Add audio and images to cards
Add images and recorded audio to either side of a card, format text with bold and links, and know how media behaves on Apple Watch.
Plain text covers a lot, but some cards need a picture or a sound. Swiftflip cards can hold images, recorded audio and lightly formatted text on each side. For audio-led study, see audio flashcards.
Each side of a card can hold text, a picture and a recording together, so a written prompt can sit next to its image or audio.
Add an image
In the card editor, open the menu for the side you want and choose Add Image.
- On iPhone and iPad, pick a photo from your library.
- On Mac, choose a file or drag an image straight onto the card.
Images work on the front or the back, which is useful for picture prompts, maps or diagrams.
Add audio
The same menu has two audio options:
- Record Audio opens a recorder for up to 30 seconds. This is handy for pronunciation and listening practice.
- Add Audio File attaches an existing clip.
During practice, audio shows a play button on the card. Tap it to listen. Audio does not play on its own.
Format card text
Card text supports bold, italic, underline and links. Use these to highlight the key word in a sentence or link out to a source.
- On Mac, use the format bar or the shortcuts Command B, Command I, Command U and Command K for a link.
- On iPhone and iPad, use the formatting bar above the keyboard.
Swap Front and Back
While you edit a card, swap Front and Back in one step. Text, images and audio move together.
How media works on Apple Watch
On Apple Watch, audio is off by default. While it is off, cards that are audio only are skipped, since there is nothing to read on them. To hear recorded audio during a watch session, open Swiftflip on your Apple Watch, go into Settings and turn on Include Audio Cards. Images have their own toggle in the same place.
Keep each card to one idea, even with media. See how Swiftflip helps you memorize and learn for more on writing cards.