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How to export flashcards from Anki

Anki exports flashcards as TXT. You can export your own decks and shared decks from other users. Follow the 3 steps below — or scroll down to download a sample export file.

Platform: Desktop (Windows / Mac) / AndroidOwn decks: YesOthers' decks: YesTXT

Step-by-step guide

  1. Open deck options
    Open Anki and find your deck. Click the gear icon next to the deck.
    Open deck options
  2. Select export
    From the dropdown menu, click Export.
    Select export
  3. Export file
    In the export window, keep or adjust the export settings, then click Export... to save the file.
    Export file

Sample export file

Real sample export from Anki containing 5 English → Spanish flashcards. Inspect the format before exporting your own data.

txtAnki.txt0.1 KB

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Convert your Anki export to Excel or PDF

Anki exports as a plain TXT file. It does not export Excel (XLSX) or PDF directly, but you can convert the TXT in a few steps:

TXT → Excel

  1. Open Excel and choose Data → From Text/CSV (or just open the .txt file).
  2. Pick the delimiter your export uses — usually Tab or Comma.
  3. Confirm, and your cards land in two columns. Save as .xlsx.

TXT → PDF

  1. Open the .txt file in any text editor or browser.
  2. Choose Print and select Save as PDF as the printer.

Frequently asked questions

What file format does Anki export to?
Anki exports your flashcard data as TXT.
Can I export my own decks from Anki?
Yes, you can export your own decks from Anki. See the step-by-step guide above.
Can I export shared or other users' decks from Anki?
Yes, Anki allows exporting shared or other users' decks.
On which platforms is Anki available?
Anki is available on Desktop (Windows / Mac) / Android.
Is there a sample export file I can download?
Yes. A sample export file is available on this page. It contains 5 example flashcards (English → Spanish) so you can inspect the exact format Anki produces before exporting your own data.
Can I export Anki to Excel?
Not directly — Anki only exports TXT. But you can open that TXT in Excel via Data → From Text/CSV, choose the delimiter (Tab or Comma), and save as XLSX. See the conversion steps above.
Can I export Anki to PDF?
Not directly. Open the exported TXT file, choose Print, and select “Save as PDF” to get a PDF version.

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