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Turn your notes into a quiz you can import into Canvas

Upload your lecture material and get multiple-choice, true/false or open questions with explanations, ready to export as QTI 2.1 for Canvas.

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Why the import step needs a check

Moving a quiz from a document into Canvas usually means retyping every question, and a canvas quiz import tool cuts that step down to a review.

  • QTI 2.1 export for Canvas imports (Pro)
  • Moodle XML export for Moodle question banks (Pro)
  • Multiple-choice, true/false and open questions with explanations
  • Free plan to try it, with no credit card needed to start
Example Canvas quiz import checks
Why does a quiz need to be in a standard format like QTI before Canvas can read it?Canvas reads structured question packages, so a plain document of questions cannot be imported as a quiz until it is converted.
What does QTI stand for?Question and Test Interoperability, an IMS Global standard for exchanging quiz content between learning systems.
Why should you preview an imported quiz before students see it?Import can change answer formatting or drop images, so a preview catches errors before a live due date.
What is Moodle XML used for?It is Moodle's import format for question banks, so the same questions can be reused in Moodle instead of Canvas.
What should you check when an imported multiple-choice question shows the wrong correct answer?Check that the answer key mapped to the right option, since a mapping error can mark a wrong choice as correct.
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Multiple-choice, true/false and open questions

Generate the question types most quizzes use, each with an explanation for the answer key.

QTI 2.1 export

Pro exports QTI 2.1 files for Canvas import, plus Moodle XML for Moodle courses.

Built from your own material

Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or photos of pages, and questions come from your course content.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, notes file or photos of pages.

Choose question types

Pick multiple choice, true/false or open questions, then review the generated set.

Export QTI 2.1

On Pro, download the QTI 2.1 file and import it through your Canvas course settings.

The import step is where most errors happen, because answer keys and formatting do not always carry over. Preview each imported question before the quiz goes live, and fix anything that looks off.

Students can also study the same questions in the browser on the free plan, which includes 3 generations per month and no exports.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I import a quiz into Canvas from my notes?

Export the generated questions as QTI 2.1 on the Pro plan, then upload that file through your Canvas course import settings. Preview the quiz before publishing it to students.

What should I check after importing quiz questions into Canvas?

Confirm each correct answer is marked on the right choice, that images and equations display properly, and that point values match your grading plan. Preview the quiz the way a student would see it.

Does the free plan include Canvas export?

No, the free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser with no exports. QTI 2.1 export is part of the Pro plan at $14.99 per month.

Is there a cheaper option for students who need exports?

Students get 40% off with a school email. Plus, at $39 per year or $7.99 per month, adds PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export, but QTI and Moodle XML require Pro.

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