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An APKG file is a custom deck of flashcards created in Anki, a free studying app. This wikiHow will teach you how to open APKG files using the Anki app on a computer and on an Android phone or tablet. The iPhone/iPad app, however, is not free, and the web version of Anki cannot open APKG files. If you have an iPhone or iPad, head to your Windows PC or Mac to open the file.
Opening an APKG File
Make sure you have the Anki app downloaded onto your computer, then right-click your APKG file to open it. If you’re on an Android, open AnkiDroid and give it permission to access your storage. Tap â‹® → Import , then click your APKG file and select ADD .
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Download and install Anki if you don't have it. If you're on a Mac, Windows, Linux, Android, or iPhone, you can use Anki. To download, go to https://apps.ankiweb.net/ and click Download or search for the app in the App Store (AnkiMobile) or Google Play Store (AnkiDroid).- Double-click to open the installed file and follow the on-screen instructions to install the application.
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Open File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac). Press the Windows Key + E to open File Explorer, or click the two-toned smiley face icon on your Mac's Dock, which is usually at the bottom of the screen.Advertisement -
Double-click the APKG file. If Anki doesn't automatically open the APKG file, you need to right-click on the file, then select Open With > Anki . [1] X Research source
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Open AnkiDroid. This app looks like a grey/black rectangle with a blue star on it that you'll find on one of your Home screens, in the app drawer, or by searching. [2] X Research source- Tap OK and Allow to give the app permission to access your storage.
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Tap â‹® . It's in the top right corner of your screen. -
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Navigate to and tap your APKG file. You can tap the three-line menu icon if you want to access a different file location. [4] X Research source -
Tap ADD . The APKG file will be added to your flashcard collections, which may take a while depending on how many files are inside the APKG file.
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- The web version of Anki does not load APKG files, but you can still log in and use the flashcards you have saved to your account. [5] X Research sourceThanks
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1. Download and install Anki if you don't have it.
2. Open your file manager
3. Double-click the APKG file in your file manager.
