Import Your Anki Deck and Get a Shareable Study Link
Upload an existing Anki .apkg file and EDITHLY converts it into a flashcard visual you can study or share from a browser — no Anki installation required to view it.
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What Is Anki to Flashcards?
Anki to Flashcards runs the export direction in reverse: upload a deck you already have — one you built yourself, or downloaded from Anki's shared-decks marketplace — and get back an EDITHLY flashcard visual with a shareable link, viewable from any browser without Anki installed. It's for the moment your cards need to reach someone, or something, outside Anki itself.
- Upload any .apkg file — your own deck, or one from Anki's shared-decks marketplace
- Accepts files up to 25 MB, larger than EDITHLY's usual document limit
- Get back a browser-based flashcard deck with a shareable link
- No Anki installation needed for anyone you share the link with
- Free to import, no account required to try
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How to Convert APKG Files to Flashcard Deck
Three simple steps — no account, no installation, no design skills required.
Upload Your .apkg File
Upload any Anki deck — one you built yourself, or downloaded from Anki's shared-decks marketplace.
AI Reads Every Card
EDITHLY imports the deck's full content, card by card.
Get a Shareable Link
Study or share your deck from any browser — no Anki app required to view it.
Who Uses Anki to Flashcards
Real workflows, not hypotheticals — this is how people actually put it to use.
Sharing a deck with a study partner who doesn't use Anki
Instead of asking a study partner to install Anki just to see your deck, import it once and send a link that opens in any browser.
Distributing a class deck to students without requiring an Anki install
A teacher-built or downloaded shared deck becomes a link students click, skipping the step of getting an entire class to install and configure Anki first.
Reviewing a downloaded shared deck's content before assigning it
Before handing a downloaded shared deck to students, import it into EDITHLY to review every card in a browser rather than opening Anki just to check the content.
Studying an existing Anki deck on a device without Anki installed
A work computer or shared device without Anki installed can still be used to review — the imported deck lives at a link, not inside an app that needs installing.
Why Use EDITHLY to Create Flashcard Decks?
Browser-Based
View and study the deck from any device — no Anki install needed on that device.
Share With a Link
Send a study link to someone without Anki instead of an .apkg file they can't open.
Free to Try
Import your first deck for free, no account required.
Doing This Manually vs. Anki to Flashcards
| What You're Doing | The Manual Way | With EDITHLY |
|---|---|---|
| Sharing a deck with someone who doesn't use Anki | Ask them to install Anki and manually import the file | Send a link that opens in any browser |
| Reviewing a downloaded deck's content before assigning it | Open Anki and click through cards manually | Import once, review in a browser |
| Studying on a device without Anki installed | Not possible without installing Anki first | Works from any browser once imported |
| Cost | Free (Anki itself) | Free |
What People Say
“A colleague built a great onboarding deck in Anki, but half the team wasn't going to install another app just to see it. Importing it once and sending a link solved that in five minutes.”
“I downloaded a shared deck for a subject outside my field and wanted to skim it before committing time to it. Importing it here let me review the actual cards in a browser instead of installing Anki just to check.”
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Tips for Better Results
- Use this for decks you want to share broadly — a link is easier to distribute than asking every recipient to install Anki first.
- Check the card count after import for large decks to confirm everything came through before sharing widely.
- Combine with EDITHLY's other formats — regenerate specific sections as an MCQ quiz or study guide if the imported deck covers dense material.
- For decks with heavy media (images, audio), expect file sizes closer to the 25 MB limit — plan accordingly if your deck is large.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Expecting review history or scheduling data to transfer — only card content moves; Anki's own scheduling stays inside Anki.
- Uploading a non-.apkg file — this tool specifically imports Anki packages, not general documents.
- Assuming a shared link requires the recipient to have any account — it doesn't; it opens directly in a browser.
Where This Tool Has Limits
- Anki-specific features like complex note types or scripted card templates may not carry over with full fidelity — straightforward front/back cards import most cleanly.
- Review history and scheduling intervals aren't part of the import — only the card content itself.
- Files over 25 MB need to be split or trimmed in Anki before import.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I import a deck I downloaded from Anki's shared-decks marketplace, not just one I made?+
Yes — any valid .apkg file works, whether you built it yourself or downloaded it from Anki's shared-decks marketplace.
What's the file size limit for importing an .apkg?+
Up to 25 MB — larger than EDITHLY's usual 5 MB document limit, since Anki decks with images or audio can run larger.
Does this bring over my Anki review history and scheduling?+
No. Review history and scheduling intervals live inside Anki itself. This connector moves card content only, not your review data.
Do the people I share the link with need an Anki account?+
No — the shared link opens as a browser-based flashcard deck. No Anki installation or account is required to view it.
Can I edit the cards after importing?+
Yes, edit any card inside EDITHLY after import, the same as any other generated flashcard deck.
Is this free?+
Yes, importing your first deck is free, no account required to try.