Turn a PDF into flashcards in seconds.
Upload your own notes as a PDF and get a clean review deck you can edit, organize, and study with spaced repetition. Docs, audio, and video work too.
Input
PDF first
Output
editable cards
Review
spaced repetition
Also works with
docs & video
from notes
Flashcards generated
Deck ready to review
Drop a PDF to get started, or click to browse
PDF, DOC, MP4, MP3 and more
From PDF notes to review cards.
SceneSnap reads the material, pulls out the key ideas, and drafts flashcards you can study or edit before review.
study-notes.pdf
12 pages of class notes
Step 1
Upload your PDF
Use your notes, a study guide you made, or any PDF you are allowed to use for active recall.
Step 2
SceneSnap extracts concepts
Important definitions, relationships, examples, and formulas are identified automatically.
Step 3
Review the generated deck
Edit cards, remove anything you do not need, and start spaced repetition from the same workspace.
Generated deck
Ready to review
What makes active recall different from rereading?
Active recall asks you to retrieve the answer from memory, which strengthens retention more than passive review.
When should a card be rewritten?
Rewrite it when the prompt is too broad, the answer mixes multiple facts, or the wording is unclear.
Why pair flashcards with spaced repetition?
Spacing reviews over time helps you revisit cards before forgetting, so study time goes toward weaker memories.
More than one kind of study file.
PDF stays the fastest starting point, but the same workflow handles the files students create while studying.
Notes PDF
Turn your own notes or study guides into question and answer cards without rebuilding everything by hand.
Study docs
Convert outlines, summaries, and study plans into review prompts centered on the main points.
Docs
Use DOC and DOCX files for your outlines, summaries, and written notes.
Video or audio
Upload your recorded explanations or study recaps and turn spoken ideas into cards.
Built for review, not file storage
The output is a deck, not another document.
SceneSnap is designed to move from source material to active recall quickly, while keeping you in control of the final cards.
Key concepts first
The generator focuses on definitions, comparisons, steps, causes, and examples instead of turning every sentence into noise.
Editable before review
Generated cards are drafts. You can tighten prompts, adjust answers, delete weak cards, and add your own.
Spaced repetition included
Once the deck is ready, cards enter review with spaced repetition so you do not need a second app.
Upload the format you already have.
Start with a PDF, or use the same workflow for documents, recordings, and scanned notes.
| Format | Best for | SceneSnap creates |
|---|---|---|
| Notes, summaries, personal outlines, and study guides | Question and answer cards with source-aware context | |
| Docs (DOC / DOCX) | Outlines, essays, summaries, and personal notes | Editable cards based on headings and key points |
| Video or audio | Recorded explanations, voice notes, and study recaps | Transcribed concepts turned into review prompts |
| Image-based PDFs | Scanned notes and photographed pages | OCR-assisted cards when text can be read clearly |
Notes, summaries, personal outlines, and study guides
Question and answer cards with source-aware context
Docs (DOC / DOCX)
Outlines, essays, summaries, and personal notes
Editable cards based on headings and key points
Video or audio
Recorded explanations, voice notes, and study recaps
Transcribed concepts turned into review prompts
Image-based PDFs
Scanned notes and photographed pages
OCR-assisted cards when text can be read clearly
Questions about PDF flashcards.
Can SceneSnap turn a PDF into flashcards?+
Yes. Upload a PDF and SceneSnap generates editable question and answer cards from the key ideas in the file.
Can I edit the generated cards?+
Yes. Every card is editable before you study it, so you can rewrite prompts, adjust answers, delete cards, or add your own.
Does it only work with PDFs?+
No. PDF is the main workflow on this page, but SceneSnap also supports documents, audio, and video files.
Does it work with scanned PDFs?+
SceneSnap can process image-based PDFs when the text is readable enough for OCR. Clean scans produce better cards.
Can I study the cards with spaced repetition?+
Yes. Generated decks can be reviewed with spaced repetition inside SceneSnap, so the same app handles creation and review.
What languages are supported?+
SceneSnap is built for multilingual study material. Results are best when the source file is clear and uses one primary language.
Are my uploads private?+
Your uploads are used to create your study materials inside your account. Do not upload files you do not have the right to use.
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Upload notes, generate flashcards, edit the deck, and start reviewing in one flow.
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