There are many flashcard learning applications available. Some of them implement fancy learning techniques, some of them look very polished, but almost all of them lack of one essential feature: Flexible, intuitive flashcard creation. In most cases they support simple text cards only. Here we tried to overcome this limitation by building an easy-to-use flashcard learning solution around one of the most popular file-format: PowerPoint Presenstations (ppt-files).

OpenCards basically provides two essential ingredients for succsessful learning.

1. A powerful categorization view to organize your flashcard sets.
2. Two learning modes to serve different needs.
   • A long term memorization mode which presents flashcards in a optiomal spacing. It is based on a powerful flashcard scheduler that knows when you show review which flashcard.
     This mode is the heart of OpenCards and the most efficient way to memorize knowledge in the long-term.
   • A last-minute mode that allows to quickly cram huge amounts of cards in preparation for examens. However, be warned that item learned in such a fashion will not last long in your head.