Swiftflip imports Anki packages directly, so you do not have to rebuild decks by hand. This page covers the formats, where to find import and exactly what the transfer handles.
If you are still deciding whether to move, Switching from Anki compares the two apps side by side.
What Swiftflip can import
- Anki packages, both
.apkgand.colpkg - CSV, when you have a spreadsheet or an export from another app
- Swiftflip archives, for restoring a backup
All of these are part of the free tier in Swiftflip.
Where to find import
- iPhone and iPad: Settings, then Import Decks
- Mac: File, then Import, or press Command Shift I
On Mac you can also drag a deck file straight into the window, and drag decks back out as files.
What transfers and what does not
Carried across from an Anki package:
- decks and their names
- card fronts and backs
- images and audio on cards
- bold, italic, underline and links
- cloze deletions, with the hidden part marked
Left behind:
- study history, so scheduling restarts from your first practice in Swiftflip
- video, which is skipped with a count reported at the end
Duplicate decks and cards
Importing the same material twice does not clutter your library. A deck with a matching name receives the new cards rather than being copied, and cards whose front and back already exist are skipped.
Exporting again
Export is free too, so nothing is locked in. A Swiftflip archive keeps decks, folders, Smart Decks, card text, images, audio and scheduling details. A CSV export carries the front and back columns only, and Swiftflip warns you when a deck contains media that CSV cannot hold.
What to do next
Import one deck you already know well first, then check the review flow before moving a larger collection. The import guide walks through it step by step.