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Make an AI quiz from any document you upload

Upload a PDF, Word file, slide deck or notes. DeckOwl writes multiple-choice, true/false and open questions with explanations, so you can test yourself on what the document says.

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Why test yourself on the document itself

Most students and teachers already have the material: a lecture PDF, a Word handout or a slide deck. An AI quiz maker from documents turns that file into practice questions, so you check what the document actually says instead of rereading it.

Questions are based on the text of your uploaded file.
Multiple choice, true or false, and short answer formats are available.
Explanations appear with each question to support review.
Free plan includes 5 generations a week with browser study.

Example intro biology quiz questions from a lecture document

Which organelle produces most of a cell's ATP?The mitochondrion. Its oxygen-dependent steps of cellular respiration generate most of the cell's ATP.

True or false: DNA replication is semiconservative.True. Each new double helix keeps one original strand and one newly made strand.

Why does water cross a cell membrane more easily than sodium ions?Water is small and uncharged, while ions are charged and the lipid bilayer repels them, so they need protein channels.

What is the role of RNA polymerase in transcription?It builds an RNA strand complementary to the DNA template. It reads the template and synthesizes RNA in the 5' to 3' direction.

What does a dominant allele do in a heterozygote?It masks the recessive allele, so the dominant trait appears. Only one copy is needed for the trait to show.

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Works from your own files

Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or notes. Photos of pages are read with text recognition.

Explanations for every answer

Each question includes an explanation, so a wrong answer shows you why the correct one is right.

Mixed question types

Choose multiple choice, true or false, or short answer to mix quick checks with deeper recall.

How it works

Upload your document

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX or text file, or photograph a page. No credit card is needed to start.

Choose question types

Pick multiple choice, true or false, or short answer, and let the quiz cover the key ideas in the file.

Study or export

Take the quiz in your browser. Plus and Pro users can export to PDF, DOCX, Anki, or QTI and Moodle XML.

Each question comes with an explanation, so a wrong answer teaches you why the right one is correct. Because the quiz is built from your own file, it reflects your course rather than a generic textbook.

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Frequently asked questions

How many quiz questions should I write from one lecture document?

Aim for about one question per key term or idea in the lecture. Mix recall questions with a few that ask you to apply the concept to a new situation.

What is the best way to study from a quiz?

Answer the questions without looking at the notes, then read the explanation for each one you missed. Retest those missed questions a day or two later so the answers stick.

Can I export generated quizzes?

Exports are a paid feature. PDF, DOCX and Anki export come with Plus, while QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export are included in Pro.

Do I need a credit card to try it?

No. You can start on the free plan without a credit card, which includes 5 generations a week and studying in the browser.

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