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Yes, you can make your own quiz from the notes you already have

Upload a PDF, slides, a Word file or photos of pages. DeckOwl writes multiple-choice, true/false and short answer questions, each with an explanation, so you can quiz yourself on your own material.

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Yes, you can make your own quiz from your study material

Yes, you can make your own quiz from the material you already study with, without writing every question by hand. Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain-text notes or a photo of a page, and DeckOwl generates questions that come straight from your text.

Upload your own lecture slides, chapter PDFs or typed notes
Choose multiple-choice, true/false or short answer questions
Read an explanation for every answer, right or wrong
Export to PDF, DOCX or Anki with a Plus plan

Example biology quiz questions on photosynthesis

Which organelle is the main site of photosynthesis in plant cells?The chloroplast. It contains chlorophyll, which absorbs the light energy that drives the process.

True or false: photosynthesis releases oxygen as a byproduct.True. Water is split during the light-dependent reactions, and the oxygen from that split is released.

What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?The light-dependent reactions and the Calvin cycle. The first makes ATP and NADPH, which the second uses to fix carbon.

Which gas does the Calvin cycle fix into sugar?Carbon dioxide. Enzymes attach it to a five-carbon molecule, and ATP and NADPH power the reduction into sugar.

Why do most leaves look green?Chlorophyll absorbs red and blue light well and reflects green wavelengths back to your eye.

Generate the full set

Multiple-choice, true/false and short answer

Pick the question type that fits your material. Every question comes with an explanation of the correct answer.

Reads your files

Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain-text notes or a photo of a page. Text in photos is read with text recognition.

Study in the browser or export

Free accounts study in the browser. Plus adds PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export. Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export.

How it works

Upload your material

Add the PDF, slides, notes or photos you already study from.

Choose the question types

Select multiple-choice, true/false or short answer, or a mix of all three.

Take the quiz

Answer the questions, read the explanations and retake the ones you missed.

Because the questions are built from your own files, the quiz matches your course rather than a generic textbook. Each question includes an explanation, so a wrong answer becomes something you learn from. Free accounts get 3 generations per month, and Plus removes the limit.

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Frequently asked questions

How many questions should I put in a practice quiz?

Start with a short set of 10 to 15 questions on one chapter so you can finish in one sitting. Once you see which topics you miss, make a second quiz on just those sections.

What makes a good quiz question from lecture notes?

Good questions test one idea each and use the terms from your course. Avoid questions that only repeat a sentence word for word, and check that every wrong answer choice is plausible.

Can I export my quiz to Moodle or my school's learning system?

Moodle XML and QTI 2.1 export are included in the Pro plan. PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export are included in Plus.

Is there a free plan?

Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and lets you study in the browser. Exports are not included on the free plan, and students with a school email get 40 percent off paid plans.

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