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Flashcard Maker

Make printable flashcards from your own terms and definitions in seconds. Type one card per line, choose a layout and how many fit per page, then print or download a clean PDF with cut lines and a matching back side. Great for vocabulary and test prep. Free, no sign-up, and everything stays in your browser.

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Terms and definitions

One per line: TERM - definition. You can also use : | or a tab.

Deck title

PDF layout

Cards per page

Cut lines and bordersCard numbersRemove duplicate terms

PDF prints terms and definitions on separate pages for double-sided printing.

This preview and Print make a single-sided cut sheet with each term and definition. For true double-sided cards, use Download PDF and print one test page first.

10 cards

Vocabulary Flashcards

10 cards · 6 per page

photosynthesis

The process plants use to make food

planet

A large object that orbits a star

evaporation

Liquid changing into gas

gravity

The force that pulls objects toward each other

habitat

The place where a plant or animal lives

condensation

Gas changing back into a liquid

orbit

The path one object takes around another

energy

The ability to do work or cause change

matter

Anything that has mass and takes up space

ecosystem

A community of living things and their environment

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Step by step

How to use the flashcard maker

1Type one card per line, like photosynthesis - The process plants use to make food.
2Pick a layout: front and back, or term and definition on the same card.
3Choose cards per page, cut lines, and card numbers, then Shuffle for a new order.
4Print the deck, or download a PDF ready to cut out.

When it helps

When this is useful

Vocabulary practice

Turn a unit's terms and definitions into a study deck students can quiz themselves with.

Spelling and sight words

Make quick word cards for spelling practice, word walls, or small-group review.

Science and history terms

Build subject-specific decks from key vocabulary so students review the words that matter.

Language learning and ESL

Create word cards with translations or simple definitions for new-language and ESL practice.

Test prep and review

Put important terms on cards so students can shuffle, sort, and self-check before a test.

Homework and substitute packets

Send home a study deck, or leave a ready-to-cut set of cards for a substitute or a center.

In practice

Examples to try

Vocabulary flashcards

Enter unit terms with short definitions for a classic front-and-back study deck.

Science flashcards

Use terms like photosynthesis, evaporation, and gravity with one-line explanations.

Spelling flashcards

Put the week's spelling words on cards, with a short hint or sentence on the back.

History term flashcards

Build a deck of key people, dates, and events with brief definitions for review.

ESL word cards

Pair new words with simple definitions or example sentences for language practice.

Get more out of it

Tips for better results

Keep definitions short
One clear idea per card reads best and fits cleanly, especially at 6 or 8 cards per page.
Use one idea per card
Stick to a single term and a single definition so each card is quick to study and self-check.
Print a small test page first
Print one page to check the size, spacing, and front-to-back lineup before printing a full deck.
Use cardstock for sturdier cards
Cardstock makes cards that hold up to repeated shuffling and sorting through the year.
Laminate cards for reuse
Laminating keeps a deck usable for many classes, especially for shared or station materials.
Shuffle before each review
Press Shuffle for a fresh order so students aren't just memorizing the sequence.

Under the hood

How the flashcard maker works

Type one card per line, with the term and its definition separated by a dash, a colon, a vertical bar, or a tab. The tool trims spaces, skips blank lines, tidies the spacing, and can remove duplicate terms, while keeping your text exactly as you wrote it.

For printing, the cards are laid out on a page in a simple two-column grid, four, six, or eight per page. In front-and-back mode, the tool prints a page of terms and then a matching page of definitions, with the back-side columns reversed so that a double-sided print on the long edge lines each answer up behind its term. In same-side mode, each card shows the term and definition together as a study sheet.

Everything is generated on your device, so you can shuffle and reprint as many decks as you like, instantly and for free. Always print one test page first to confirm the front-to-back lineup on your specific printer.

Your data

Private by design

No account and no sign-up. Just open it and start.
Everything runs on your device, so the terms and definitions you enter and the deck you create stays with you.
Nothing you create is uploaded. No values, names, scores, or generated content are sent to our servers.
We use Google Analytics only for basic, anonymous pageview counts. It never receives what you enter into the tool.

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

Is the flashcard maker free?

Yes, completely free, with no account and no limit on how many flashcards you make. There's no watermark on the printed cards.

Can I print flashcards?

Yes. Use the Print button to send your deck straight to the printer. Only the cards print, laid out cleanly with cut lines, and nothing else from the web page is included.

Can I download a PDF?

Yes. Download a clean PDF built right on your device, ready to print and cut out. You can choose four, six, or eight cards per page.

Can I make front-and-back flashcards?

Yes. In front-and-back mode the deck prints a page of terms and then a page of definitions, with the back columns reversed for long-edge double-sided printing. Print one test page first to check the lineup on your printer.

How should I format terms and definitions?

Put one card per line, and separate the term from its definition with a dash, a colon, a vertical bar, or a tab. For example: planet - A large object that orbits a star.

Can I use long definitions?

Yes. Longer definitions wrap to fit and the text shrinks to stay inside the card, though short, focused definitions are easiest to study.

Are my flashcards uploaded or saved anywhere?

No. The whole deck is built on your device, and the PDF is created there too, so your terms and definitions are never uploaded or stored on a server.

What makes a good classroom flashcard?

One clear term and one short definition per card, focused on a single idea. Add card numbers to keep a deck in order, and use cardstock or lamination for cards that last.

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