Turn your own notes into a free practice quiz
DeckOwl builds multiple-choice, true/false and short-answer questions from the material you already have. Each answer comes with an explanation, so you learn why it is right.
What a study quiz does that a personality quiz does not
If you want a free quiz maker for studying rather than a personality test, DeckOwl builds questions from the notes, slides or textbook chapter you give it. The questions test what the material actually says, so the quiz is useful before an exam instead of just entertaining.
- Multiple-choice, true/false and short-answer questions from your own files
- Explanations that show why the correct answer is right
- Study in the browser on the free plan with no credit card required to start
- Quizzes and flashcards from the same upload when you want more practice
Built from your material
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text file or a photo of a page and get questions based on that content.
Explanations for every answer
Each question includes a short explanation of the correct answer, so missed questions become study moments.
Quizzes and flashcards together
Use the same material for quizzes, spaced repetition flashcards and mind maps when you want a different angle.
How it works
Upload your notes
Add a PDF, slide deck, document or photo of a page. Text recognition reads the content for you.
Choose a question type
Pick multiple choice, true/false or short answer, then generate the quiz.
Take the quiz
Answer in the browser, read the explanations and retake the questions you missed.
Retrieval practice works best when you answer a question before you see the answer. A quiz with clear explanations lets you check your reasoning, and retaking only the questions you missed keeps the effort focused.
Free use is limited to 5 generations a week, with studying done in the browser. Paid plans add unlimited generations and exports for tools you use elsewhere.
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Frequently asked questions
How many quiz questions should I write for one chapter?
A useful starting point is 10 to 20 questions per chapter, weighted toward the concepts your course emphasizes. Retake the quiz after a day or two, since spacing your review improves recall more than one long session.
Do explanations after each question help with studying?
Yes, reading why an answer is correct or incorrect is what turns a missed question into something you remember. Try to explain the answer in your own words before you move on.
Is the quiz maker free to use?
The free plan includes 5 generations a week and studying in the browser. Exporting to formats like PDF or DOCX requires a paid plan.
Which formats can I export my quiz to?
Plus ($99.90/year or $9.99/month) includes PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export. Pro ($14.99/month) adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML for learning management systems.
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