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Turn lecture notes into quiz questions you can import to Canvas

Upload a PDF, slide deck or set of notes and get multiple-choice, true/false or short answer questions with explanations. Pro exports QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML.

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Generating a new quiz instead of reformatting an old one

Most instructors searching for a canvas quiz converter already have the content somewhere, in lecture slides or a course reading. DeckOwl works from that material, so each question is written fresh from what you covered rather than copied from an old file.

Generate from PDFs, slides, DOCX files, notes or page photos
Choose multiple choice, true/false or short answer questions
Each question includes an explanation for students
Export QTI 2.1 or Moodle XML on the Pro plan

Example intro biology quiz questions (sample topic)

Which organelle produces most of a cell's ATP?Mitochondria. They carry out aerobic respiration, which generates most of the cell's ATP.

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

What molecule carries amino acids to the ribosome during translation?tRNA. Each transfer RNA matches a codon on the mRNA through its anticodon.

In which phase of mitosis do chromosomes align along the cell's center?Metaphase. Spindle fibers line the chromosomes up at the metaphase plate before they separate.

True or false: DNA polymerase adds nucleotides in the 5' to 3' direction.True. New nucleotides are only added to the 3' end of the growing strand.

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Questions from your own material

Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or photos of pages. The questions come from what you actually taught.

Multiple formats with explanations

Get multiple-choice, true/false and short answer questions, each with an explanation students can read after answering.

Export for your LMS

QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export are included on Pro at $14.99 per month. Check your Canvas import settings before uploading.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a PDF, slide deck, DOCX file or set of notes.

Choose question types

Pick multiple choice, true/false or short answer, then generate the set.

Review and export

Edit any question that does not fit your course, then export QTI 2.1 on Pro and import it into Canvas.

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file or photo of a page, and the tool produces multiple-choice, true/false or short answer questions with explanations. You review the set, edit anything that does not match your course, and then export.

Exports are a paid feature. QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML require Pro at $14.99 per month, while Plus at $39 per year or $7.99 per month covers PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV. Canvas import rules vary by institution, so test one small file first.

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Frequently asked questions

How many questions should a quiz cover one week of material?

Around 10 to 15 questions usually covers a week of reading or lectures without overwhelming students. Weight the set toward the concepts that took the most class time.

How do I check that a converted quiz imports correctly into Canvas?

Import a short test quiz of about five questions first and confirm the question types, point values and answer keys appear correctly. Import the full set only after the test file works.

Which plan lets me export a quiz for my LMS?

QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export are included on Pro at $14.99 per month. The Free plan lets you study in the browser but does not include exports.

Can I try it before paying?

Yes, the Free plan includes 3 generations per month and no credit card is needed to start. Students get 40% off with a school email.

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