Turn your own notes into a printable PDF quiz
Upload a PDF, slides, or notes and get multiple-choice, true/false, or open questions with explanations. Save the set as a PDF when you are ready to print.
Why a custom PDF beats a generic printout
Many students who ask how to make a PDF of a quiz set want a printable copy they can review away from a screen, without copying questions by hand. The most useful version is built from the reading and lectures you actually have, not from someone else's set.
- Works from your own PDFs, slides, notes, and page photos
- Each question includes an explanation of the correct answer
- Plus members export to PDF and DOCX, plus Anki and CSV
- Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export for course platforms
Questions from your material
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, or a photo of a page, and the quiz is built from that content.
Three question types
Multiple choice, true/false, and short answer questions, each with an explanation of the correct answer.
Export when you need paper
Plus members can export to PDF or DOCX. The free plan keeps studying in the browser.
How it works
Upload your notes
Add the PDF, slides, document, or photos of your pages. Text recognition reads the images.
Pick a question type
Choose multiple choice, true/false, or open questions, then generate the quiz.
Export the PDF
On the Plus plan, download the quiz as a PDF to print or share with a study group.
DeckOwl reads your own files and writes questions with explanations, so the PDF matches your course. Free accounts get 3 generations per month and can study in the browser. PDF export starts on the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month.
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Frequently asked questions
How many questions should a Greek mythology quiz have?
Aim for a set you can finish in one sitting, often about 10 to 20 questions per topic. Start with the gods and heroes your course covers, then add myths such as Pandora's jar.
What is the best way to study Greek mythology for a test?
Group the material by family lines and domains, such as the Olympian gods or the Trojan War heroes, and quiz yourself on one group at a time. Saying each answer aloud and explaining why it is correct helps the stories stick.
Can I export a generated quiz to PDF for free?
No. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, but no exports. PDF export is on Plus, at $39/year or $7.99/month.
Does DeckOwl work with my own notes or slides?
Yes. Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text file, or a photo of a page, and the questions are built from that material.
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