> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.studystash.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Create your first flashcards

> Turn course materials into flashcards, import an existing set, or make your own.

## Choose how to start

> [tab] Upload a document
>
> **1. Choose your course materials**
>
> Upload a document to create a flashcard set. Supported formats include PPTX, PDF and DOCX. The [upload guide](https://help.studystash.com/students/upload-documents.md) shows how to bring in your materials.
>
> **2. Create your flashcards**
>
> Use your uploaded materials to generate a set, then edit the flashcards to suit your studies.
>
> <video controls playsInline preload="none" poster="/assets/tutorial-posters/30998581-upload-doc-to-flashcard.jpg" aria-label="Create flashcards from a document" src="https://help.studystash.com/assets/7373225/30998581-upload-doc-to-flashcard.mp4">[Download this video](https://help.studystash.com/assets/7373225/30998581-upload-doc-to-flashcard.mp4)</video>
>
> Create flashcards from a document0:33

> [tab] Use your notes
>
> **1. Open your StudyStash note**
>
> On your note, select **Flashcards** to generate a flashcard set.
>
> **2. Review and edit**
>
> Edit the flashcards, add images and highlight key sections.
>
> <video controls playsInline preload="none" poster="/assets/tutorial-posters/30834790-note-to-flashcard-and-edit.jpg" aria-label="Convert notes and edit your flashcards" src="https://help.studystash.com/assets/7373225/30834790-note-to-flashcard-and-edit.mp4">[Download this video](https://help.studystash.com/assets/7373225/30834790-note-to-flashcard-and-edit.mp4)</video>
>
> Convert notes and edit your flashcards0:32

> [tab] Import a set
>
> You can import flashcards from other platforms, including Anki, Quizlet and StudyFetch.
>
> For help with a particular import, [contact the support team](https://help.studystash.com/support.md).

> [tab] Create manually
>
> Create a new set from scratch, or edit an existing set. Add images and highlight key sections to make it your own.
>
> <video controls playsInline preload="none" poster="/assets/tutorial-posters/30834790-note-to-flashcard-and-edit.jpg" aria-label="Convert notes and edit your flashcards" src="https://help.studystash.com/assets/7373225/30834790-note-to-flashcard-and-edit.mp4">[Download this video](https://help.studystash.com/assets/7373225/30834790-note-to-flashcard-and-edit.mp4)</video>
>
> Convert notes and edit your flashcards0:32

## Try Learn Mode

Open **Learn** on your flashcard set to practise and record your responses.

<video controls playsInline preload="none" poster="/assets/tutorial-posters/30965810-learn-mode.jpg" aria-label="Try Learn Mode" src="https://help.studystash.com/assets/7373225/30965810-learn-mode.mp4">[Download this video](https://help.studystash.com/assets/7373225/30965810-learn-mode.mp4)</video>

Try Learn Mode0:20

[Study with flashcards](https://help.studystash.com/students/learn-flashcards.md) explains how to use Learn Mode and add an exam date.


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