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Turn any topic into flashcards with AI Research

No PDFs? No problem. Type what you want to learn, watch live web sources stream in, and pick the ones you want. Most topics are ready in 15–30 seconds.

Free to try • No credit card required • Works with any topic

No uploads
Type a topic, get a deck
Live sources
Stream in as they're found
Source links
Check every fact
15–30 seconds
Typical research time
AI Research results: two selectable source cards with 2 of 2 sources selected

the life cycle of stars → 2 of 2 sources selected

From topic to flashcards in 3 steps

No uploads, no formatting. Type a topic and watch sources stream in.

1
Enter your topic
Add Learning Material modal with the AI Research tab selected
Type any subject you want to learn—from quantum physics to World War II to JavaScript frameworks. No documents needed.
2
Sources stream in
AI Research staged loading with live source counter and cancel button
Watch the staged progress: Searching, then Extracting sources, then Done. The live counter shows each source as it's found. Cancel anytime—sources already found are kept.
3
Pick sources, get flashcards
Research results with two selectable source cards
Select the sources you want, add them to your deck, and study. Every flashcard links back to its source. Edit in-browser or export to Anki.

Why use AI Research?

A flashcard deck for any topic, built from live web research.

No files required
Don't have study materials yet? No problem. Describe what you want to learn and AI Research builds your deck from live web sources.
Current information
AI Research pulls from live web sources rather than a static document. It works for current events, recent discoveries, and evolving topics.
Source transparency
Every flashcard deck includes links to the original sources. Verify any fact and dive deeper into topics that interest you.
Cards that fit your goal
Add instructions like 'focus on vocabulary' or 'Q&A cards for exam prep' and the deck follows—concepts, definitions, and more.

AI Research vs PDF Upload

Two ways to create flashcards. Pick based on what you already have.

Feature
PDF Upload
Your documents
AI Research
Web-powered
Source material required
Yes - you provide PDFs
No - AI finds sources
Information freshness
As current as your PDF
Live web data
Source transparency
Your uploaded file
Links to web sources
Typical time
2-5 minutes
15-30 seconds
Best for
Specific textbooks & notes
Any topic exploration
Setup time
Upload + process
Just type & go

Perfect for every learning goal

See how students and professionals use AI Research to build study material.

Exam preparation
Build flashcards for any exam topic without hunting for textbooks or notes.
  • AP History topics
  • Medical terminology
  • Law concepts
  • Certification exams
Current events
Stay on top of breaking news and evolving topics with up-to-date flashcards.
  • Recent legislation
  • Scientific discoveries
  • Tech developments
  • Economic trends
New subject exploration
Starting to learn something new? Get a structured overview in flashcard form.
  • Programming languages
  • Historical periods
  • Scientific theories
  • Cultural topics
Language learning
Build vocabulary and grammar decks from a topic in your target language.
  • Spanish history
  • German grammar
  • Japanese culture
  • French literature

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about AI Research

How is AI Research different from uploading a PDF?
Where does the information come from?
How long does research take?
Can I cancel a research job mid-way?
How accurate is the generated content?
Can I edit the flashcards after generation?
What topics work best with AI Research?
Can I specify what kind of cards I want?
Ready to try something new?

Create flashcards from any topic — usually in 15–30 seconds

No uploads needed. Type a topic, watch sources stream in, and pick the ones you want.

Free to try • Sources included • Cancel anytime