Get a free test from any PDF in a few minutes
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX or notes and get a practice test with explanations. The free plan includes 3 generations a month and studying in the browser.
Why a custom test beats a generic printable one
A printable test is often what people want when they search for a free test maker from PDF, but a ready-made sheet rarely matches the reading you were assigned. Generating from your own file keeps the questions tied to your course material.
- Upload a PDF and get questions drawn only from that file
- Choose multiple-choice, true/false or open questions
- Read an explanation for every answer
- Start on the free plan with 3 generations a month
Multiple-choice, true/false and open questions
Each generated question comes with an explanation, so you can see why an answer is right or wrong.
Works with your own material
Upload PDFs, slides, DOCX files, plain text or photos of pages. The test is built from what you actually study.
Export when you need a printed copy
PDF and DOCX export is available on Plus, and QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export on Pro.
How it works
Upload your file
Add a PDF, slide deck, document, or photo of a page. No card is needed to start.
Choose the question types
Pick multiple-choice, true/false, or open questions for the test you need.
Take the test or export it
Study the test in your browser on the free plan, or export it on a paid plan.
DeckOwl reads the text in your PDF, slides or notes and writes questions that cover the passages you uploaded. Each answer includes an explanation, so the test also works as a study session instead of a score only.
The free plan includes 3 generations a month and lets you study in the browser. Exporting to PDF or DOCX is a paid feature on Plus.
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Frequently asked questions
How many questions should a practice test on Macbeth have?
Ten to fifteen questions is a practical length for a single act or scene set, since it covers the main events without fatiguing you. Mix a few recall questions with some that ask you to explain motives.
How do I study Macbeth with a practice test?
Answer the questions without your notes first, then read the explanation for every miss and reread that scene. Retaking the test a few days later shows which points you have actually remembered.
Is the free plan really free?
Yes, the free plan includes 3 generations a month and lets you study in the browser. It does not include exports.
Can I export my test to PDF, Word or Moodle?
PDF and DOCX export is included in Plus at $39/year or $7.99/month. QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export are on the Pro plan at $14.99/month.
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