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Free web tool: Flashcard Generator
Flashcard Generator
Enter term-definition pairs (one per line, colon or tab separated) to generate interactive flashcards.
About Flashcard Generator
The Flashcard Generator is a free, browser-based study tool that converts plain text term-definition pairs into interactive flip cards. Paste your content one pair per line, using either a colon (:) or a tab character as the separator — for example, "Photosynthesis : Process by which plants convert light to energy" — and click Generate Flashcards. The tool parses each line into a term and a definition and produces a navigable card deck instantly.
Students, language learners, exam preppers, and educators are the primary users of this tool. It is ideal for vocabulary study, memorizing scientific terminology, learning programming concepts, studying historical dates, and any subject requiring quick recall of paired information. The card interface shows the term by default; clicking the card flips it to reveal the definition. Users mark each card as "Got It!" (known) or "Still Learning" (not yet known), and a visual progress bar tracks the percentage of cards mastered across the entire deck.
The tool includes a Fisher-Yates shuffle algorithm to randomize card order, encouraging deeper memorization rather than sequential rote learning. All parsing and state management occurs in the browser using React hooks — useState for the card deck, useCallback for parse and shuffle operations, and useMemo for the mastery percentage calculation. No text data is ever transmitted to a server, making it suitable for studying private or sensitive content.
Key Features
- Parses term-definition pairs from plain text — supports both colon (:) and tab character separators
- Interactive flip cards — click to toggle between term and definition views
- Mark cards as "Got It!" or "Still Learning" to categorize mastery level per card
- Visual progress bar showing the percentage of cards marked as known
- Fisher-Yates shuffle button to randomize deck order for more effective memorization
- Previous/Next navigation buttons to move through the deck freely without marking
- Edit button to return to the input screen and modify your card set at any time
- Fully client-side processing — all parsing and state management happens in the browser with no server uploads
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Flashcard Generator?
The Flashcard Generator is a free, browser-based study tool that turns plain-text term-definition pairs into an interactive flashcard deck. You paste your pairs into a text area, click Generate, and immediately get flip cards with progress tracking, shuffle functionality, and mastery marking — all without any account, installation, or server upload.
How do I format my term-definition pairs?
Enter one pair per line. Separate the term from the definition using either a colon (:) or a tab character. For example: "Mitosis : Cell division that produces two identical cells" or "API[tab]Application Programming Interface". Lines that do not contain either separator will be skipped during parsing.
How do I flip a flashcard?
Click anywhere on the card to flip it. The card starts showing the term side (labeled "Term" at the top). After clicking, it flips to show the definition side (labeled "Definition"). Click again to return to the term view.
How does progress tracking work?
When you click "Got It!" for a card, it is marked as known and counted toward your mastery progress. The green progress bar at the top of the study session updates in real time to show the percentage of known cards relative to the total deck. Cards marked "Still Learning" are not counted and can be revisited.
What does the Shuffle button do?
The Shuffle button randomizes the order of all cards in your deck using the Fisher-Yates shuffle algorithm. This is useful for avoiding order-based memorization and testing whether you truly know the material in any sequence. Your existing "Got It!" markings are preserved after shuffling.
Can I edit my cards after generating them?
Yes. Click the "Edit" button in the top-right area of the study session to return to the text input screen. Your original input text will be cleared, so if you want to preserve it, copy it before clicking Edit. You can then revise or add pairs and regenerate the deck.
How many cards can I create at once?
There is no hard limit imposed by the tool — you can create as many cards as your input text contains valid term-definition pairs. Practical performance will depend on your device, but decks of several hundred cards work smoothly in modern browsers.
Is my study content private?
Yes. All parsing and card state management occurs entirely within your web browser. No text you enter is ever sent to a server, stored, or shared with third parties. This makes the tool safe for studying sensitive content such as medical terminology, legal definitions, or proprietary information.