Make flashcards from your notes

beginner⏱ Rough guide only: 20–40 minutes per topic

Last reviewed by Amara Lewis

Can AI make flashcards from my notes?

Paste or upload your notes to ChatGPT or NotebookLM and ask for question-and-answer flashcards with one fact per card, in a format you can import into a flashcard app. Check each card against your notes, as mistakes can slip in.

Copy-and-paste prompt

Swap the bits in [square brackets] for your own details.

Turn these notes into [number] flashcards for revision: [paste notes]. Format as 'Front | Back', one fact per card, short answers, and mix definitions with 'why' and 'how' questions. Then list any topics in my notes that need more cards.

How to do it

  1. Open ChatGPT or NotebookLM and start a new chat.
  2. Copy the prompt below and replace everything in [square brackets] with your details.
  3. Read the answer and ask follow-up questions to adjust it.
  4. Check anything important yourself, then save or print the result.

What a good answer looks like

Illustrative example written by the AI My Day team to show the kind of answer you can expect. Real results vary.

Front | Back What is the powerhouse of the cell? | Mitochondria – they release energy through respiration. Why do plant cells have a cell wall? | To give support and keep their shape. How does diffusion work? | Particles move from high to low concentration. What does the nucleus contain? | Genetic material (DNA). Topics needing more cards: osmosis, active transport.

Recommended tools

ChatGPT formats cards quickly; NotebookLM sticks closely to your uploaded notes.

ChatGPT

A general-purpose AI assistant you can chat to by typing, talking or sharing photos.

Free planbeginner

NotebookLM

A Google tool that reads documents you upload and answers questions only from them.

Free planbeginner

Top tips

  • Paste cards into a free flashcard app to use spaced repetition.
  • Check every card against your notes.

Frequently asked questions

Which flashcard apps can I import into?

Many apps accept 'front | back' or CSV text; check the app's import help.

Is it accurate?

Mostly, if it's based on your notes – but check every card.

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