Turn your own notes into a quiz with AI
Upload a PDF, slides, a DOCX file or plain notes. DeckOwl writes multiple-choice, true/false or open questions, each with an explanation, so you can test yourself on material you already have.
Why generate quizzes from your own text
Lecture notes and textbook chapters are full of facts you need to recall under pressure. A AI quiz generator from text reads that material and turns it into practice questions in a few seconds, so you spend your time answering instead of writing questions yourself.
- Works from pasted notes, PDFs, slides and photos of pages
- Multiple-choice, true/false and open questions with explanations
- Free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study
- Plus and Pro add exports to PDF, DOCX, QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML
Multiple-choice, true/false and open questions
Pick the question format that fits your study session and generate it from your own text.
Explanations for every answer
Each question comes with a short explanation of why the correct answer is right, so wrong answers become lessons.
Works from many file types
Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or photos of pages, which are read with text recognition.
How it works
Add your material
Paste notes or upload a PDF, slides, DOCX file or photo of a page.
Choose the question type
Select multiple-choice, true/false or open questions and how many you want.
Study and review
Answer in the browser, read the explanations, and export to PDF or DOCX if you are on Plus.
Good generated quizzes also show their reasoning. Each item includes an explanation, which helps you see why an answer is correct and where your understanding has gaps. Teachers can use the same approach to build a question bank from their own slides.
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Frequently asked questions
How many quiz questions should I generate from one chapter?
Start with 10 to 15 questions per chapter so you can cover the main ideas without fatigue. Then retake the quiz and add more questions on topics you missed.
What should I focus on when studying the skeletal system with quizzes?
Focus on bone names, their functions, and how joints move, since these are common exam topics. Use explanations to connect structure with function, such as why the femur is strong.
Can I export my quizzes?
PDF and DOCX export are included in Plus at $99.90/year or $9.99/month. QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export are available on Pro at $14.99/month.
Is there a free plan, and do I need a credit card?
The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, with no credit card needed to start. Students can get 40% off with a school email.
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