# Flashcard Maker

> Free flashcard maker: create study decks, add question and answer cards, and study with flip cards, shuffle, and progress tracking. Decks save in your browser, no account needed.

Create study decks, add question and answer cards, then study in flip-card mode with shuffle and a score tracker. Your decks are saved automatically in your browser.

*Interactive tool: enter your values at https://toollantern.win/flashcards/ and results update instantly in your browser.*

## What this tool does

The flashcard maker lets you build study decks right in your browser. Each deck holds as many cards as you like, and each card has a front (the question or prompt) and a back (the answer). When you study, cards appear one at a time with a flip animation: try to recall the answer, flip the card to check, then mark whether you knew it or are still learning it.

## How to use it

- Create a deck with a name like "Biology chapter 5" or "French verbs".

- Add cards: type the question on the front and the answer on the back, then press Add card.

- Press Start studying. Read the front, say the answer out loud, then flip.

- Mark each card "I knew it" or "Still learning" so you can see your score.

- Use Shuffle to study the cards in a random order, which strengthens recall.

## Study tips that actually work

Flashcards work best with **active recall**: always try to answer before flipping. Keep cards short, one fact per card, and phrase fronts as questions rather than headings. Studying in short sessions across several days (spaced repetition) beats one long cram session. Shuffle often so you learn the material, not the order.

## Your privacy

Decks are saved in your browser's local storage under a key only this page reads. Nothing is sent to any server, so your study material stays on your device. The trade-off: decks do not sync between devices, and clearing your browser's site data will erase them. For important decks, keep a backup copy of your cards somewhere else.

## Frequently asked questions
### Is the flashcard maker free?

Yes, completely free with no account and no limits on decks or cards. It runs entirely in your browser.

### Where are my flashcards saved?

In your browser's local storage on your own device. They are private to you and never uploaded anywhere, but they will not sync to your phone or another computer.

### Will I lose my decks if I clear my browser data?

Yes. Clearing site data or local storage erases your decks. Export important cards by copying them elsewhere if you plan to clear your browser.

### Can I print my flashcards?

There is no built-in print layout, but you can use your browser's print function on the cards list as a simple study sheet.

### Does it work offline?

Yes. Once the page has loaded, everything runs locally in your browser, so you can study without an internet connection.

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Interactive version: https://toollantern.win/flashcards/