Stop spending more time creating Anki cards than studying them
The Card Creation Burnout
Sound familiar? You're not alone.
Spot a new word
You encounter "oversight" while reading...
Contextless dictionary hop
Open new tab, search, sift through definitions...
Typical dictionary senses for "oversight":
- Supervision: management or guidance of a process
- Omission / error: an unintentional failure to notice or do something
Hunt examples that match your sentence
Search for usage examples that match your context...
Which meaning fits your sentence?
- "Under her oversight, the rollout went smoothly." — supervision
- "Due to an oversight, the invoice wasn’t sent." — error/omission
Copy‑paste‑HTML grind
Copy, paste, format HTML, create Anki card...
"I spend more time producing than learning."
There's a better way
What if creating Anki cards took seconds, not minutes?
From Discovery to Anki in 3 Steps
Focus on learning, not card creation
AI contextual lookup anywhere
Encounter unfamiliar words while browsing, reading books, or using apps. Get instant AI-powered explanations that understand your specific context.
Save words into organized notebooks
Save and collect words into vocabulary notebooks with comprehensive definitions, real usage examples, synonyms, and the original context where you found them.
Context-aware explanations
Understands how words are used in your specific sentence
Multi-language support
Single cards with translations - no duplicates in Anki
Idioms & phrases
Understands expressions that traditional dictionaries miss
One-click transfer to Anki
Export your vocabulary cards directly to Anki with all formatting preserved. Choose individual cards, notebooks or transfer everything at once.
per card
time saved
Before vs After
See the dramatic difference in your vocabulary learning workflow
Before
5-10 minutes per card
Manual research, copy-paste, formatting
Generic definitions
May not match your specific context
Lost context
Forget where and how you found the word
Formatting headaches
HTML errors, inconsistent styling
Manual capture
Limited to Anki interface, can't capture from web or books
Card creation burnout
More time producing than learning
With Pickvocab
5 seconds per card
One-click contextual lookup and save
Context-aware definitions
AI understands your specific usage
Original context preserved
Remember exactly where you found each word
Perfect Anki formatting
HTML preserved, clean import every time
Multi-platform capture
Web browsing, e-books, and mobile apps
Focus on learning
99% time savings, more energy for studying
The Smart Choice for Modern Learners
Faster cards. Sharper focus. Zero lock-in
AI context understanding
Definitions tailored to your sentence, not generic dictionary entries.
Complete ecosystem
Capture from web, e‑books, and apps in one flow, then export to Anki in seconds.
Data freedom
Your data stays yours. Export anytime to CSV, Markdown, or straight to Anki.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about building Anki cards with Pickvocab
What note type is supported?
We target Anki's "Basic" note type with Front/Back columns and HTML enabled. This ensures maximum compatibility.
Can I transfer all my cards to Anki at once?
Yes! You can transfer individual cards, notebooks or all your cards across all notebooks in one CSV file for Anki import.
Will my context and examples be preserved?
Absolutely. Everything is included in the Back field as clean HTML with proper formatting for readability in Anki.
How are multiple languages handled?
All available languages are included in a single comprehensive card back, so you won't end up with duplicate notes.
Do you support export to other formats than Anki?
Absolutely! Besides Anki export, you can export your vocabulary to CSV (for spreadsheets like Excel or Google Sheets) and Markdown (for knowledge management systems like Obsidian or Notion).
Is it free?
Yes, it's completely free! For unlimited lookups and premium quality, you can optionally use your own API key from any major provider - we support OpenAI, Gemini, Claude, Qwen, Llama, and many other models, including free ones.