Flashcard Maker.
Create a deck, flip cards with a 3D animation, and track what you know — no account, no install.
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Tokyo
Capital city of Japan, the most populous metropolitan area in the world.
Closure
A function that retains access to variables from its outer lexical scope even after the outer function has returned.
Ottawa
Capital city of Canada, located in the province of Ontario.
Recursion
A programming technique where a function calls itself in order to solve a problem by breaking it into smaller instances.
Canberra
Capital city of Australia, chosen as a compromise between Sydney and Melbourne.
Why flashcards work.
The learning research behind active recall and spaced repetition.
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Active Recall
Forcing your brain to retrieve information — rather than passively re-reading it — creates much stronger memory traces. Each time you flip a card and produce the answer yourself, you strengthen that neural pathway.
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Spaced Repetition
Reviewing material at increasing intervals exploits the psychological spacing effect. Cards you mark 'Review again' should be revisited sooner, while well-known cards can be spaced further apart to maintain them with less effort.
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Immediate Feedback
Flashcards give you instant confirmation of whether your recall was accurate. This tight feedback loop accelerates learning compared to methods where errors go uncorrected for long periods.
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Chunking Information
Breaking a large subject into discrete term–definition pairs makes each piece of knowledge more manageable and easier to slot into long-term memory.
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Interleaving
Shuffling your deck so related topics don't always appear together trains your brain to discriminate between concepts — a more demanding but far more effective practice than blocked repetition.
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Metacognitive Awareness
Marking each card 'Know it' or 'Review again' forces you to honestly assess your own knowledge, which is a skill (metacognition) that improves academic outcomes across all subjects.
Capabilities
What You Get
Active recall without a subscription — build a deck, study it, and keep it on your own device.
Build A Deck
Add as many question and answer pairs as your topic needs.
3D Card Flip
Cards flip to reveal the answer, keeping recall active rather than passive.
Shuffle Mode
Randomise order so you learn the material, not the sequence.
Progress Tracking
Mark what you know and focus repetition on what you do not.
Saved Locally
Decks persist in your browser between sessions without an account.
Fully Private
Your study material is never uploaded or shared.
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FAQ
Flashcard Maker FAQ.
What is a flashcard and why does it work for studying?
A flashcard is a two-sided learning card with a prompt (term or question) on one side and the answer or definition on the other. They work because they leverage active recall — the act of retrieving information from memory — which is far more effective at building long-term retention than passively re-reading notes or a textbook.
What is spaced repetition and how does it relate to flashcards?
Spaced repetition is a study technique where you review information at gradually increasing intervals. Cards you struggle with are shown more frequently, while well-known cards are spaced further apart. Combined with flashcards, this produces dramatic improvements in long-term retention with less total study time than massed practice.
How do I import my own flashcards using CSV?
In the Create tab, click 'Import CSV' and paste your content. Each line should follow the format: term,definition. For example: Photosynthesis,The process by which plants convert light into glucose. You can import as many cards as you like in one go, and they are added to your existing deck.
Are my flashcards saved between sessions?
Yes. Your entire deck — including the deck name and all cards — is saved to your browser's localStorage automatically after every change. As long as you use the same browser on the same device, your cards will be there next time you visit.
What is the difference between 'Know it' and 'Review again'?
'Know it' (green checkmark) means you recalled the answer confidently. 'Review again' (red cross) means you hesitated or got it wrong. At the end of a session, the tool shows you your score and lists all cards marked for review so you know exactly where to focus next.
Can I use keyboard shortcuts while studying?
Yes. Press the Spacebar to flip the current card. Use the Arrow Left and Arrow Right keys to navigate to the previous or next card without needing to use the mouse.
