Everything you need to know about GenDeck, AI flashcard generation, spaced repetition, and language learning.
GenDeck is an AI-powered flashcard app designed for language learning. You provide a topic, context, idea, or photo of your notes, and GenDeck's AI generates beautiful flashcards with accurate translations and stunning AI-generated images. You then study these cards using spaced repetition (the FSRS algorithm) to maximize retention and build lasting vocabulary.
GenDeck uses advanced AI models to understand your input — whether it's a topic description, pasted text, or a photo of handwritten notes. The AI identifies relevant vocabulary, generates accurate translations, selects appropriate difficulty levels, and creates contextual usage examples. For Premium users, the AI also generates unique, beautiful images for each flashcard to strengthen visual memory associations.
GenDeck currently supports 15 languages: Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Korean, Russian, Arabic, Hindi, Dutch, Swedish, Polish, and Vietnamese. Each language is fully supported with accurate AI translations, contextual vocabulary generation, and proper character rendering for non-Latin scripts.
Yes, GenDeck offers a free plan that includes unlimited AI text-based flashcard generation, 10 AI images, and 1 deck with up to 20 cards. This is perfect for trying out the app and starting your language learning journey. Premium plans ($5/month and $10/month) unlock unlimited decks, more AI images, and OCR notes-to-cards functionality.
Spaced repetition is a learning technique where you review material at increasing intervals. Instead of cramming, you review right before you'd forget — which moves knowledge into long-term memory more efficiently. GenDeck uses FSRS (Free Spaced Repetition Scheduler), the most advanced open-source spaced repetition algorithm. Unlike older systems like SM-2, FSRS adapts to your individual memory patterns, calculating the mathematically optimal review time for each card.
Yes, GenDeck is built with an offline-first architecture. All your flashcards, decks, and progress are stored locally on your device. You can study without any internet connection — perfect for commutes, flights, or areas with poor connectivity. When you're back online, your progress syncs automatically across all your devices.
GenDeck works on iOS (iPhone and iPad), Android, and any modern web browser. It's a Progressive Web App (PWA), which means it offers native-like performance on all platforms. Your progress, flashcards, and study statistics sync seamlessly across all your devices.
With GenDeck Premium, you can take a photo of handwritten notes, textbook pages, or whiteboard content. GenDeck's OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology extracts the text from your image and converts it into structured flashcards with translations and context. This is perfect for digitizing classroom notes or study materials.
GenDeck stands out in three key ways: (1) AI-powered generation — you don't manually create cards, just provide a topic and AI does the work; (2) Stunning AI images — each card can include a beautiful, contextually relevant image that strengthens memory; (3) Modern FSRS algorithm — more efficient than Anki's SM-2, adapted to your individual learning patterns. Plus, GenDeck offers a beautiful modern interface, seamless cross-device sync, and offline-first design.
Absolutely! GenDeck offers multiple ways to create flashcards from your existing materials: (1) Take a photo of handwritten notes or textbook pages using OCR (Premium feature); (2) Paste text directly and let AI extract vocabulary; (3) Type a topic or describe what you want to learn. All methods produce beautifully structured flashcards with translations and optional AI images.
GenDeck offers three plans: Free ($0 — unlimited AI text generation, 10 images, 1 deck with up to 20 cards), Premium ($5/month — unlimited decks and cards, 120 AI images/month, OCR notes-to-cards), and Premium Pro ($10/month — everything in Premium plus 300 AI images/month and priority support). All plans include full spaced repetition, offline support, and multi-device sync.
Yes, GenDeck takes data privacy seriously. Your flashcards and study data are stored securely. We use signed URLs for media uploads, encrypt data in transit, and never share your personal information with third parties. Your learning data is yours. See our Privacy Policy for full details.
Yes! You can create separate decks for different languages and switch between them freely. GenDeck's spaced repetition works independently for each deck, so your review schedules are optimized per language. Many users learn 2-3 languages simultaneously using GenDeck.
Visual association is one of the most powerful memory techniques. When you see a vivid, contextually relevant image alongside a new word, your brain creates stronger neural connections — making the word easier to recall later. GenDeck's AI generates unique images tailored to each word's meaning and context, turning abstract vocabulary into memorable visual experiences.
Virtually any topic! Common examples include: travel vocabulary, food and cooking, business and professional terms, medical terminology, academic subjects, daily conversations, sports, technology, music, nature, and more. You can be as specific as "ordering coffee at a Parisian cafe" or as broad as "common Spanish verbs." The AI adapts to whatever context you provide.