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Learnco accepts PDFs, DOCX files, audio recordings (MP3, WAV), video files (MP4), and YouTube links. Just drop your content in and we handle the rest.

Is Learnco free to use?

Yes! Learnco offers a generous free tier with note generation, flashcards, and quizzes. Premium plans unlock unlimited uploads, audio podcasts, and advanced features.

How long does processing take?

Most content is processed in under 30 seconds. Longer lectures or large PDFs may take up to a minute.

Can I edit the generated notes?

Absolutely. All notes are fully editable in our rich text editor. Add your own annotations, highlight key concepts, and customize everything to your study style.

Does it work with STEM content?

Yes. Learnco handles math formulas, chemical equations, code snippets, and technical diagrams. It works with any academic subject.

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Organic Chemistry · Lecture 12
Key concept: SN1 vs SN2
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AStrong nucleophile
BTertiary substrate
CPolar aprotic solvent
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2x + 5 = 17
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22x = 12
3x = 6
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Organic Chemistry · Lecture 12
Key concept: SN1 vs SN2
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Clean, structured notes from any lecture, PDF or video, with key terms highlighted.
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What is the difference between SN1 and SN2?
SN1 has two steps; SN2 happens in one.
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AStrong nucleophile
BTertiary substrate
CPolar aprotic solvent
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Product rule
2x sin x
+ x² cos x
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CellNucleusMitochondriaRibosome
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I uploaded a 2-hour organic chemistry lecture and had perfect flashcards in 30 seconds. Game-changer for exam prep.

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The podcast feature is incredible. I listen to my notes during my commute and it's like having a tutor in my earbuds.

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I used to spend hours making study guides. Now I drop my lecture slides in and it does it better than I ever could.

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The AI quizzes adapt to exactly what I'm struggling with. My grades went up a full letter grade in one semester.

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I pasted a YouTube link from my professor's review session and had a full study guide in under a minute. Absolutely wild.

Marcus T.

Political Science, Queen's University

The spaced repetition flashcards actually work. I retained way more for my finals than I ever have with traditional studying.

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As a grad student with 200-page readings every week, Learnco saves me hours. The note summaries are incredibly accurate.

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