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Import text flashcards from Anki and Quizlet

Import existing text flashcards from Anki (.apkg), Quizlet (CSV), TSV or .txt. The source file is read locally in your browser; after review, selected card content is saved to Quanta.

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File processing
Local · Time depends on deck and device
Plan for file import
Essential · Create an account for free
Formats supported
4 · .apkg, CSV, TSV, .txt
Content transferred
Text · Question and answer, no media

Three ways to import

Wherever your cards live, Quanta brings them in.

Anki (.apkg)

Most popular

  1. 1. In Anki: File → Export → choose .apkg
  2. 2. In Quanta: open a topic → click Import
  3. 3. Drag in or select the .apkg file
  4. 4. Review the cards and import

Quanta reads Anki decks in the browser with JSZip and sql.js. It imports question-and-answer text; images, media, audio and scheduling history are not carried over. LaTeX markup in text may remain and should be checked before import.

Quanta Essential

Depends on deck size and device

CSV / TSV (Quizlet, Excel)

Universal

  1. 1. In Quizlet: study set → settings → Export
  2. 2. Choose CSV/TSV format and save
  3. 3. In Quanta: Import → upload the CSV file
  4. 4. Review the cards and import

Quanta automatically detects the delimiter (comma, tab, semicolon) and quoted fields. Column A = question, column B = answer. A BOM and various character sets are supported.

Quanta Essential

Depends on file size and device

TXT / your own lists

Flexible

  1. 1. Write your cards as a list in a .txt file
  2. 2. Separate question and answer per line (tab or semicolon)
  3. 3. In Quanta: Import → upload the file
  4. 4. Review the cards and import

Quanta reads plain text files (.txt) and TSV lists directly in your browser. One card per line, question and answer separated by a tab or semicolon. Ideal for self-written lists or exports from other tools.

Quanta Essential

Depends on file size and device

Why import your cards into Quanta?

Read the file locally, review the cards and then schedule them afresh with FSRS.

Local file parsing

The source file is read in the browser and is not uploaded as a file. After confirmation, selected card content is stored in your Quanta account.

Four clear steps

Export, choose the file, review the cards and import. Time depends on deck size, device and your review.

Continue with FSRS

Imported cards start without old scheduling history. After the first new rating, FSRS calculates the next personal interval; confidence grows with more study data.

Review before saving

Quanta first shows the recognised text cards for selection. You can remove incomplete rows before confirmed cards are saved.

Learn imported cards with FSRS

Imported cards start without old scheduling history. After the first new rating, FSRS schedules the next interval; further ratings improve the personal model. In the open comparison, FSRS-6 reaches a log-loss of 0.3460 (srs-benchmark (formerly fsrs-benchmark), open-spaced-repetition, retrieved 5 September 2026); it does not guarantee perfect intervals. Cepeda et al. (2006, Psychological Bulletin 132:354) provide the research context for distributed practice.

FSRS in the flashcard app comparisonQuanta research

Why we deliberately do not carry over old learning progress

“Quanta deliberately does not carry over existing scheduling history. Imported cards start with fresh FSRS parameters; after the first new rating the next interval is calculated, and further answers provide more personal data. Current Anki versions also support FSRS, but scheduling history is not transferred between the products. JSZip and sql.js read the source file locally in the browser; only confirmed card content is then stored in Quanta.”

Amos MatzkeFounder, Quanta Study

Frequently asked questions about importing

How do I export my Anki cards?
Open Anki on your computer, select the deck you want, go to File → Export and choose "Anki Deck Package (.apkg)". You can upload the exported file straight into Quanta.
Are my Anki images imported too?
Quanta imports question-and-answer text from Anki decks. Images, media and audio are not carried over. LaTeX markup in text may remain, but should be checked in the preview.
How do I export from Quizlet?
Open your Quizlet study set, click the three dots (menu) → Export. Choose "Tab" or "Comma" as the delimiter and copy the text into a .csv file. You then upload this to Quanta.
Can I import cards from StudySmarter?
StudySmarter does not offer a native export. You can, however, copy your cards manually into a CSV or .txt file (column A = question, column B = answer) and upload that to Quanta. The import runs entirely locally in your browser.
What happens to my learning progress?
Imported cards start in Quanta as new cards; existing scheduling history is not carried over. After the first new rating, FSRS calculates the next interval. The personal model develops with further ratings.
Is there a limit on the number of imported cards?
Quanta does not show a separate fixed card count per file. The applicable account limits, file size, device and the number of cards you review before saving still determine the practical import.
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Amos Matzke·Founder & Managing Director, Full-Stack Architect · former MINT-EC student·April 2026
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