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Turn your notes into quiz questions in the Moodle quiz format

Upload a PDF, slides or typed notes and get multiple-choice, true/false or open questions with explanations, ready to check and export.

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Why build quizzes from your own material

Writing questions in the moodle quiz format by hand means typing every answer option, setting the correct fraction and checking the XML structure before import. DeckOwl starts from the text you already have, so the first draft comes from your lecture content instead of a blank file.

Multiple choice, true/false and short answer questions
Explanations for each answer option
Free plan: 5 generations a week, study in the browser
Moodle XML export on Pro at $14.99 per month

Example Moodle XML quiz format questions

In Moodle XML, which element is the root that wraps all questions in a file?The quiz element is the root, and each question sits inside it. Moodle's importer expects a single root so it can read every question in one file.

Which question type name does Moodle XML use for a true/false question?truefalse is the type name for true/false questions. Moodle uses these names to decide how to display and score each question on import.

In a multichoice question, what fraction value marks the correct answer?100 marks the correct answer, and wrong answers get 0 or a negative value. Moodle treats the fraction as a percentage of the question's grade.

What does the name element hold in a Moodle XML question?The question name is a label used in the question bank to find the item. Students do not see it, because it is separate from the question text.

Which character encoding should a Moodle XML file use?UTF-8 is the encoding to use. Moodle expects UTF-8 so accented letters and symbols import correctly.

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Multiple question types

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

Works from your own files

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

Moodle XML export

Moodle XML export is included on the Pro plan, along with QTI 2.1 for other learning systems.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a PDF, slides, a Word file, or notes you typed or photographed.

Choose your question types

Pick multiple choice, true/false or short answer, then generate the set.

Review and export

Check each question and explanation, then export Moodle XML on Pro and import it into your course.

Moodle imports follow a fixed structure, so a quiz built from your own notes stays closer to what you actually taught. The generator reads your text, so review each question against your course materials before you import it.

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Frequently asked questions

What does a Moodle XML quiz file look like?

It is an XML file with a single quiz root element that contains one question element per item. Each question has a type such as multichoice or truefalse, and answer options carry a fraction value, with 100 marking the correct choice.

How do I mark the correct answer in a Moodle multiple-choice question?

Set the fraction to 100 on the correct answer and to 0 or a negative value on the others. Moodle uses these fractions to score each response.

Can I export Moodle XML on the free plan?

No. The free plan includes 5 generations a week and studying in the browser, while Moodle XML export is part of the Pro plan at $14.99 per month.

Which other formats can I export?

Pro also exports QTI 2.1. Plus, at $99.90 per year or $9.99 per month, adds PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV exports, and students get 40% off with a school email.

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