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Paperclips

Turns notes, PDFs, and web pages into study-ready flashcards with exports to Anki and Quizlet.

3.9 Education
3.9 Good 3.9
Copilot extension turns browsing itself into study material creation Free plan limits are restrictive compared to the paid tiers
Reviewed by Challenging Voice Editorial · Updated Aug 2026 How we rate
PricingFrom $4.99/mo
Free planYes
CompanyPaperclips
PlatformsChrome Extension, Web
CategoryEducation
Founded2023
Visits115
Last reviewedJul 2026
UpdatedAug 2026

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Overview

Paperclips is an AI flashcard generator that converts course notes, PDFs, and web content into structured study cards. The tool has been available since 2023 as a web app at paperclips.app, with a companion Chrome extension called Paperclips Copilot that lets users highlight text on any page and generate a flashcard from the selection.

Rather than requiring manual card writing, Paperclips reads uploaded notes or highlighted web text and produces question-and-answer or cloze-deletion cards automatically, detecting the source language and generating cards in that same language. Finished decks export to Anki, Quizlet, CSV, or PDF, so the tool sits alongside existing study workflows instead of replacing them.

Paperclips suits students, language learners, and self-directed professionals who read more material than they have time to convert into flashcards by hand. A free plan covers basic use, and paid plans start at $4.99 per month for unlimited PDFs and flashcards, with discounted 4-month and annual options.

Key features

  • Automatic flashcard generation from uploaded notes or PDFs
  • Chrome extension for one-click card creation from any web page
  • Support for question-and-answer and cloze-deletion card formats
  • Exports to Anki, Quizlet, CSV, and PDF
  • Multilingual generation that matches the source content's language
  • Unlimited PDF and flashcard creation on paid plans

Screenshots & demo

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Pricing

Paperclips has a free plan, and paid plans start at $4.99/mo.

  • Pricing modelFreemium
  • Starting priceFrom $4.99/mo
  • Free planYes
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Is Paperclips expensive?

Paperclips starts at $4.99, which is 52% below the Education median of $10.5 a month across the 78 priced tools we list in that category.

The cheapest paid option in Education starts at $2.99 and the most expensive at $129.

65% of Education tools in the directory offer a free tier, and this is one of them.

Compared against every priced listing in Education, recalculated as the catalogue changes. Method and the full market breakdown are in our AI tool pricing study.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Copilot extension turns browsing itself into study material creation
  • Export compatibility means no lock-in to a proprietary flashcard app
  • Entry-level paid plan costs less than a coffee subscription per month
  • Multilingual support extends past English-only competitors

Cons

  • Free plan limits are restrictive compared to the paid tiers
  • No mobile app, so review happens through exported decks or a browser
  • Card quality depends on how well-structured the source notes are
  • Small team behind the product means slower feature rollout than larger edtech tools

How it compares

ToolRatingFreeFromBest known for
Paperclips (this tool)3.9Yes$4.99/moAutomatic flashcard generation from uploaded notes or PDFs
JungleAI4.1Yes$12/moFlashcard and quiz generation from slides, PDFs, videos, and webpages
Mindgrasp AI4.1Yes$10/moConverts lecture recordings and notes into study materials
CramJam2.9YesFreePDF-to-study-tool conversion

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Frequently asked questions

What is Paperclips?
Paperclips is an AI flashcard generator that converts course notes, PDFs, and web content into structured study cards.
Is Paperclips free?
Yes, Paperclips offers a free plan. Paid plans unlock more features and higher usage limits, starting at $4.99/month.
How much does Paperclips cost?
Paperclips starts at $4.99 per month. See the pricing plans above for full details.
What are the best Paperclips alternatives?
The closest matches in the directory are JungleAI, Mindgrasp AI, and CramJam, compared side by side above.

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