Flashcard Generator for Any Screen

Turn any content on your Android screen into study flashcards with one tap. No typing, no copy-pasting - just swipe and learn.

Arc Flashcard Generator is a freemium Android app that turns any screen content — textbooks, notes, web articles, or class slides — into study flashcards with one tap. It appears as a floating sidebar over any app, so you can generate and review flashcards without switching apps. Swipe through cards, mark what you know, and focus on what you don't. Powered by Google Gemini.

What You Can Study

Flashcards from anything on your screen

No matter what you're studying, Arc turns the content into review-ready flashcards in seconds.

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Textbooks

Studying from a textbook? Swipe to turn any page into flashcards. No manual typing - Arc reads the content and generates question-answer pairs automatically.

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Class Notes

Open your notes app and turn key concepts into flashcards in seconds. Great for reviewing lecture notes before exams.

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Web Articles

Reading an educational article? Swipe and create flashcards from the key concepts without leaving your browser.

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Medical & Nursing

Turn drug references, anatomy diagrams, or clinical guidelines into review flashcards. Popular for med school and nursing exam prep.

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Language Learning

Studying vocabulary in a language app? Create flashcards from any foreign language content on your screen.

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Exam Prep

Reviewing study guides, practice questions, or exam review sheets? Turn them into flashcards for active recall practice.

Why Arc Flashcards

Study smarter with AI flashcards

No manual flashcard creation. Arc reads your screen and generates smart question-answer pairs instantly.

One-Tap Creation

No manual typing. Swipe from the edge of your screen, tap Flashcards, and Arc reads the content and generates question-answer cards automatically.

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Active Recall

Swipe through cards in the built-in viewer. Mark what you know, focus on what you don't. Active recall is proven to be the most effective study technique.

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Works in Any App

Create flashcards from any app - browser, PDF reader, notes app, or textbook app. Arc is a floating sidebar that appears over everything.

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AI-Powered Quality

Google Gemini generates meaningful question-answer pairs, not just random text chunks. Get high-quality flashcards that actually help you learn.

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Save & Review Later

All flashcards are saved to your library. Review them anytime, track your progress, and revisit cards you haven't mastered yet.

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Custom Prompts

Use Custom Actions to define exactly how you want flashcards generated - focus on definitions, formulas, dates, or any format that fits your study style.

How It Works

Flashcards in 3 steps

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Open your study material

View a textbook, notes, article, or any content you want to study on your Android phone.

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Swipe & tap Flashcards

Swipe from the screen edge to open Arc, then tap the Flashcards button. Arc reads the screen content using Google Gemini.

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Study & review

Swipe through your flashcards, mark what you know, and focus on what you don\'t. All cards are saved to your library for later review.

FAQ

Flashcard Generator FAQ

How does the flashcard generator work?
Open any content on your Android screen - a textbook, notes, web article, or study guide. Swipe from the edge to open Arc's floating sidebar, tap Flashcards, and Arc uses Google Gemini to read the screen content and generate question-answer flashcard pairs automatically.
Is the flashcard generator free?
Yes, the flashcard generator is free to use on the free tier with no limits on flashcard creation. An optional premium subscription removes ads and unlocks additional features.
What can I make flashcards from?
Any content visible on your Android screen - textbook pages, class notes, web articles, study guides, practice questions, medical references, language learning content, and more. If you can see it on your screen, Arc can turn it into flashcards.
How is this different from Anki or Quizlet?
Arc doesn't require you to type or paste content. It reads your screen and generates flashcards with one tap - no manual data entry. It's designed for on-the-go studying where you encounter information in any app and want to review it later.
Can I review flashcards later?
Yes. All flashcards are saved in your library. You can review them anytime, swipe through them, mark what you know, and focus on what you need to practice. Your progress is tracked automatically.
Does it work for medical and nursing students?
Yes. Many medical and nursing students use Arc to turn drug references, anatomy diagrams, and clinical guidelines into flashcards. The AI generates relevant question-answer pairs from complex medical content.
Can I customize the flashcard format?
Yes. Use Custom Actions to define how flashcards are generated - for example, "create definition-style cards" or "focus on formulas and equations." This lets you tailor flashcards to your study style.
What Android version do I need?
Arc supports Android 5.0 (Lollipop) and above, covering virtually all active Android devices.

Turn any screen into flashcards

Download Arc free and start creating study flashcards from textbooks, notes, articles, and any screen content.

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