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Turn your own notes into a free trivia quiz

Upload a PDF, slide deck or set of notes and get trivia-style questions with explanations, ready to study in your browser.

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Making trivia from your own material

Trivia nights run better when the questions come from facts your group is already learning, such as a unit in class or a book club reading. A free trivia maker works well here because you can start with the material you have instead of searching for a generic question bank.

Upload PDFs, slides, notes or photos of pages as the source for each round.
Mix multiple-choice and true/false questions to keep the round moving.
Read the explanation on every answer so the host can settle disputes quickly.
Save the question sets you like and reuse them with edits for the next event.

Example trivia questions for a quiz night

Which planet has more confirmed moons than any other planet?Saturn. It has the largest confirmed moon count in the solar system, so it wins this category in most trivia rounds.

Which letter does not appear in any U.S. state name?Q. No U.S. state name contains the letter Q, which makes it a popular trick question.

Which country has the most time zones, including its overseas territories?France. Its overseas territories spread its time zones across the globe, more than any other country.

What is the hardest natural substance on the Mohs scale?Diamond. It rates a 10, the highest on the scale, because its carbon atoms form a very rigid crystal structure.

Why does honey rarely spoil?Its low water content and acidity make it hard for bacteria and yeast to grow.

Generate the full set

Built from your material

Questions come from the pages you upload, so the quiz covers what your group or class actually needs to know.

Multiple-choice and true/false

Pick the question type that fits your round, with a short explanation attached to each answer.

Spaced repetition on Plus

Flashcards and quizzes can come back at spaced intervals so trivia facts stick between game nights.

How it works

Upload your notes

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file or photo of a page. Photos are read with text recognition.

Choose a question type

Select multiple-choice, true/false or open questions and generate your set.

Review and study

Check each question and its explanation, then run the quiz in the browser before your event.

DeckOwl does not create QR codes, so if your event needs one, generate a separate QR code for wherever you share the quiz. The free plan lets you study questions in the browser, and exporting to files is part of the paid plans.

Start with three generations on the free plan each month and see whether the question style fits your round before you decide on a paid plan.

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Frequently asked questions

How many trivia questions should a round have?

Most rounds work well with 8 to 12 questions, which keeps players engaged without running long. Mix easy and harder questions so every player has a chance to score.

What makes a good trivia question?

A good trivia question has one clearly correct answer and a short, specific prompt. Avoid questions where two answers could both be defended, and check that the explanation supports the answer.

Does DeckOwl make QR codes for quizzes?

No, DeckOwl does not generate QR codes. You would need a separate QR code tool to link players to wherever the quiz is shared.

Can I export my trivia questions for free?

The free plan lets you study in the browser but does not include exports. Plus at $99.90/year or $9.99/month adds PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export along with unlimited generations.

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