Turn your notes into a Moodle quiz file you can upload
Upload your PDFs, slides or notes and get multiple-choice, true/false or open questions with explanations, ready to export as Moodle XML on the Pro plan.
How a Moodle quiz file upload works
Most teachers who look into this already have the questions and just need them inside Moodle. A moodle quiz file upload goes smoothly when the file uses a format Moodle reads, such as Moodle XML, GIFT or Aiken, because Moodle does not read PDFs or slides directly.
- Moodle XML keeps question types, answers and feedback together in one file.
- GIFT and Aiken are plain-text formats that are easy to check by eye.
- Review every generated question before importing, since AI can misread a source.
- The free plan works in the browser with 3 generations per month and no exports.
Reads your own material
Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or photos of pages. Photos are read with text recognition.
Multiple question types
Multiple choice, true/false and short answer questions, each with an explanation.
Moodle XML export
On Pro, export your questions as Moodle XML and import them through the question bank.
How it works
Upload your notes
Add a PDF, slides, DOCX, text file or photos of pages.
Generate and review
Choose question types, then check each answer and explanation before exporting.
Export for Moodle
On Pro, download Moodle XML and bring it in with the question bank's Import option.
If you were hoping for a ready-made file to download, DeckOwl takes a different route. You upload your own material and it generates questions from it. Moodle XML export is included on Pro at $14.99 per month, while Plus at $99.90 per year or $9.99 per month adds PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export.
Before you upload, check the file for one question per block, a clearly marked correct answer and no stray formatting. That quick review saves time when Moodle reports import errors.
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Frequently asked questions
Can Moodle import a PDF straight into a quiz?
No. Moodle reads question files such as Moodle XML, GIFT or Aiken, so a PDF has to be turned into questions first.
What file format should I use for a Moodle quiz upload?
Moodle XML is the most complete choice because it stores question types, answers and feedback together. GIFT and Aiken are simpler plain-text options for basic multiple-choice questions.
Is Moodle XML export free with DeckOwl?
No. Moodle XML export is part of the Pro plan at $14.99 per month. The free plan has no exports, and Plus adds PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export.
How many questions should a Moodle quiz have for one chapter?
There is no fixed number, but 10 to 20 questions is a common range for a short chapter quiz. Start with key terms and definitions, then add questions on processes and examples.
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