Migrating from Anki
This guide explains how to import a text file (.txt) exported from Anki into TestMaker.
1. Export from Anki
- Open Anki on your computer and select "Export" from the gear icon of the deck you want to migrate.
- Choose "Notes in Plain Text (.txt)" as the export format.
- Check "Include tags" to carry your tags over to TestMaker.
- Press "Export" and save the file.
2. Import into TestMaker
- Open the import screen from the workbook creation menu or the "CSV" tab on the question creation screen.
- Select the exported .txt file and import it.
The file format is detected automatically, so no extra settings are needed.
3. What gets imported
| Anki | TestMaker |
|---|---|
| Front (first field) | Question |
| Back (second field) | Answer |
| Third and later fields | Explanation |
| Tags | Tags |
| HTML styling (bold, colors, etc.) | Styling is removed; plain text is imported |
4. Notes
- Text exports (.txt) do not contain media files, so images and audio are not imported.
- Cloze deletion syntax ({{c1::...}}) is imported as plain text.
- On the free plan, a workbook can hold up to 100 questions. To migrate a larger deck, consider upgrading to the premium plan or splitting the deck.
- If the import fails, make sure the file is saved in UTF-8.
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