Get a free custom quiz built from your own study notes
Upload a lecture deck, a textbook chapter or handwritten notes photographed on your phone. DeckOwl writes questions from that exact material, with explanations for every answer.
How a free custom quiz helps you study
A generic quiz rarely matches the lecture you sat through or the chapter your instructor actually assigned. A free custom quiz maker closes that gap by starting from the material you already have, so the questions test the terms, examples and definitions that will show up on your exam.
- Start with your own PDFs, slides, notes or page photos instead of a generic bank.
- Choose multiple choice, true/false or short answer for each quiz.
- Read the explanation after each answer to see why it was right or wrong.
- Use the free plan's 3 monthly generations to test one chapter at a time before you commit.
Questions from your material
Quizzes come from the PDFs, DOCX files, slides, plain text or page photos you upload, not from a generic question bank.
Three question types
Choose multiple choice, true/false or short answer, or mix them in one quiz to match how your class tests.
Explanations on every answer
Each question includes a short explanation, so a wrong answer becomes a lesson instead of a dead end.
How it works
Upload your notes
Add a PDF, slide deck, DOCX file, text file or a photo of a page. Photos are read with text recognition.
Pick the question types
Select multiple choice, true/false or short answer, then generate the quiz.
Take the quiz in your browser
Answer the questions, read the explanations and go back to any section you missed.
The free plan includes 3 generations per month, and you can take every quiz in the browser. If you need to share quizzes with a class or move questions into another tool, the paid plans add exports, which are covered below.
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Frequently asked questions
How many practice questions should I write for one lecture?
Most students find that 10 to 15 questions cover a single lecture well, with a mix of definitions and application questions. Spend more questions on the topics your instructor emphasized.
What makes a good multiple-choice question for studying?
A strong question has one clearly correct answer and plausible distractors that reflect common mistakes. Reading the explanation after each answer helps you understand the reasoning, not just the right letter.
Is the free plan really free?
Yes, the free plan has no credit card requirement and includes 3 generations per month with studying in the browser. Exporting files is not included on the free plan.
What can I export with a paid plan?
Plus ($39/year or $7.99/month) adds unlimited generations and PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export. Pro ($14.99/month) adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export, a stronger AI model and bulk upload.
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