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Turn your notes into quiz questions in a Canvas-ready format

Upload a PDF, slides or class notes and get multiple choice, true/false or open questions with explanations, arranged so you can export them for Canvas.

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Building a question set in the canvas quiz format

Getting questions into the canvas quiz format usually means writing each item with a clear stem, a set of answer options and one key that the platform can score. Instructors often rebuild the same quiz by hand for every term, which takes time and invites small errors in answer keys.

Multiple choice items with one scored key and plausible distractors
True/false items written as a single testable claim
Open questions with explanations to check understanding
Exports in QTI 2.1 for Canvas on the Pro plan

Example Canvas quiz format questions and answers

Which Canvas question type should you use when more than one answer is correct?Multiple answers. A standard multiple choice question accepts only one correct option, while multiple answers lets students select several.

In Canvas, what does a numerical answer question let you set for the correct value?An exact number with an optional margin or range, so answers within the tolerance are scored as correct.

What file format does Canvas accept for importing quiz content from another tool?QTI 2.1, a standard interoperability format packaged in a zip file, which Canvas can read for import.

What does each row in a Canvas matching question need?One prompt paired with one answer. Extra answers on the right side can act as distractors that do not match any prompt.

Why should practice quiz items include an explanation?Explanations show why the correct answer is right and why the distractors fail, so students learn from their mistakes.

Generate the full set

Multiple question types

Generate multiple choice, true/false and open questions from the same material, so one quiz can mix formats.

Explanations on every item

Each question includes a short explanation of the correct answer, which helps students learn from wrong choices.

Export for your LMS

Pro plans export QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML files, and Plus adds PDF and DOCX export for printing or sharing.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes or a photo of a page. Text in images is read with text recognition.

Choose question types

Pick multiple choice, true/false or open questions and set how many you want for the topic.

Review and export

Check the questions and explanations, then export the file that matches your course platform.

Starting from your own slides or reading notes keeps the questions tied to what you actually taught. You review the generated items, fix any wording, and export a file that Canvas can import, so the format stays consistent across quizzes.

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Frequently asked questions

Which question types does a Canvas quiz usually include?

Canvas quizzes commonly use multiple choice, true/false, multiple answers, short answer, matching and numerical questions. Check which types your Canvas version supports before you import a file.

How many questions should a practice quiz have?

There is no fixed rule, but many instructors use about 10 to 20 questions per quiz so it covers one topic without tiring students. Shorter quizzes work well for review, and longer ones suit exams.

Can I export my quiz to Canvas?

Yes, QTI 2.1 export is included on the Pro plan at $14.99 per month, and the file can be imported into Canvas. PDF and DOCX exports are available on Plus.

Is there a free plan to try this?

Yes, the Free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, but exports are not included. No credit card is needed to start, and students get 40% off with a school email.

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