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Turn any PDF into a practice exam with AI

Upload a chapter, lecture deck or set of notes and get exam-style questions with explanations for every answer, ready to study in the browser.

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Why build practice exams from your own PDF

A chapter PDF and a looming exam date is a common starting point, and an AI exam generator from PDF turns that file into practice questions with explanations in a few minutes instead of an evening of writing your own.

  • Questions come from the material you upload, so the practice matches your course
  • Multiple-choice, true/false and open questions with explanations
  • Spaced repetition on flashcards helps keep older topics fresh
  • Export options depend on your plan, with PDF and DOCX on Plus and QTI or Moodle XML on Pro
Example exam prep questions with answers
What is the testing effect?Retrieving information from memory improves later recall more than rereading it does. Practice questions therefore build retention better than review alone.
Why does spaced repetition beat cramming before an exam?Reviewing material at increasing intervals strengthens long-term memory, while crammed recall tends to fade soon after the test.
What is a distractor on a multiple-choice exam?A distractor is a plausible but incorrect option written to catch students with partial or misremembered knowledge.
What is interleaving in exam preparation?Interleaving mixes topics or problem types in one session, which helps you learn to choose the right method for each problem.
Why should you explain why each wrong answer is wrong?Explaining a wrong answer exposes the misconception behind it, and that misconception is the error most likely to repeat on the real exam.
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Multiple-choice, true/false and open questions

Choose the question format that matches your exam, or mix formats in one practice set.

Explanations for every answer

Each question shows why the correct answer is right and what the wrong choices get wrong.

Works with PDFs, slides and photos

Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or photos of pages, which are read with text recognition.

How it works

Upload your study material

Add the PDF, slide deck or notes that your exam will cover.

Generate the practice exam

Pick question types and get a set of questions drawn from your own material.

Answer, check and retake

Work through the questions, read the explanations, and retake missed items before the exam.

Questions written from your actual course material test what your instructor is likely to ask, which generic exam banks often miss. Working through them from memory is the point, because recall practice builds retention more reliably than rereading.

Start with one chapter at a time, then mix topics once you can answer each set comfortably. Rerun the generator on the same file later and compare results to see which concepts still need work.

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Frequently asked questions

How should I use practice questions to prepare for an exam?

Start with one chapter at a time and answer the questions without looking at your notes. Revisit the ones you missed after a few days, and read the explanations for every wrong answer.

Do practice exams work better than rereading notes?

For most students, yes. Answering questions from memory strengthens recall more than rereading does, and the explanations show the reasoning behind each correct answer.

Can I export the generated exam to Word or PDF?

Yes, PDF and DOCX export are included in the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month. The free plan lets you study in the browser with 3 generations per month.

Can I import the questions into a learning management system?

QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export are included in the Pro plan at $14.99/month. Students with a school email get 40% off, and no credit card is needed to start.

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