Turn any video into study-ready flashcards
Get question/answer pairs from any video — learn and quiz yourself on the material.
This free tool turns any YouTube video into a set of Q&A flashcards designed for active recall — the study technique shown to beat re-reading for long-term retention. Paste a lecture, tutorial, or documentary URL and get cards ready to review on the spot or export to Anki or Quizlet. No sign-up needed.
How to make flashcards from a YouTube video
- 1Paste the video URL — any lecture, documentary, or tutorial with captions.
- 2Generate the cards — the tool reads the transcript and writes Q&A pairs around the key concepts.
- 3Review or export — study the cards in the browser or copy them into Anki, Quizlet, or a doc.
Why use it
- Active recall over passive watching — flashcards make you retrieve information — the most effective way to lock it in.
- Concept-level cards — not bullet summaries — proper questions and concise answers drawn from what's actually taught.
- Works with any deck app — copy to Anki, Quizlet, Notion, or any tool you already study with.
- Free — no account.
Frequently asked questions
What makes a good flashcard, and does this tool create them?+
Good flashcards test one concept per card with a clear question and a short, retrievable answer — they're designed for active recall, not re-reading. This tool aims for that format: each card asks about a distinct idea from the video, not a verbatim paragraph dump.
Can I import the cards into Anki or Quizlet?+
The output is plain text you can copy directly. For Anki, paste into a spreadsheet and import as a tab-separated deck; for Quizlet, use the "import" function and paste the Q&A pairs. Neither requires extra formatting.
How many flashcards will I get?+
It scales to the density of the video — a 20-minute lecture on a single topic might yield 15–25 cards; a broad overview video with many concepts will yield more. It doesn't pad with trivial cards.
What types of videos work best for flashcards?+
Concept-heavy educational content — lectures, explainers, language-learning videos, documentary segments, and course walkthroughs. Videos that are mostly demonstration with little speech produce fewer useful cards.
Is the flashcard generator free?+
Yes — completely free, with no account, no email, and no credit card required. Generate cards from as many videos as you need.
Do I need to sign up or install an extension?+
No — it's a web tool. Paste a URL in your browser on desktop or mobile; nothing to install.
Does it work on videos without captions?+
It reads the video's transcript, so captions are required. Most public videos have auto-generated captions; videos with captions disabled can't be processed. Auto-captions can contain errors, so check cards for any technical terms that might have been mishear.
How accurate are the flashcards?+
The cards reflect what's said in the captions. Auto-captions sometimes mishear technical vocabulary or proper nouns, which can introduce errors. Always verify a card against the source video before adding it to a long-term deck.
Does it work on mobile?+
Yes — the tool is fully browser-based, so it works on any smartphone or tablet. Paste the YouTube URL from the share button and study on the go.
Can I build a flashcard library from my whole video collection?+
This free tool does one video at a time. [veridive](https://veridive.com) lets you save many videos and ask questions across all of them — a study tutor for your whole library, not just a single video.