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How the QTI export fits into a Canvas quiz workflow

Retyping questions from a lecture file into Canvas takes longer than most instructors expect, which is where a Canvas QTI quiz generator saves real time.

Generate questions from PDFs, slides, DOCX files, notes or photos of pages.
Review each question and its explanation before exporting anything.
Export QTI 2.1 or Moodle XML on the Pro plan.
Use the Free plan to study in the browser, with 3 generations per month.

Example QTI and Canvas quiz questions

What does QTI stand for?Question and Test Interoperability, an IMS Global standard for exchanging assessment items between systems.

What file type bundles a QTI quiz for import?A ZIP package containing an imsmanifest.xml file that lists the XML item files it includes.

In QTI, which element stores the correct answer for a question?The correctResponse element inside responseDeclaration, which defines what the scoring logic checks.

Why can a valid QTI file still fail to import into Canvas?Canvas expects a specific package structure and version, so the file must match the import format your instance accepts.

Why should multiple-choice distractors be plausible?Plausible wrong options test whether students understand the concept, because obviously wrong answers can be eliminated without knowing the material.

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Questions from your own material

DeckOwl reads PDFs, DOCX and PPTX files, plain text notes, and photos of pages, then writes questions based only on what you uploaded.

Explanations for every answer

Each multiple-choice, true/false or short answer question includes an explanation, so you can check the reasoning before it reaches students.

QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export

The Pro plan exports QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML packages, so you can move reviewed questions into the quiz tool your course uses.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a PDF, slide deck, Word file, text notes or a photo of a page. Free accounts can start without a credit card.

Review the generated questions

Check each question, its answer options and its explanation, and edit anything that does not match your lecture.

Export for Canvas

On the Pro plan, export a QTI 2.1 package and import it into your Canvas course, after confirming the version your instance accepts.

Generate the questions from your own material, review each item and its explanation, then export a QTI 2.1 package on the Pro plan. Canvas accepts quiz imports in specific formats, so confirm which version your instance expects before importing into a test course.

If your school uses Moodle rather than Canvas, the same reviewed questions can be exported as Moodle XML on Pro. Free plan users can study the questions in the browser, but exports are not included.

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Frequently asked questions

What is QTI and why do Canvas quizzes use it?

QTI, short for Question and Test Interoperability, is an IMS Global standard for exchanging assessment items between systems. Exporting questions in a QTI package lets you move them into Canvas without retyping each one.

How do I check a QTI file before importing it into Canvas?

Confirm that the package version matches what your Canvas instance accepts, then run a test import into a sandbox course or draft quiz. Review the imported questions and answer keys before students see them.

Does DeckOwl export QTI files?

Yes, QTI 2.1 export is included with the Pro plan at $14.99 per month. Moodle XML export is also on Pro.

Can I export quizzes on the free plan?

The Free plan includes 3 generations per month and lets you study in the browser, but exports are not included. Plus and Pro unlock PDF, DOCX and other exports.

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