Turn any PDF into study notes
Revizly turns a PDF into study notes in about 30 seconds. Upload a lecture handout, textbook chapter or scanned PDF and you get an organized study guide, flashcards and a practice quiz. It also takes PowerPoint, Word, photos and YouTube links. You need a free account; the free plan covers 2 classes a month.
What you can upload
PDFs are the most common, but Revizly reads the other files your classes give you too.
| Format | Good for | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Lecture handouts, textbook chapters, readings | Up to 50 MB. Scanned PDFs are read with OCR | |
| PowerPoint (.pptx) | Lecture slides | Text from every slide, including speaker notes |
| Word (.docx) | Typed notes, study packets | Headings help Revizly find the topics |
| Photos | Handwritten notes, printed pages | One clear photo per page |
| YouTube link | Recorded lectures, explainer videos | Uses the video's captions |
| Pasted text | Anything you can copy | Fastest for short readings |
What your PDF turns into
Drag and drop
Drop the PDF in and Revizly handles the rest in about 30 seconds.
A study guide
Key terms, definitions and must-know points, organized topic by topic.
Flashcards
Question-and-answer cards from the same PDF, scheduled with spaced repetition.
A practice quiz
Multiple-choice questions with an explanation for every answer.
How to turn a PDF into study notes
Upload your PDF
Sign in with Google or your email, then drag in your PDF. Scanned PDFs work too, and so do slides, Word docs, photos and YouTube links.
Revizly reads it
It splits the document into topics, in the order the PDF covers them, and pulls out the key terms, definitions and must-know points.
Study from your notes
About 30 seconds later, you get a study guide, flashcards and a practice quiz, all built from the same PDF.
Why use Revizly for your PDFs
Frequently asked questions
How do I turn a PDF into study notes?
Sign in to Revizly, upload the PDF and wait about 30 seconds. Revizly reads the document and gives you a study guide organized by topic, plus flashcards and a practice quiz built from the same content.
What file formats does it support?
PDFs (including scanned ones), PowerPoint (.pptx), Word (.docx), photos of printed or handwritten notes, YouTube links and pasted text. Files can be up to 50 MB.
Can I make flashcards and a quiz from a PDF too?
Yes. Every PDF you upload gets a study guide, flashcards and a multiple-choice practice quiz. On the free plan you get a preview of each, and the paid plans give you the full set.
Is it free?
There's a free plan with 2 classes a month: you see the first sections of each study guide in full, plus a short quiz and a few flashcards. Essential is $6.99 a month ($39.99 a year) and Premium is $9.99 a month ($59.99 a year).
Do I need an account?
Yes. You sign in with Google or your email before uploading, so your notes, flashcards and progress are saved and sync between the website and the iPhone and Android apps.
Are the notes accurate?
They're built only from your PDF, so they follow your professor's material, not the internet. Like any summary, they can miss a nuance, so skim them against the PDF the first time.
Does it work with scanned PDFs?
Yes. If the PDF has no selectable text, Revizly runs OCR on it first, then builds your notes as usual.
Turn your PDF into study notes
Upload it and in about 30 seconds you'll have a study guide, flashcards and a practice quiz. The free plan covers 2 classes a month.
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