What is SmartRecall?
SmartRecall is an AI learning platform that converts PDF textbooks and pasted study notes into AI flashcards. It pulls out the core concepts from a passage and turns them into study-ready flashcards in several formats, including Q&A, cloze (fill-in-the-blank), multiple choice and case analysis, so learners get review prompts rather than a summary they still have to rework.
Every generated card can be checked and edited before studying, and the source context, such as the page number, stays attached to it. Reviews are then scheduled with the SM-2 spaced repetition algorithm, which spaces out cards you know well and brings back ones you forgot sooner. SmartRecall runs in the browser, is optimized for phones and also has an iOS app.
Who it's for
- Students preparing for exams
- Medical, law and CPA exam candidates
- Language learners
- Graduate entrance exam takers
- Anyone who studies from PDF textbooks or notes
How to use SmartRecall
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Upload your study material
Sign up for free, then upload a PDF textbook or paste your notes into SmartRecall.
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Generate AI flashcards
Let the AI extract key concepts and create cards in formats such as Q&A, cloze, multiple choice or case analysis.
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Review and edit the cards
Check each generated card against its attached source context and edit anything before adding it to your deck.
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Follow today's review plan
Study the cards SM-2 schedules for the day and rate how well you remembered each one to set its next review.
SmartRecall key features
PDF to flashcards conversion
Upload PDF textbooks or paste notes and the AI identifies core knowledge points to turn into cards.
Multiple card types
Generated cards cover Q&A, fill-in-the-blank, multiple choice and case analysis, with answer explanations and realistic distractors.
Editable cards with source context
Cards remain editable, and the originating passage or page reference stays linked while you revise them.
SM-2 spaced repetition scheduling
The SM-2 algorithm sets each card's next review based on how well you recalled it, lengthening intervals for cards you know.
Mobile and iOS study
Card flipping, rating and study stats work on phones, and a dedicated iOS app is available.
Data handling
Uploaded content is not used for AI training, and uploaded PDFs are deleted within 90 days.
SmartRecall use cases
Professional exam preparation
Turn medical, bar or CPA review materials into flashcards for the large amount of memorization these exams require.
Textbook chapter review
Convert a chapter of a course textbook, such as biology notes, into focused cards instead of rereading it.
Language proficiency tests
Build decks from study materials for language exams and review them on a spaced repetition schedule.
Studying on the go
Use spare moments to work through the day's scheduled reviews on a phone or the iOS app.
How SmartRecall is built
SmartRecall runs on the ShipAny Two template, whose ready-made sign-in, credits system, payments and subscriptions support its model of free credits at signup plus paid monthly plans for more AI card generation.
View the ShipAny Two templateSmartRecall FAQ
What is SmartRecall?
SmartRecall is an AI flashcard platform that turns PDF textbooks and notes into editable flashcards and schedules reviews with the SM-2 spaced repetition algorithm.
Is SmartRecall free?
Yes, there is a free plan that includes some AI credits on signup and requires no credit card. Paid monthly plans are available for heavier use.
How do I turn a PDF into flashcards with SmartRecall?
Upload the PDF or paste your notes, let the AI generate cards from the key concepts, then review and edit them before you start studying.
What is the SM-2 spaced repetition algorithm?
SM-2 is a memory algorithm published by Piotr Woźniak in 1990 for SuperMemo and also used by Anki. It schedules each card's next review based on how well you remembered it.
Can I edit the AI flashcards?
Yes. All generated cards can be previewed and edited, and their source context stays attached while you edit.
Does SmartRecall work on mobile?
Yes. The site is optimized for phones, and SmartRecall also offers an iOS app.
This introduction is based on the public pages of smartrecallai.com, read on October 9, 2026.
