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Anki flashcards instructions

Everything you need to install the Anki app, import your flashcards and start learning straight away. Open the section for your device. If something does not behave, the questions at the bottom cover what comes up most.

Anki
What is Anki?
  • Anki is a program that makes remembering things easy.
    • It uses active recall and spaced repetition.
    • It handles media, including pictures and audio.
    • It runs on the device you prefer: iPhone, iPad, Mac, Windows or Android.
  • Anki is free.
    • Free on Mac, Windows, Linux and Android, and free in any browser through AnkiWeb.
    • Paid versions and subscription models exist. None of them are needed for the decks in this shop.
Download and install Anki on your Mac or PC
  1. Go to apps.ankiweb.net.
    The Anki download page at apps.ankiweb.net
  2. Open the Download section, choose Mac or Windows, and click Download.
    Choosing the Mac or Windows build in the Download section

    On an Apple Silicon Mac, take the Apple Silicon build.

  3. Double-click the .dmg file you downloaded.
    The downloaded Anki dmg file
  4. Drag Anki.app into your Applications folder.
    Dragging Anki into the Applications folder

Anki is installed.

Download and install SuperMCard on your iPhone or iPad
SuperMCard app icon

SuperMCard is the free iPhone and iPad app that reads the same deck files. The official AnkiMobile app costs $24.99 and is not necessary.

Get SuperMCard on the App Store

Video

Watch the walkthrough on YouTube.

Instructions
  1. On your iPhone or iPad, open the App Store.
  2. Search for SuperMCard, or open the listing directly. The same app is also listed as Anki APP-FlashCards Quizlet.
    SuperMCard on the App Store
  3. Tap Get to install it. The app is free, on both iPhone and iPad.
    Installing the app on iPhone
    Installing the app on iPad

The app is installed.

SuperMCard is made by a third party, not by the Anki team. If you would rather have the official app, search for AnkiMobile Flashcards instead. Either one imports the deck.

Download and install Anki on your Android phone
  1. Open the Google Play Store and search for AnkiDroid Flashcards, or open the listing directly.
    AnkiDroid Flashcards on Google Play
  2. Tap Install. AnkiDroid is free.

Anki is installed.

How to import the flashcards
Import the flashcards on your Mac or PC
Video

Watch the walkthrough on YouTube.

Option 1: double-click the file
  1. In Finder, double-click the flashcards, the .apkg file you downloaded.
    The deck file in Finder
  2. A new window opens. Click Import.
    The Anki import window
  3. Anki confirms how many cards arrived.
    Anki confirming how many cards were imported
  4. Click the deck and start your learning journey.
    The imported deck ready to study
Option 2: import from inside the app

Use this if double-clicking the file does nothing.

  1. Open Anki from your Applications folder.
    The Anki app icon in the Applications folder
  2. Click Import.
    The Import button inside Anki
  3. Select the .apkg file and click Open.
    Selecting the apkg file to open
  4. Click Import to confirm, then pick the deck and start.
Import the flashcards on your iPhone or Android
Video

Watch the walkthrough on YouTube.

Instructions
  1. Open SuperMCard and tap Retrieve Memory Bank.
    Retrieve Memory Bank on the phone app
  2. Tap Local File Import.
    Local File Import on the phone app
  3. Find the folder you saved the .apkg file to and tap the file.
    Choosing the downloaded deck file on a phone
  4. The import takes a few seconds. Go back to Home and tap Go Learn.
    Go Learn on the phone app home screen
Common questions
Is Anki free to use?

Yes on Mac, Windows, Linux and Android, and free in any browser through AnkiWeb. On iPhone and iPad, SuperMCard is free. The official AnkiMobile app is a one-off $24.99 purchase from Anki. There is no subscription either way, and syncing between devices costs nothing.

Do I need any special software?

Only the Anki app, available on Mac, Windows, iPhone, iPad and Android. Get it from apps.ankiweb.net, or SuperMCard on the App Store. Nothing else is required.

Will the deck work on both Mac and iPhone or iPad?

Yes. The .apkg format is universal and works on all devices. Import it on whichever device you use, and sync through a free AnkiWeb account to move between them.

Do I need an AnkiWeb account?

No, not to study offline. An account is free and optional, and worth setting up for backup and for using the deck across more than one device.

Can I edit or customise the cards?

Yes. Add, delete or rewrite any card directly in Anki. You can also change the layout with Anki's card templates and add your own images or audio.

Can I print the flashcards?

No. The decks are designed for use inside the Anki app, which has no direct print option. The format is built for spaced repetition on screen rather than on paper.

Google Drive says it cannot scan the file for viruses.

That is a warning, not an error, and it appears on any file too large for Drive to scan. Click Download anyway, then import the file as described above.

The Google Drive virus scan warning
My browser says no preview is available.

Also expected. A .apkg file is a deck, not a document, so there is nothing to preview. Click Download, then import it into Anki.

A browser reporting that the file cannot be previewed
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