Use Picmonic & Anki Together
Access every Picmonic thumbnail and fact list straight from your Anki app, with the Picmonic Anki Add-On. Anyone can download and use the Picmonic Anki Add-On for FREE!
Save Valuable Time
Get immediate pop-up explanations of high-yield terms and instant access to Picmonic’s mnemonic videos.
Strengthen Understanding
Master the key facts that you’re most likely to see on USMLE Step 1, Step 2, and Shelf exams.
Improve Long Term Retention
Easily access the most difficult to remember key facts and unforgettable mnemonics and elevate your study sessions.
What You Need to Know About the Picmonic & Anki add-on
How It Works
Just download the free Picmonic Anki Add-On from your Anki desktop app, and when you hover over underlined terms in your Anki flashcards, you’ll instantly see the Picmonic pop-up window providing you with deeper explanations for additional context.
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Access Picmonic Topics From Your Flashcards
The Picmonic pop-up window contains each topic’s high yield fact list, thumbnail image, and related topics. You can even click through to get to the full corresponding 3 minute Picmonic mnemonic Videos, Quizzes, and Resources.
Download & Install The Picmonic Anki Add-On
- If you don’t already have Anki, download & install it.
- It’s 100% free to use, no Picmonic account required!
- Anki 2.1.3+ minimum is required. Although, if possible, you should update to the latest version.
- Download the Picmonic Anki Add-On
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Picmonic Anki Add-On?
The Picmonic Anki Add-On works with your existing Anki decks to integrate your resources and make it even easier to access high-yield Picmonic content from within your Anki decks. By installing the Picmonic Add-On for Anki, you’ll see a pop-up containing:
- Explanations
- High yield fact list
- Picmonic thumbnail image
- Related topics
- A link to the corresponding Picmonic Video and Quizzes
How does the Picmonic Anki Add-On work?
Once you download the Picmonic Anki Add-On, Picmonic scans your existing Anki decks for any medical terms that are covered within our library. If you hover over an underlined term in your existing deck, you’ll see a popup containing explanations, a high yield fact list, Picmonic thumbnail image, related topics, and a link to the corresponding Picmonic Video and Quizzes.
Do I need an Anki account to use the Picmonic Anki Add-On?
No Anki account is necessary, just download & install it. Don’t worry, downloading Anki is 100% free.
Is the Picmonic Anki Add-On Free?
Yes, it’s the Picmonic Anki Add-On is 100% free to use for everyone. A Picmonic account is not required.
Do I need a Picmonic account or subscription to use the Add-On?
No, you can download and use the Picmonic Anki Add-On without signing up for Picmonic.
If you’d like to Play a Picmonic and access its corresponding Quiz, you will need a Picmonic Free Trial account. With your Picmonic Free Trial account, you can play our most popular Picmonic videos, get access to select multiple choice quiz questions to test your knowledge, and try out rounds of our Daily Quiz with Spaced Repetition for a total of 5 days. You can always unlock unlimited Video plays, Quiz questions, and Daily Quiz rounds with a Picmonic Premium subscription.
Can I use the Picmonic Anki Add-On with any deck?
Yes, the Picmonic Anki Add-On will work with any content set, including the most popular USMLE and PANCE review decks like Pepper, Zanki, Lightyear, lolnotacop and more.
Will the Picmonic Anki Add-On help medical students study for USMLE Step 1, Step 2, or COMLEX?
Med Students have always recommended using Picmonic alongside Anki, whether it’s studying to ace medical school exams, or prepping for boards, or running through First Aid as you’re studying for Step or COMLEX. With this direct integration between Anki and Picmonic, even more students can benefit from using both together! Check out what real med students have to say about the Anki Add-On.
Will the Picmonic Anki Add-On help PA students study for the PANCE exam?
PA Students can use Picmonic alongside Anki too! Whether it’s studying to ace PA school exams, or prepping for the PANCE, this direct integration between Anki and Picmonic can help you succeed!
Looking for more technical information on the Add-On or running into issues?
You can find answers in our Help Center.