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Upload a lecture PDF, slide deck or set of notes. DeckOwl writes multiple-choice, true/false and open questions with explanations, and Pro exports them as Moodle XML.

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How to get Moodle-ready questions without retyping them

Teachers who need Moodle import quiz questions usually already have the content in slides or notes. The slow part is rewriting each item into a format Moodle accepts, with the right answer marked and feedback attached.

Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text or photographed pages
Generate multiple-choice, true/false and open questions with explanations
Export Moodle XML and QTI 2.1 on the Pro plan
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Example Moodle import quiz question formats

Which element wraps all questions in a Moodle XML import file?The quiz root element. Moodle reads each question element inside it, so a file without this wrapper will not import correctly.

What fraction value marks the correct answer in a Moodle XML multiple-choice question?100. Moodle gives full credit only when the selected answer carries fraction 100, while incorrect options use 0.

Which Moodle import format uses the syntax ::title:: and {=correct ~wrong}?GIFT format. It is a plain-text format that Moodle's Question bank import also accepts, with true/false questions written as {T} or {F}.

Where in Moodle do you import a question file?Open the course Question bank, select Import, choose the file format such as Moodle XML or GIFT, and upload the file. Imported questions are placed in the category you select.

Why should imported questions go into a named category?Categories keep question banks organized and let you reuse the same questions across several quizzes. Choosing the category during import avoids mixing new questions with older ones.

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Questions from your own material

Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or photos of pages. Every question is drawn from the content you provide.

Explanations for each answer

Each question includes a short explanation, so students see why the correct answer is right and what the distractors get wrong.

Moodle XML export on Pro

The Pro plan exports Moodle XML and QTI 2.1 files, ready to upload through your Moodle question bank import.

How it works

Upload your source

Add the lecture slides, chapter PDF or notes you want the quiz to cover. No credit card is needed to start.

Choose question types

Pick multiple-choice, true/false or open questions, then review the generated set against your source material.

Export and import

On Pro, export Moodle XML, then go to Question bank and Import in Moodle and select the Moodle XML format.

DeckOwl reads your source file and writes the questions first, so you edit and check them instead of starting from a blank page. Each item comes with an explanation that can also serve as feedback for students.

Check each question against your original notes before you import it. Confirm there is one clearly correct answer for multiple-choice items, and preview the quiz in Moodle before assigning it.

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Frequently asked questions

What file format does Moodle use to import quiz questions?

Moodle's Question bank import accepts several formats, including Moodle XML and GIFT, and you choose the format when you upload. Moodle XML is the format DeckOwl exports on the Pro plan.

How many quiz questions should I write for one Moodle quiz?

There is no fixed number, but a practical approach is to write at least one question for each learning objective you want to assess. Add extra questions if you plan to randomize them across attempts.

Do I need a paid plan to export Moodle XML files?

Yes, Moodle XML export is included in Pro at $14.99 per month. The Free plan allows studying in the browser without exports, and Plus covers PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV exports.

What should I check before importing generated questions into Moodle?

Compare each question with your source notes and confirm that multiple-choice items have exactly one correct answer. Preview the imported quiz in Moodle before students see it.

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