CoursesToCards converts desktop e-reader pages, lecture slides, typed notes, and PDFs into high-quality study cards. Output is a downloadable CSV file formatted for Anki import, so you can capture locally, generate your deck, and start reviewing fast. windows only
CoursesToCards is built for real desktop study workflows: lecture slides, typed notes, PDFs, and many desktop e-readers or document viewers. If you can study it on screen and capture is allowed, you can usually turn it into a clean Anki-ready CSV instead of rewriting everything by hand.
Capture what is visible in a desktop e-reader, PDF viewer, slide deck, or notes window. No DRM bypass or file extraction.
We generate reviewable study cards with consistent formatting so your Anki reviews stay fast.
Your finished deck comes back as a downloadable CSV formatted for Anki, ready to import and study.
Start anywhere. Stop anytime. Capture a desktop e-reader session, a slide deck, a chapter PDF, or your notes — then upload only what you want processed.
Pull up your desktop e-reader, slide deck, typed notes, or a PDF on your desktop or laptop.
CoursesToCards scroll-captures what’s on your screen—run to the end, stop anytime, or capture a fixed chunk.
Pick the card type (Q/A, Cloze, Definitions, Multiple Choice) and depth (Lite / Standard / Deep).
We show the exact page cost up front. Approve, then we generate your deck.
Your output is a downloadable CSV formatted for Anki import, so you can import and start reviewing immediately.
Pages are counted in standard pages: a normalized amount of study content processed for card generation (text + visible study content, including diagrams and figures). You only use pages when cards are produced. Index pages and references don’t count.
Different viewers and layouts vary in density. Standard pages normalize content volume so you’re not punished for layout.
You see eligible standard pages, style + detail level, and exact cost before we run.
Your cost is based on content volume, so your normal zoom and layout are generally fine on a desktop or laptop.
Different classes demand different card types. Pick what matches your exam and your brain. All outputs are downloadable CSV files formatted for Anki import.
High-yield prompts: mechanisms, comparisons, “why” questions, and conceptual checks.
Term → definition cards for vocabulary-heavy lectures and quick drilling.
One correct answer with plausible distractors — great for MCAT, nursing, and exam-style practice.
Clean cloze deletions designed for fast reviews and strong retention.
Lite for speed, Standard for balance, Deep for mastery. Detail level changes coverage and how many pages an upload uses. You’ll see the exact cost before you approve.
Core definitions and the most testable facts. Uses fewer pages.
Solid coverage with strong recall prompts. Typical page usage.
More coverage, tighter recall, and deeper checks. Uses more pages.
Capture is free. Buy pages in packs. Each upload shows exact page cost and remaining pages before you confirm.
100 pages
$10
standard pages • one-time
500 pages
$45
standard pages • better value
1,000 pages
$75
standard pages • lowest cost per page
Short answers. Clear boundaries.
Lecture slide decks are especially strong. Typed notes, PDFs, and many desktop e-reader or document-viewer workflows also work well when the content is visible on screen and capture is allowed.
It can work with many desktop e-readers and document viewers because CoursesToCards captures what is visible on your screen. We do not bypass DRM or platform protections, and if a platform blocks capture the workflow may not work there.
Lecture slides, typed notes, study guides, PDFs, and other study material you have legitimate access to for personal study.
You get a downloadable CSV file formatted for Anki import.
No. We process uploads to generate your export, then delete the uploaded material and generated deck after processing. We retain limited account metadata (like page credits and anti-abuse signals) to operate the service and enforce policies.
A standard page is a normalized amount of study content used to generate cards. Slides, e-reader pages, and notes are normalized fairly based on content volume.
No.
Yes — upload the same capture with a different card style or detail level. Each run uses pages.
Desktop and laptop computers. There is no phone or tablet workflow right now.