Can I edit cards directly in the card sorter?
Yes. Selected cards can be edited directly in the detail editor.
Central FAQ
Common questions from Pauk topic pages in one place.
Card Sorter FAQ
Can I move cards with drag and drop?
Yes. The card sorter is designed to visually adjust the order of large decks.
Is the card sorter only for AI-generated cards?
No. It also works with manually created or imported cards.
Do my decks stay local?
Yes. Pauk works with local .pau files.
Local Flashcard App FAQ
Does Pauk store my flashcards locally?
Yes. Pauk works with local .pau files. Your flashcard decks are files on your device and are not tied to a web portal.
Do I need an account?
For local decks and classic studying, you do not need a learning portal account.
Are my cards automatically uploaded to a cloud?
No. Pauk is not built as a cloud portal. Your decks remain local files. If you use optional AI features, only required content is sent to OpenAI.
Can I back up my decks myself?
Yes. Because Pauk uses .pau files, you can back up, copy, move, or archive decks like normal files.
Can I use Pauk without AI?
Yes. Classic flashcards, local deck files, editing, saving, and studying work independently of AI.
Where is my OpenAI API key stored?
The key is stored locally in app settings and not embedded in .pau deck files.
Does local mean Pauk never uses internet access?
No. Downloads, updates, optional AI features, and technical checks can use internet access.
Can I move a deck to another computer?
Yes. You can copy the .pau file and open it on another computer.