Turn your notes into a quiz with answers and explanations
Upload a PDF, slides or notes and get a practice quiz with answers and a short explanation for each question.
Quizzes with answers built from your own notes
If you need a quiz maker with answers for a class, DeckOwl builds one directly from the material you already have. Upload lecture slides, a textbook chapter or handwritten notes photographed on your phone, and the tool writes questions that match what you studied.
- Multiple-choice questions, each with the correct answer and an explanation
- True/false statements that test a single claim from your notes
- Short-answer prompts for recall practice before you reveal the answer
- Study in the browser on the free plan, with PDF and DOCX export on Plus
Three question types
Multiple choice, true/false and short answer, so you can test both recognition and recall.
Explanations included
Every answer comes with a short explanation, so a wrong pick teaches you why it was wrong.
Export on paid plans
Plus exports PDF and DOCX, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML for classroom systems.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file or a photo of a page.
Choose the question type
Pick multiple choice, true/false or short answer for the quiz.
Check answers and repeat
Review each explanation, then retake the quiz until the missed questions start to clear.
A quiz about your best friend is outside what DeckOwl does, since it only works from study material. Once your notes are in, each question comes with an answer and an explanation you can check against the source, which keeps the quiz useful for exam prep.
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Frequently asked questions
How many questions should a practice quiz have?
Ten to twenty questions is a practical range for one study session, enough to cover a chapter without wearing you out. If the material is new to you, start with a shorter quiz and build up.
Is it better to quiz yourself before or after rereading notes?
Trying to answer first, even when you guess, usually strengthens recall more than rereading does. Read the explanation after each answer so you can close the gaps you find.
Can I export the quiz to PDF or DOCX?
PDF and DOCX export are included in the Plus plan at $99.90/year or $9.99/month. The free plan lets you study in the browser without exports.
Will DeckOwl write a quiz about my friends or personality?
No, DeckOwl only creates questions from study material you upload, so it will not write a best friends quiz. Upload notes or slides and it will generate questions with answers from that content.
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