Import from Text or PDF

Importing from text opens the file in the Quick Entry editor, where you can review the cards and edit them before importing.

With Advanced Learner, you can also select a PDF. Benkyo Box extracts text from the PDF and creates draft cards from it. Review the cards before importing, because extracted text may need cleanup.

On Mac Use File -> Import -> Document (PDF or Text) from the menu bar, or drag and drop a text file or PDF onto a folder or Card List in the app.

On iPhone & iPad Open text files or PDFs from the Files app, or use the share sheet from other apps. You can also tap the Import button and choose Document (PDF or Text).

The app automatically detects the format: alternating question/answer lines, or other common patterns. See Quick Entry for more details.