How-To Guide
Everything you need to know about importing, exporting, and customizing your flashcards
📥 Importing Text into FluentMaker
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Upload a Document
FluentMaker supports multiple file formats for easy import:
- PDF files - Articles, books, study materials
- Word documents (.docx, .doc) - Essays, notes, reports
- Text files (.txt) - Plain text content
💡 Pro Tip: For best results, use documents with clean formatting. Scanned PDFs may not work as well as digital PDFs.
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Paste Text Directly
Alternatively, you can paste text directly into the input field:
- Copy text from websites, articles, or books
- Paste into the text input area
- FluentMaker will automatically extract vocabulary
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Select Your Words
After processing, you'll see a list of candidate words:
- Filter by CEFR level (A1-C2) to match your proficiency
- Sort by frequency, alphabetically, or part of speech
- Select the words you want to learn
- Click "Generate Cards" to create flashcards
📤 Exporting Flashcards
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Review Your Cards
After generation, review your flashcards in two modes:
📊 Table View
Sortable, filterable table with expandable details for etymology, cultural context, and usage notes
👁️ Anki Preview
See exactly how your cards will look in Anki with your chosen theme
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Choose Export Format
FluentMaker supports multiple export formats:
- CSV (Recommended) - Compatible with Anki and other flashcard apps
- JSON - For advanced users who want to process data programmatically
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Download Your Cards
Click the export button to download your flashcards. The file will be saved to your Downloads folder.