PaperApp vs Anki isn’t really either/or: Anki is the best spaced-repetition review engine there is, but it leaves deck-building entirely to you. PaperApp fills that gap — it turns a textbook page or PDF into a clean deck (with audio) and exports it to Anki in one click.
Think of PaperApp as the fast way to make the deck, and Anki as where you review it long-term — or just practise in PaperApp directly.
How it works
- 1
Capture the page
Snap, paste, or upload the page.
- 2
AI builds the deck
Clean cards with audio, plus interactive exercises.
- 3
Export to Anki
One click → import into Anki for long-term review.
What you’ll learn
- A ready-made deck from your own page
- Audio added automatically
- Interactive practice before you even export
- A one-click path into Anki
Use them together
Anki’s scheduling is unmatched, but making cards is the chore that stops most people. PaperApp does the making: capture a page, get a clean deck with audio, and export it straight into Anki — so you keep Anki’s review power without the manual data entry.
PaperApp vs Anki at a glance
| PaperApp | Anki | |
|---|---|---|
| Builds the deck for you | Yes — from a page/photo/PDF | Manual |
| Spaced-repetition review | Basic, in-browser | Best-in-class |
| Audio on cards | Yes, automatic | Manual / add-ons |
| Interactive exercises | Yes | No |
| Works on the web, no install | Yes | Desktop/mobile app |
| Exports to Anki | Yes — one click | — |
Frequently asked questions
Does PaperApp replace Anki?
No — it complements it. PaperApp builds the deck; Anki reviews it. You can also just practise in PaperApp.
What format does it export?
A tab-separated file Anki imports natively (front + back), with the example alongside the meaning.
Does the deck include audio?
Cards have tap-to-play audio in PaperApp; the Anki export is text (Anki handles its own audio).
Is it free?
Yes — convert a page and export free, no signup.
Build an Anki deck from your page
Capture a page, get a clean deck with audio, export to Anki — free.
Convert a page — free