
Yes — transcribed + cards generated
Quizlet AI
Not supported
NotebookLM
No — YouTube URL only, no direct file
PPT / PPTX upload
SceneSnap
Yes
Quizlet AI
Not directly
NotebookLM
No — Google Slides only
Spaced repetition
SceneSnap
Built in, free
Quizlet AI
Paid tier only
NotebookLM
No SRS algorithm — progress tracking only
Editable cards
SceneSnap
Every card — full text edit
Quizlet AI
Yes
NotebookLM
Limited — shuffle, delete, difficulty only
Your files don't become training data.
A concern we hear often — especially for lecture recordings and proprietary course material.
Processed, not stored for training
Your file is read to generate your deck. It is not retained to train AI models.
You own the output
Every card you generate belongs to you. Edit, export, or delete — full control at any time.
Upload only what you can share
Use material you have permission to process. SceneSnap reads it; you keep the result.
Common questions about AI flashcard generation.
What file types does the AI flashcard generator support?+
PDF, PowerPoint (PPT/PPTX), Word (DOC/DOCX), video files (MP4, MOV, MKV), and audio recordings (MP3, M4A, WAV). No URL input — direct file upload only.
How long does it take to generate flashcards from a file?+
PDF and slide decks typically generate in about 30 seconds. Video and audio files take longer because they are transcribed first — usually a few minutes depending on length.
Are the AI-generated flashcards accurate?+
Cards are drafts generated from your source material. Quality depends on the quality of what you upload. Always review cards before relying on them for high-stakes study — every card is editable.
Can I edit the flashcards after generation?+
Yes. Every generated card is editable — question, answer, and any text. Review and adjust the deck before you start reviewing.
Does it include spaced repetition?+
Yes. Generated cards enter a spaced repetition queue immediately. Cards you know well space out; cards you miss return sooner.
Is it free to use?+
SceneSnap has a free plan with included credits. Heavier processing — longer videos, large PDF sets — uses more credits. Try the workflow on your own files before committing.
How is this different from Quizlet AI?+
Quizlet is primarily a manual flashcard platform with some AI features. SceneSnap generates a full deck automatically from your uploaded file — PDF, slides, video, or audio — and includes spaced repetition in the free plan.
Free to start. Pay for what you process.
Try the generator on your own files before committing. AI processing scales with file length — short notes cost less than a two-hour lecture.
Free plan
Start with included credits. Generate decks from your own files before paying anything.
Pay for what you process
Credits scale with file length and complexity. No flat subscription — cost matches what you actually upload.
Cancel anytime
No annual lock-in. Use it during exam season, pause when you don't need it.
Stop retyping lectures into flashcard apps.
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