Limbiks
Limbiks is an AI-powered flashcard generator that transforms uploaded files into flashcard decks in seconds, with export to Anki, Quizlet and more.
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What is Limbiks?
Limbiks is an AI-powered flashcard generator that automatically creates comprehensive flashcard decks from uploaded learning materials in seconds. Users can upload PDFs, PowerPoint presentations, Word documents, text files, JPEG and PNG images of notes or text, and the AI instantly generates a complete set of flashcards. Additionally, Limbiks can create flashcards from YouTube videos and Wikipedia articles by pasting links.
The platform offers powerful built-in study tools to master flashcards immediately without needing external applications. Key features include Multiple Choice Questions that generate full exams with score reports and study tips, customizable study guides with AI-suggested focus areas and tailored complexity levels, an Image Occlusion Generator that automatically extracts images from files, advanced spaced repetition for efficient memorization, and hints and explanations for every flashcard and question. Users can preview generated flashcards before finalizing and have full control to add, edit, or delete any flashcard.
Limbiks supports 21 languages including Catalan, Chinese, Croatian, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, and Ukrainian. Flashcards can be downloaded as CSV files or synced directly to Anki with one click using the AnkiConnect plugin. Fill-in-the-blank flashcards are automatically imported into Anki as Cloze style flashcards. The platform is trusted by students for every subject from medical school to language learning.
Limbiks is designed for students, educators, medical professionals, language learners, and anyone who needs to memorize large amounts of information efficiently. It eliminates the time-consuming process of manually creating flashcards, allowing users to focus on studying instead of preparation. The tool is particularly valuable for standardized test preparation, medical school, law school, language acquisition, and any subject requiring extensive memorization.
The platform allows users to select specific pages or slides from uploaded files before generating flashcards by entering comma-separated page numbers or ranges. Limbiks can handle files of any size, though page processing limits depend on subscription level. The AI generates two types of flashcards for every language: fill-in-the-blank and question-and-answer formats.
Limbiks pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Limbiks offers two subscription tiers: Free (Beginner) and Pro. The Free plan includes 10 uploads per month, selection of up to 10 pages or slides per upload, download flashcards as CSV, access to the Flashcards Study Tool, and access to the Quiz Questions Study Tool with most Limbiks features available. The Pro subscription includes 100 uploads per month, selection of more pages or slides per month, access to every Limbiks feature including all advanced study tools. Pro is currently available in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, European Union, Philippines, South Africa, New Zealand, and Australia. Pro subscription costs $6.50/month with reset date in one month increments from purchase date. Users can upgrade to Pro from the account page or by clicking subscribe on the home page.
Limbiks pros
- Generates flashcards from PDFs, PowerPoint, Word docs, text files, and images in seconds
- Creates flashcards from YouTube videos and Wikipedia articles by pasting links
- 21 language support including Romanian, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, and Korean
- Multiple Choice Questions feature generates full exams with score reports and study tips
- Customizable study guides with AI-suggested focus areas and tailored complexity levels
- Image Occlusion Generator automatically extracts images and builds occlusion flashcards
- Advanced spaced repetition tool for efficient long-term memorization
- Hints and explanations available for every flashcard and multiple choice question
- Download flashcards as CSV for use with Anki, Quizlet, Tinycards, Cram, and other tools
- One-click sync to Anki using AnkiConnect plugin for instant import
- Fill-in-the-blank flashcards automatically imported as Cloze style in Anki
- Add, edit, and delete any flashcard while studying or from View All/Edit page
- Preview generated flashcards before finalizing to ensure quality
- Select specific pages or slides before generation using comma-separated page numbers
- Handles files of any size with page limits based on subscription level
- Free tier available with 10 uploads per month and access to most features
- Two flashcard types per language: fill-in-the-blank and question-and-answer
- Print or download study guides for offline use
- Generate hints and explanations to get help when needed for every card
- Trusted by medical students and professionals for complex subject mastery
Limbiks cons
- Free tier limited to 10 uploads per month with only 10 pages or slides selected
- Pro subscription currently only available in US, Canada, UK, EU, Philippines, South Africa, New Zealand, and Australia
- Text inside images on PowerPoints and PDFs cannot be processed yet
- Best results with English language, other languages may have lower quality
- Occasionally multiple choice choices don't make sense when AI can't generate good answer options
- Corrupted, password protected, or incorrectly encoded files cannot be read
- Files with incomplete sentences and scattered text may not provide enough information for flashcard generation
- Page processing limits depend on subscription level even though file size has no limit
- Cannot process text in images without external OCR tool first
- Pro subscription costs $6.50/month which may be expensive for some students
Frequently asked questions about Limbiks
What file types does Limbiks support?
Limbiks supports PDF (.pdf), Word Document (.docx), Text (.txt), PowerPoint (.pptx), JPEG (.jpg), and PNG (.png) files. Additionally, you can create flashcards from YouTube videos and Wikipedia articles by pasting the link to the video or article.
How many languages does Limbiks support?
Limbiks supports 21 languages: Catalan, Chinese, Croatian, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, and Ukrainian. Limbiks may have the best results with English, but it works well with all supported languages.
Can I select specific pages from my uploaded file?
Yes! Before generating flashcards, you can provide a comma-separated list of page numbers or ranges of page numbers. For example, entering '1, 2, 4-7' will generate flashcards from pages 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, and 7 only.
What types of flashcards does Limbiks generate?
Limbiks generates two types of flashcards for every language: fill-in-the-blank and question-and-answer formats. Fill-in-the-blank flashcards are automatically imported into Anki as Cloze style flashcards.
Can I edit flashcards after Limbiks generates them?
Yes! Limbiks allows you to add, edit, and delete any flashcard it creates. This can be done while studying or from the View All/Edit page. You also have full control to customize the content before finalizing.
How do I import Limbiks flashcards into Anki?
You can sync flashcards to Anki with one click using the AnkiConnect plugin. Anki is a powerful flashcard tool that uses spaced repetition to help memorize hundreds and thousands of flashcards over long periods. Fill-in-the-blank flashcards are automatically imported into Anki as Cloze style flashcards.
Why did Limbiks fail to generate flashcards from my file?
This usually means Limbiks was not able to read the file uploaded. Reasons include corrupted files, password protected files, incorrect file encodings, files with lots of incomplete sentences and scattered text, or text inside images on PowerPoints and PDFs which cannot be processed yet. You can check if your text is processable by trying to highlight it with your cursor.
How do I cancel my Limbiks Pro subscription?
When signed into Limbiks, navigate to the account page by clicking the user icon in the top right corner. Click the button called Manage Subscriptions which launches a customer portal where you can cancel your subscription. Your Pro subscription will remain active until the end of your subscription term regardless of when you cancel.
Where is Limbiks Pro available?
Limbiks Pro is currently available in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, European Union, Philippines, South Africa, New Zealand, and Australia. The team is continuously working on rolling out to more locations. If you want Pro to become available in your country or region, email [email protected] or use the feedback button at the top of the screen when signed in.
What is the reset date for my uploads?
The reset date is when your uploads remaining reset to the full amount. For a free subscription, it resets to 10 uploads. For a Pro subscription, it resets to 100 uploads. The reset date is always in one month increments from the date of your subscription purchase.