Which note formats become cards?

Five styles. Headings: the chosen heading level is the front and the content below it is the back. Q and A: lines starting with Q: and A: . Lists: bullets shaped like term :: definition (a dash or colon also works). Tables: a two-column Markdown table, header row excluded. Cloze: any text containing {{c1::...}} .

Why a text file instead of a .apkg deck?

Building a .apkg requires generating an SQLite database, which is not practical in the browser. Anki's own text import is the supported path and takes three clicks: File, Import, pick the file. The header lines in the output preset the separator, note type, and deck for you.

Does it keep bold, code, and lists?

Yes, when "Keep formatting as HTML" is on. Fields are rendered to HTML and the file declares #html:true , so Anki shows the formatting instead of raw asterisks. Turn it off if you want plain text fields.

Should I use tab or comma separation?

Tab. Card fields often contain commas and HTML, and Anki's tab import is the most predictable. CSV works too — commas and quotes inside fields are quoted and escaped correctly — but tab avoids the problem entirely.

How do cloze cards work?

Write your sentence with {{c1::hidden text}} around each part to hide. The output uses the Cloze note type with one field. Anki makes a separate card for each distinct number, so c1 and c2 in one sentence produce two cards.

Are my notes uploaded?

No. Parsing and conversion happen entirely in your browser. Nothing is sent anywhere, so private course notes stay private.

Markdown to Anki

Paste your Markdown notes and get a file Anki can import directly. Five card styles are supported: headings (the heading is the front, the section below is the back), explicit Q: / A: pairs, bullet lists of term :: definition, two-column Markdown tables, and cloze deletions using {{c1::...}} syntax. The style is auto-detected, and you can override it. Bold, italics, code, and lists are preserved as HTML inside the card fields. Deck names and tags can be set, and the file carries the #separator, #notetype, and #deck header lines so Anki configures the import for you. Nothing is uploaded — the conversion runs in your browser.

Start from a note style

Pick the shape that matches your notes, then paste your own over the sample.

Card style:Front is:Separator:Keep formatting as HTMLAnki import headers

Deck:Tags:3 cards · detected style: Heading = front

Markdown notes

Anki import file (tab-separated)

#separator:Tab
#html:true
#notetype:Basic
What does the mitochondrion do?	<p>Produces <strong>ATP</strong> through oxidative phosphorylation.</p> <ul> <li>Has its own circular DNA</li> <li>Inherited from the mother</li> </ul>
What is the function of the ribosome?	<p>Translates mRNA into proteins.</p>
Where does glycolysis happen?	<p>In the cytoplasm, and it needs no oxygen.</p>

Preview of the first 3 cards

What does the mitochondrion do?

Produces **ATP** through oxidative phosphorylation. - Has its own circular DNA - Inherited from the mother

What is the function of the ribosome?

Translates mRNA into proteins.

Where does glycolysis happen?

In the cytoplasm, and it needs no oxygen.

How to import into Anki

Download the file, or copy the output and save it as a plain text file.
In Anki, choose File then Import, and select that file.
The #separator, #notetype, and #deck header lines set the import options for you. Confirm the field mapping shows Front, Back, and Tags.
Import, then study. Nothing you paste here leaves your browser.

How to Use Markdown to Anki

Paste your Markdown study notes, or load one of the sample note styles.
Confirm the detected card style, or pick one from the Card style dropdown.
Optionally set a deck name and tags for every card.
Download the file, then use File then Import in Anki to add the cards.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which note formats become cards?: Five styles. Headings: the chosen heading level is the front and the content below it is the back. Q and A: lines starting with <code>Q:</code> and <code>A:</code>. Lists: bullets shaped like <code>term :: definition</code> (a dash or colon also works). Tables: a two-column Markdown table, header row excluded. Cloze: any text containing <code>{{c1::...}}</code>.
Why a text file instead of a .apkg deck?: Building a .apkg requires generating an SQLite database, which is not practical in the browser. Anki's own text import is the supported path and takes three clicks: File, Import, pick the file. The header lines in the output preset the separator, note type, and deck for you.
Does it keep bold, code, and lists?: Yes, when "Keep formatting as HTML" is on. Fields are rendered to HTML and the file declares <code>#html:true</code>, so Anki shows the formatting instead of raw asterisks. Turn it off if you want plain text fields.
Should I use tab or comma separation?: Tab. Card fields often contain commas and HTML, and Anki's tab import is the most predictable. CSV works too — commas and quotes inside fields are quoted and escaped correctly — but tab avoids the problem entirely.
How do cloze cards work?: Write your sentence with <code>{{c1::hidden text}}</code> around each part to hide. The output uses the Cloze note type with one field. Anki makes a separate card for each distinct number, so <code>c1</code> and <code>c2</code> in one sentence produce two cards.
Are my notes uploaded?: No. Parsing and conversion happen entirely in your browser. Nothing is sent anywhere, so private course notes stay private.

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About Markdown to Anki

Turn Markdown study notes into an Anki import file. Supports headings, Q/A pairs, term :: definition lists, tables, and cloze deletions. Free, no signup, no upload. This tool runs entirely in your browser, so your content is not sent to a server. MarkdownMe provides free, fast, and reliable Markdown tools for developers, writers, and anyone who works with Markdown.