Import Cards - Grafoxi

Grafoxi makes it easy to import your existing flashcards from other platforms or create your own custom decks. Whether you're migrating from Anki, Quizlet, or creating cards from scratch, we've got you covered.

📋 Card Structure

Every Grafoxi flashcard consists of two main components:

🎯 Front (Question Side)

This is what you see first—the prompt, question, or word you're trying to remember. It's the cue that triggers your memory.

✅ Back (Answer Side)

This is the answer, translation, or information you're trying to learn. It's revealed after you attempt to recall.

🔤 Transcription (Optional)

Add pronunciation guides, phonetic transcriptions, or additional notes to help with memorization. This field is completely optional.

Supported Import Formats

📄 CSV (Comma-Separated Values)

The most common and versatile format. CSV files can be created with Excel, Google Sheets, or any text editor.

Basic Format (Front, Back)

Front	Back
Hello	你好 (Nǐ hǎo)
Thank you	谢谢 (Xièxiè)
Goodbye	再见 (Zàijiàn)

Extended Format (Front, Back, Transcription)

Front	Back	Transcription
Hello	你好	Nǐ hǎo
Thank you	谢谢	Xièxiè
How are you?	你好吗？	Nǐ hǎo ma?

🔍 Cloze Deletion Format

Cloze deletion is a powerful technique where you hide specific words in a sentence. Use double curly braces {{word}} to mark words for deletion.

                        Front,Back
                        "Paris is the capital of {{France}}","Paris is the capital of France"
                        "The {{Eiffel Tower}} is located in Paris","The Eiffel Tower is located in Paris"
                        "Water boils at {{100}} degrees Celsius","Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius"
                    

When reviewing, you'll see: "Paris is the capital of [...]" and need to recall "France".

🏷️ Tags (Organization)

Add tags to organize your cards into categories. Separate multiple tags with semicolons.

Front	Back	Tags
Hello	你好	greetings;basic;hsk1
Restaurant	餐厅	food;places;hsk2

📝 Step-by-Step Guide

Create Your File

Open a text editor (Notepad, TextEdit, VS Code) or spreadsheet program (Excel, Google Sheets).

Add Your Content

If using a text editor, format your content like this:

                                Front,Back,Transcription
                                Hello,你好,Nǐ hǎo
                                Thank you,谢谢,Xièxiè
                                Goodbye,再见,Zàijiàn
                            

If using a spreadsheet, just fill in the columns normally.

Save as CSV

Text Editor: Save with .csv extension (e.g., my_cards.csv)
Spreadsheet: File → Save As → Choose "CSV (Comma delimited)" format

Transfer to Your Device

iOS: Email the file to yourself, save to iCloud Drive, or use AirDrop
Android: Transfer via USB, Google Drive, or email
Web: Keep the file on your computer

Import in Grafoxi

Open Grafoxi → Go to your deck → Tap "Import" → Select your CSV file → Confirm the import

Start Learning!

Your cards are now ready. Grafoxi will automatically schedule them using the FSRS algorithm.

💡 Pro Tips

Keep cards simple—one concept per card works best
Use the transcription field for pronunciation guides, not translations
If your text contains commas, wrap it in quotes: "Hello, friend",你好
Test with a small file first (5-10 cards) before importing large decks
Use tags to organize cards by difficulty, topic, or source

Need Help?

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