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Turn your lecture slides into multiple-choice questions with AI

DeckOwl builds multiple-choice, true/false and short-answer quizzes with explanations from your own material. It does not make videos, so if you need practice questions from your lecture notes, this is the right tool.

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What this tool makes and what it does not

DeckOwl works as an MCQ maker app for your own study material. Upload PDFs, slides or notes and it writes multiple-choice, true/false or short-answer questions, each with an explanation. It does not produce video, so the output is quiz questions you can practice from in the browser or export on a paid plan.

Multiple-choice, true/false and short-answer questions
Explanations that show why each answer is right or wrong
Spaced repetition flashcards and mind maps from the same upload
Free plan with 3 generations per month and no credit card to start

Example multiple-choice questions on the human heart

Which chamber of the heart pumps oxygenated blood into the aorta?The left ventricle. It has the thickest muscular wall because it must push blood through the entire systemic circulation.

Which valve separates the left atrium from the left ventricle?The mitral (bicuspid) valve. It has two cusps and prevents blood from flowing back into the atrium when the ventricle contracts.

True or false: The right atrium receives oxygen-poor blood from the body.True. Blood returns through the superior and inferior vena cava and enters the right atrium before passing to the right ventricle.

Which vessel carries oxygen-poor blood from the right ventricle to the lungs?The pulmonary artery. It is one of the few arteries in the body that carries oxygen-poor blood.

What is the function of the sinoatrial node?It generates the electrical impulses that start each heartbeat and sets the heart's rhythm, which is why it is called the natural pacemaker.

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Questions from your files

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

An explanation for every answer

Each multiple-choice, true/false and short-answer question includes an explanation so you learn why an answer is right or wrong.

Export when you need it

Study in the browser on the free plan. Plus adds PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a PDF, slide deck, Word file, set of notes, or a photo of a page.

Choose question types

Pick multiple choice, true/false or short answer, then generate your questions.

Study or export

Practice in the browser right away, or export on a paid plan to share or import elsewhere.

Teachers and students who want a quiz instead of a video usually need questions that match one specific lecture. Upload that lecture's slides and the questions come from that content rather than generic question banks. Check each explanation against your source before you rely on it.

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Frequently asked questions

How many questions should I generate from a lecture on the human heart?

Start with 10 to 15 questions per lecture so you cover chambers, valves, blood flow and the conduction system without overloading a single session. Generate more from the same upload once you have worked through the first set.

How can I study the human heart with multiple-choice questions?

Answer the questions without looking at your notes, then read the explanation for every item, including the ones you got right. Retake the questions you missed after a day or two to check that the material has stuck.

Can DeckOwl make video quizzes?

No. DeckOwl creates text-based quiz questions with explanations, not videos. You can practice them in the browser on the free plan.

Can I export my quiz?

Yes, on paid plans. Plus at $39/year or $7.99/month adds PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export, and Pro at $14.99/month adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML. Students get 40% off with a school email.

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