Import Quizlet Decks into Anki in 4 Easy Steps
Anki and Quizlet are two of the most popular digital flashcard apps used by students. Anki is known for its powerful spaced repetition algorithm that optimizes your studying, while Quizlet has a simpler interface and tons of ready-made flashcard decks.
Many students have decks they've created or downloaded on Quizlet that they want to import into Anki to take advantage of Anki's unique study methods. Luckily, importing Quizlet decks into Anki is straightforward with the help of an add-on.
In this simple guide, we'll cover the 4 key steps to seamlessly transfer your Quizlet flashcards into Anki on both desktop and mobile.
Step 1: Install the Quizlet to Anki Import Add-on
To move your Quizlet decks to Anki, you first need to install the Quizlet to Anki Importer add-on.
On desktop:
Go to Tools > Add-ons > Get Add-ons
Enter code "1362209126"
Restart Anki
The add-on will now be successfully installed!
Step 2: Get Share Links for Your Quizlet Decks
Next, you need the share link for whichever Quizlet sets you want to import. To get the link on the desktop:
Open your deck on Quizlet
Click the "Share" button
Select "Copy link" from the dropdown menu
On mobile, tap the three-dot menu > Share > Copy link. Save these links for the next step.
Step 3: Paste Links into Anki Importer
With your Quizlet share links copied, it's time to bring them into Anki:
In Anki, go to Tools > Import from Quizlet
Paste your first Quizlet deck link into the text field
Check any importing options you want
Click "Import Deck"
Repeat for any other decks. That's all there is to it!
Step 4: Study Your Imported Decks
Once the importing process finishes, you'll find your Quizlet flashcards neatly organized into Anki card templates and ready to study!
The new decks will be listed below the importer in the main Anki homepage. You can customize or edit them like any normal Anki deck.
And that's it! Importing Quizlet to Anki ensures you can maximize the studying powers of Anki's algorithm for any flashcard content.
Key Takeaways: Moving Flashcards from Quizlet to Anki
With the Quizlet to Anki importer add-on, transferring decks is fast and simple
Share links allow you to import Quizlet sets with 1 click
Spaced repetition in Anki promotes memorization and retention
Editing imported decks lets you customize card templates
Now you can seamlessly access any shared or self-made Quizlet decks within Anki web, desktop or mobile. This opens up countless studying tools and study methods.
Conclusion
Studying for medical school exams, MCAT prep, languages and more all benefit from Anki's unique studying approach. Combining Quizlet's repository of flashcard decks with Anki is a win-win for any student looking to take their study game to the next level!
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Pratik M
As an experienced Linux user and no-code app developer, I enjoy using the latest tools to create efficient and innovative small apps. Although coding is my hobby, I still love using AI tools and no-code platforms.