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Turn your lecture notes into a Moodle quiz import file

Upload a PDF, slide deck or set of notes and get multiple-choice, true/false or open questions with explanations. Study them in the browser, then move them into Moodle.

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Why a CSV is not the usual route into Moodle

Moodle quiz import from CSV often stalls because Moodle's core question import is built around formats like Moodle XML, GIFT and Aiken rather than plain spreadsheets. Teachers who start with a CSV usually end up reformatting every row by hand before Moodle accepts it.

Start from your own PDFs, slides or notes instead of retyping questions.
Review each generated question and its explanation before importing.
Export Moodle XML on the Pro plan so Moodle can read the file directly.
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Example Moodle question import formats

In GIFT format, how do you write a true/false question?Put {T} or {F} after the question stem, for example: The sun is a star. {T}. This tells Moodle which answer is correct.

In GIFT format, what symbol marks a correct multiple-choice answer?An equals sign (=) marks the correct answer, and a tilde (~) marks each wrong answer inside the braces.

In Aiken format, how is the correct answer indicated?With a line beginning ANSWER: followed by the letter of the correct option, placed after the listed choices.

In GIFT format, how do you write a short-answer question?Write the question, then put the accepted answer after an equals sign inside braces, such as {=Paris}.

What is the root element of a Moodle XML question file?A quiz element wraps each question element, and each question has a type attribute such as multichoice or truefalse.

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Questions from your own material

Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or photos of pages and get questions based on what your course actually covers.

Three question types

Choose multiple-choice, true/false or open questions, each with an explanation so you can check the reasoning behind every answer.

Export for Moodle on Pro

The Pro plan adds Moodle XML and QTI 2.1 export so questions can be brought into your Moodle question bank.

How it works

Upload your notes

Add a PDF, slides, a Word file or a photo of your notes. Text recognition reads photos of pages.

Pick question types

Select multiple-choice, true/false or open questions and review the generated set with its explanations.

Export or study

Study in the browser on the free plan, or export Moodle XML on Pro to bring the questions into Moodle.

A better starting point is the source material. Generating questions from your own lecture slides or notes gives you a set that matches what you taught, and you can review each item before it goes into the question bank.

Once the questions look right, export them in a format Moodle reads directly. On the Pro plan at $14.99 per month, DeckOwl exports Moodle XML, and the Plus plan at $39 per year or $7.99 per month includes PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I format a GIFT file for Moodle quiz import?

In GIFT, the question title is in double colons, and each answer sits in braces, with an equals sign marking the correct option and a tilde marking wrong ones. Moodle's question import page lists GIFT as one of its accepted formats.

What is the difference between Aiken and GIFT in Moodle?

Aiken is a simpler plain-text format where options are listed as letters and a line starting with ANSWER gives the correct letter. GIFT supports more question types, including true/false and short answer, within the same file.

Can I export Moodle XML on the free plan?

No. The free plan lets you study in the browser with 3 generations per month and does not include exports. Moodle XML export is part of the Pro plan at $14.99 per month.

Do I need a credit card to start?

No. You can start on the free plan without a credit card and upgrade later if you need unlimited generations or exports.

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