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Convert a PDF to a quiz in minutes with AI

Upload a PDF, slides or notes and get multiple-choice, true/false or short answer questions with explanations. Start free with no credit card.

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What the conversion actually does

A 40-page lecture PDF can become a ten-question quiz in a few minutes, and how to convert a PDF to a quiz comes down to three things: clean text, the right question types, and checking the answers.

  • Use text-based PDFs when possible, since they convert more cleanly than photos.
  • Start with one chapter or 10 to 20 slides so each quiz stays focused.
  • Mix question types: multiple choice for recall, true/false for common misconceptions.
  • Read every explanation, especially for the questions you got wrong.
Example biology quiz questions on cell structure
Which organelle produces most of a cell's ATP?Mitochondria. They carry out cellular respiration, which converts glucose and oxygen into ATP.
True or false: plant cells lack a cell membrane.False. All cells have a plasma membrane, and plant cells also have a cell wall outside it.
What is the main function of ribosomes?Protein synthesis. They translate mRNA into polypeptide chains.
Which structure controls what passes between the nucleus and the cytoplasm?The nuclear pore complex. It regulates transport of molecules in and out of the nucleus.
In which organelle does photosynthesis take place in plants?Chloroplasts. Both light-dependent and light-independent reactions occur there to produce glucose.
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Multiple question types

Multiple choice, true/false and short answer questions, each with an explanation for the correct answer.

Works with your files

Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or photos of pages. Photos are read with text recognition.

Export when you need it

The Free plan studies in the browser. Plus adds PDF and DOCX export, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML.

How it works

Upload your PDF

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, notes file or a photo of a page.

Choose question types

Pick multiple choice, true/false or short answer, depending on what you need to practice.

Study or export

Answer in the browser and read the explanations. Export is available on Plus and Pro.

The AI reads the text, selects key facts and definitions, then writes a question with plausible wrong answers. Multiple choice works well for definitions, true/false for checking a single claim, and short answer for explaining a process. Each question comes with an explanation, so a wrong answer also teaches you why.

Scanned pages and photos are read with text recognition, so check that headings and tables came through correctly before generating. Review every question once, because a quiz is only as accurate as its source. The Free plan includes 3 generations per month, and Plus removes that limit.

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Frequently asked questions

How many quiz questions should I make from one chapter?

Ten to fifteen questions usually covers the main ideas of a typical chapter without making the quiz tedious. Shorter sections need fewer, and dense material works better split into several quizzes.

Is a quiz more effective than rereading a PDF for studying?

Testing yourself usually helps memory more than rereading, because retrieving an answer strengthens it. A quiz works best alongside spaced review rather than as a single session.

Can I export the quiz to another app?

Export to PDF and DOCX is included on Plus, and QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export are on Pro. The Free plan lets you study in the browser without exports.

Is there a free way to start?

Yes. The Free plan includes 3 generations per month, and no credit card is needed to start. Students can get 40% off with a school email.

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