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Turn your notes into questions for a live online pub quiz

Skip the late-night hunt for trivia. Upload your own material and get questions with answers and explanations, ready for your next round.

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Why hosts prepare their own live questions

Hosting a live online pub quiz takes more prep than most hosts expect, especially when every round needs fresh questions that players have not already seen.

Questions written from your own source, not a generic list you have to edit heavily
Multiple-choice, true/false and open formats in one place
Short explanations to back up each answer when players challenge it
Exports to PDF and DOCX on Plus, and QTI or Moodle XML on Pro

Example general knowledge trivia questions for a pub quiz

Which chemical symbol stands for sodium?Na, taken from its Latin name natrium.

What is the capital of Australia?Canberra, chosen as a compromise between Sydney and Melbourne.

Who painted The Starry Night?Vincent van Gogh, who painted it in 1889 while staying at an asylum in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence.

Which language has the most native speakers worldwide?Mandarin Chinese, while English has the most total speakers once second-language learners are counted.

In which year did the Berlin Wall fall?1989, which was followed by German reunification in 1990.

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Questions from your material

Upload PDFs, slides, DOCX files, plain notes or photos of pages and get multiple-choice, true/false or open questions.

Explanations for every answer

Each question comes with an explanation, so you can settle disputes at the bar and move on to the next round.

Export when you are ready

Save your question set as PDF or DOCX on Plus, or as QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML on Pro.

How it works

Upload your source

Add a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a page. Text recognition reads images as well as documents.

Choose a question type

Pick multiple-choice, true/false or open questions, then generate a set for the round you have planned.

Run the round your way

Review the questions and explanations, then read them out in the video call or quiz host you already use.

Starting from your own material keeps the round on topic. Upload the notes, slides or reading your group chose, and DeckOwl drafts questions with answers and short explanations you can check before the call starts.

The free plan includes 3 generations per month and needs no credit card to start, so you can test a round before deciding whether you need more.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I write general knowledge trivia questions with one clear answer?

Choose facts that have a single well-established answer, such as a date, a capital or a named person, and avoid wording that invites debate. Check each answer against a reliable reference before the round starts.

Does DeckOwl run the live session for me?

No. DeckOwl generates the questions and explanations, and you run the round in the video call or quiz host you already use.

Can I export the questions to use again later?

Yes, on paid plans. PDF and DOCX export are included in Plus at $99.90/year or $9.99/month, and QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export are included in Pro at $14.99/month.

Is there a free way to try it first?

Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, and you do not need a credit card to start.

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