Flashcard Generator — CSV Import & Print-Ready PDF

About This Tool

This generator keeps everything in your browser—ideal for study decks, classrooms, and workshops. Import a CSV, clean up the list, then print a tidy, cut-ready PDF. For two-sided cards, choose “Flip on long edge” in both the tool and your printer dialog.

How to Make Great Flashcards (and Print Them Well)

Flashcards are a simple, high-impact way to learn: short prompts on the front, concise answers on the back. This Flashcard Generator keeps everything in your browser (no uploads), lets you import a CSV or paste a list, and produces a neat, cut-ready PDF on A4 or US Letter. Below are practical recommendations for writing cards, organizing decks, formatting CSV data, and printing fronts and backs so they line up cleanly.

Writing effective cards

• One idea per card. Split complex answers into several bite-sized cards to avoid cognitive overload.
• Front = prompt, not a paragraph. Aim for a short question, definition gap, or keyword to cue recall.
• Back = concise answer. Prefer bullets or a single sentence. Add a hint for disambiguation.
• Use groups & colors to cluster topics (e.g., “Biology”, “French verbs”). Color helps quick scanning.
• Avoid cloze walls. If you’re hiding multiple blanks, make multiple cloze cards instead of one long card.

Importing data (CSV format)

The tool accepts UTF-8 CSV with headers front,back and optional hint,group,color. Quotes and commas are supported. Example:

front,back,hint,group,color
“bonjour”,hello,greeting,French,#eef7ff
H₂O,water,chemical formula,Science,

After import, you can edit inline, shuffle, sort, or export the deck as JSON/CSV. Use Copy as CSV to move the deck between apps or share it with classmates.

Printing fronts & backs (duplex)

1. Select the paper size (A4 or Letter) and a grid (e.g., 3×3 or 3×5).
2. Choose Duplex: Fronts & Backs and the correct flip edge (usually long edge for portrait).
3. Click Open Print / PDF. In your print dialog, match the same duplex option you set in the tool.
4. Enable cut marks and borders for easy trimming (optional but recommended).
5. Use Save as PDF to create a print-ready file, or print directly on card stock.

If alignment is off, print a single page first, verify the flip setting, and ensure scaling is set to “Actual size” (100%).

Study techniques that work

• Active recall: Look at the front, answer out loud, then flip. Don’t peek.
• Spaced repetition: Revisit missed cards more often, mastered cards less often. Shuffle regularly.
• Interleaving: Mix topics (use the group field to control what you shuffle together).
• Dual coding: Where helpful, add a simple diagram or emoji to the back for an extra memory hook.

Accessibility & readability

• Pick a font size that stays legible after cutting; the “Large” and “XL” presets work well for classrooms.
• Use high contrast foreground/background colors. Avoid red/green combinations that reduce readability.
• Prefer plain language and short lines. Break long answers into bullets.

Privacy & local processing

The generator runs entirely in your browser; your deck never leaves the page unless you export or copy it. This makes it suitable for classroom use, revision notes, or any sensitive study material.

FAQ

Can I print single-sided? Yes—set Duplex to “Fronts only.” You can print backs later using the same grid.

Do I need special software? No external libraries or accounts. Use your browser’s print dialog to create a PDF.

Will colors print correctly? For consistent results, disable “Print backgrounds” if your printer over-inks borders.