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Update May 21, 2026

Study music, smarter tools, YouTube deep-dives, and DOCX support

This update is all about getting into the zone and staying there. Focus music to block out distractions, YouTube videos that go deeper on your topics, a rock-solid exam simulator, DOCX uploads, and a dashboard that shows everything at a glance — all in one place.

Focus music while you study

Science is clear: the right background music helps you focus, retain information, and stay in flow longer. Now diStudero has it built in — no switching apps, no losing your flow. Just hit play and go.

5 curated study playlists, zero distractions

NEW

Choose from Rainy Lofi, Synthwave, Jazz Café, Chill Guitar, or Classical — each playlist hand-picked for deep focus. The music plays in the background and keeps going as you move between flashcards, quizzes, or notes. No interruptions.

  • Persists across page navigation — music never stops mid-session
  • Volume control and mute toggle built in
  • Auto-loops so you never need to touch it again
  • Floating panel — accessible anywhere in the app

A more reliable exam simulator and AI chat

Your exam prep deserves tools that just work. We went deep on stability — fewer errors, smoother sessions, and a more consistent experience from start to finish. When you sit down to practice, the last thing you need is technical hiccups.

Exam simulator

IMPROVEMENT

More stable sessions, better AI feedback, and a smoother evaluation screen. Practice like it's the real thing — because it should feel that way.

AI chat

IMPROVEMENT

Fewer errors, better streaming reliability, and more consistent responses grounded in your uploaded study materials.

YouTube videos that go deeper on your topics

Sometimes a well-made video explains a concept better than any text. Now diStudero's AI reads your folder materials and recommends the best YouTube videos to watch — so you can go from reading to watching without ever leaving your study space.

AI-curated videos, right inside your folder

NEW

Open any folder, ask for video recommendations, and get up to 4 relevant YouTube videos instantly — all embedded directly in diStudero with no trackers or ads. Recommendations are saved so you can come back to them anytime.

  • AI analyzes your actual study materials to pick the right videos
  • Up to 4 recommendation sets saved with history
  • Privacy-focused embeds — no YouTube tracking

See all your study materials in one place

Your flashcards, quizzes, mind maps, and smart notes are now accessible directly from the main dashboard — not just buried inside folders. Sort, browse, and jump into any material in seconds.

One overview for everything you've created

NEW

Four dedicated views — flashcard decks, quiz sets, mind maps, and smart notes — each sortable by date, name, or size. Your entire study library, always one click away.

Flashcard decks overview
Quiz sets overview
Mind maps overview
Smart notes overview

Upload any document — DOCX now supported

Your study materials live in all kinds of formats. Now diStudero handles them all. Upload Word documents directly and turn them into flashcards, quizzes, mind maps, or chat context — just like you would with a PDF.

DOCX support

NEW

Upload Word documents and use them across every AI feature — the same way you've always used PDFs. Lecture notes, essays, handouts — all of it, now supported.

Better PDF compatibility

IMPROVEMENT

Improved text extraction means more of your PDF content gets read correctly — fewer missing chunks, better AI generation quality.

Create folders that actually feel like yours

Organization shouldn't be boring. We redesigned the folder creation experience with a bigger color palette and a cleaner UI — so your study space can be as organized as it is visually satisfying.

More colors, nicer design

NEW

A wider color palette, live 3D preview as you pick your icon and color, and a cleaner creation flow. Spot the right folder at a glance — because color-coding your subjects actually works.

Small fixes, big difference

A handful of polishes that add up to a noticeably smoother app. Nothing flashy — just the kind of fixes that make you feel like everything just works.

Under-the-hood improvements

Various bug fixes and stability updates across the app — fewer unexpected behaviors, smoother interactions, and a more reliable experience for everyone.