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Turn your lecture notes into a Canvas-style quiz to review

Upload a PDF, slides or notes and get multiple-choice, true/false or open questions with explanations you can study in the browser.

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Preview your own quiz questions before the test

Before a Canvas exam, many students want a canvas quiz viewer that shows every question and answer in one place. DeckOwl takes your own PDF, slides or notes and writes multiple-choice, true/false or open questions, each with an explanation, so you can work through them in the browser.

Explanations for every answer, so wrong options teach something
Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, notes or photos of pages
3 free generations a month, with studying in the browser
QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export on Pro for importing into a learning system

Example quiz questions on LMS quiz formats

What does QTI stand for in quiz file exchange?Question and Test Interoperability, an IMS standard for moving quiz content between learning systems.

True or false: any QTI file imports into any LMS without checking its version.False. Systems support different QTI versions, so check which version your LMS accepts before importing.

What is the main difference between multiple-choice and true/false questions?Multiple choice offers several options to pick from, while true/false offers only two, which makes guessing more likely.

Which format does Moodle use to import quiz questions in bulk?Moodle XML, a file format Moodle reads to create questions in a question bank all at once.

Why do quiz explanations help more than just seeing the correct answer?They show why the other options are wrong, which corrects the misconception instead of just memorizing one letter.

Generate the full set

Any source file

Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes or a photo of a page.

Three question types

Multiple choice, true/false and open questions, each with an explanation.

Exports when you need them

PDF and DOCX on Plus, QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML on Pro.

How it works

Upload your material

Add the file or notes your course covers.

Pick the question types

Choose multiple choice, true/false or open questions.

Review with explanations

Study in the browser, then export if your plan allows it.

The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser. Plus ($39/year or $7.99/month) adds unlimited generations with PDF and DOCX export, and Pro ($14.99/month) adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export for importing into a learning system.

Students with a school email get 40% off, and no credit card is needed to start.

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Frequently asked questions

How many quiz questions should I make before a Canvas exam?

Aim for enough questions to cover every learning objective in the unit, usually 20 to 40. Start with fewer if time is short, then add more once you start missing questions.

How do I study from quiz explanations?

Read the explanation for every question, including the ones you got right, and write down the concept behind each one. Retake the questions you missed after a day or two.

Can I export quizzes to import into my learning system?

Yes, QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export are included in the Pro plan at $14.99 a month. Check your school's import requirements before uploading a file.

Is there a free plan?

Yes, the free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, and no credit card is needed to start. Exports require a paid plan.

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