If Quizlet put the study modes you relied on behind a paywall, you don't have to leave your sets behind. Everything you built — every term and definition — can move into MintDeck, where the core study loop is free, there are no ads, and reviews are scheduled by the FSRS spaced-repetition algorithm instead of a subscription.
There's no "Connect to Quizlet" button — and you don't need one. Quizlet exports your set as plain data, and MintDeck's importer reads that data directly. This guide walks through the whole thing end to end.
The short version
- In Quizlet, open your set and export it.
- Save the exported terms as a
.csv(or.txt) file. - In MintDeck, go to Decks → + → Import → CSV and pick the file.
- MintDeck recognizes Quizlet's Term / Definition layout and maps it automatically.
- Tap Import, and your set is a MintDeck deck.
It's free and unlimited — importing never costs a credit, no matter how many cards or sets.
Step 1: Export your set from Quizlet
Open the set on Quizlet (the web version is easiest), then find the Export option in the set's menu (the ••• / "more" menu beneath the set title).
Quizlet lets you copy the data with a chosen separator. The defaults work perfectly:
- Between term and definition: Tab or Comma
- Between cards: New line
Copy the result, or download it. Quizlet uses two columns — Term and Definition — which line up exactly with MintDeck's Front and Back.
If you copy the text instead of downloading a file, paste it into any plain-text editor (or a spreadsheet) and save it with a .csv extension. MintDeck auto-detects whether the columns are separated by commas, tabs, or semicolons, so an export from Quizlet just works.
Step 2: Open the CSV importer in MintDeck
In MintDeck, go to the Decks tab, tap the + button, choose Import, then CSV. Tap Select CSV File and pick your exported file from the Files app — it can live on your device or in iCloud Drive.
Step 3: Confirm the mapping
MintDeck reads the columns and maps them automatically. Because it recognizes the Quizlet format, Term → Front and Definition → Back are usually set for you.
If anything landed in the wrong place, tap Configure Field Mapping to reassign the columns. Only Front and Back are required. Use the Preview card to page through the parsed rows and confirm everything looks right, then tap Import.
Pro Tip
Quizlet's "Definition" field often holds more than a bare answer — example sentences, parts of speech, or hints. That's fine: it all comes across on the back of the card. If you'd rather split extra context out, add a Notes column to your file before importing.
Step 4: Study with spaced repetition
Once the import finishes, MintDeck drops you into the new deck. From here your old Quizlet set behaves like any other MintDeck deck:
- FSRS scheduling shows each card right before you'd forget it — the spaced repetition Quizlet now gates behind Quizlet Plus.
- Audio study reads cards aloud so you can review hands-free.
- Notes and tags keep everything organized as the deck grows.
If you're new to the study loop, the free study walkthrough covers it in a couple of minutes.
What carries over (and what doesn't)
- Terms and definitions: come across cleanly as Front and Back.
- Images: Quizlet's text export doesn't include images. If a set relied on diagrams, add them in MintDeck (point a
Front Media/Back Mediacolumn at an image path orhttp(s)URL), or regenerate the cards. - Quizlet study progress: doesn't transfer — MintDeck starts the FSRS schedule fresh, which is what you want for a clean spaced-repetition run.
For the deeper mechanics of CSV import — field mapping, media columns, large files — see the full CSV import guide.
Why move off Quizlet at all?
Two reasons most people make the switch:
- The paywall. Quizlet moved Learn mode and practice tests behind Quizlet Plus. MintDeck's core study loop — including spaced repetition — is free, with no ads. Here's the full breakdown of the Quizlet paywall.
- The algorithm. Quizlet's scheduling is light; MintDeck uses FSRS, the modern algorithm that models your personal forgetting curve. See the head-to-head: MintDeck vs Quizlet.
You don't have to choose between keeping your sets and studying for free. Export once, import once, and you have both.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I import a Quizlet set directly into MintDeck?
Yes — by way of Quizlet's export. Quizlet doesn't connect to other apps directly, but it lets you export any set as text/CSV, and MintDeck's importer reads that file and auto-recognizes Quizlet's Term/Definition columns. It takes about two minutes.
Is importing free?
Yes. CSV import in MintDeck is free and unlimited — it never costs a credit, regardless of how many cards or sets you bring over.
Do my images come across?
No — Quizlet's text export doesn't include images. Add them in MintDeck after import using a media column, or regenerate image-heavy cards.
Can I import several Quizlet sets?
Yes. Export each set and import them one at a time. Each becomes its own MintDeck deck, and you can organize them with folders and tags afterward.
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