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Turn your notes into an AI quiz with explanations

Upload a PDF, slide deck, DOCX or photo of a page and get multiple-choice, true/false or short-answer questions, each with an explanation of the right answer.

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What an AI quiz name generator can and cannot do

Picking a title is the quick part, but a title does not help you remember anything. If you came for an AI quiz name generator, DeckOwl works differently: it reads your material and writes the questions, so the quiz itself is what you study from.

Questions are built from your uploaded PDFs, slides, DOCX files or notes.
Multiple choice, true/false and short-answer formats are available.
Every question includes an explanation for the correct answer.
Paid plans export to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML.

Example practice questions on naming terms in science and anatomy

Which cranial nerve carries the sense of smell?Olfactory nerve (cranial nerve I). It carries signals from olfactory receptors in the nasal cavity to the brain.

What is the name of the longest bone in the human body?Femur. It runs from the hip to the knee and is the largest and strongest bone in the body.

What is the name for a word that reads the same forwards and backwards?Palindrome. Its letters are arranged so that reversing them gives the same sequence, as in the word level.

What is the name of the process plants use to turn light into chemical energy?Photosynthesis. Chlorophyll in the chloroplasts captures light energy to make glucose and release oxygen.

What is the chemical symbol Na, and what element is it?Sodium. The symbol comes from the Latin word natrium, which is why it is not S for sodium.

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Questions from your own material

DeckOwl builds each quiz from the files you upload, so the questions match your course rather than generic content.

Explanations for every answer

Each question comes with a short explanation, so a wrong answer becomes a lesson instead of a dead end.

Export when you need it

Paid plans export to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML for learning management systems.

How it works

Upload your notes

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text file or a photo of a page. Photos are read with text recognition.

Choose a question type

Pick multiple choice, true/false or short answer, or mix them in one quiz.

Take the quiz and review

Answer in the browser, then read the explanations to see why each correct answer is right.

A useful quiz tests recall of specific terms and ideas from your own course. Upload the chapter or lecture slides, choose the question types you want, and review the explanations after each attempt. Paid plans add exports, so you can move the quiz into your learning management system or back into Anki.

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Frequently asked questions

How many questions should a practice quiz have?

Ten to twenty questions per section works well for most students because a short set is easier to review thoroughly. Shorter quizzes also make it simpler to repeat them over several days.

How should I study from quiz explanations?

Attempt each question before reading the explanation, then restate the reasoning for every wrong answer in your own words. Retake the missed questions later to check that the material has stuck.

Can I export my quiz?

Exports are a paid feature. Plus ($39/year or $7.99/month) exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV, and Pro ($14.99/month) adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML.

Is there a free plan?

Yes, the free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, but no exports. No credit card is needed to start, and students get 40% off with a school email.

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