An online quiz maker that builds questions from your own notes
Upload a PDF, slides, or notes and get multiple-choice, true/false, or short-answer questions with explanations. DeckOwl doesn't include leaderboards, so this page covers what it does and where to pair it with other tools.
What DeckOwl does with an online quiz maker
If you want an online quiz maker with leaderboard, know up front that DeckOwl does not include a live leaderboard or multiplayer game mode. What it does is turn your own study material into a quiz you can take alone or share.
- Quizzes are generated from your own notes, slides, or PDFs.
- Every question includes an explanation, not just the right letter.
- Free plan: 3 generations per month, study in the browser.
- Pro ($14.99/month) adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export for LMS use.
Quizzes from your material
Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, or photos of pages and get a quiz built from that content.
Explanations on every answer
Multiple-choice, true/false, and short-answer questions come with explanations so wrong answers teach something.
Export for class
Plus exports to PDF and DOCX. Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML for learning management systems.
How it works
Upload your notes
Add a PDF, slide deck, document, text file, or a photo of a page.
Choose a question type
Pick multiple choice, true/false, or short answer, then generate the quiz.
Review and study
Check the questions, read the explanations, and study in the browser or export the set.
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, notes, or photos of pages, and the AI writes multiple-choice, true/false, or short-answer questions with explanations. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study. Plus, at $99.90/year or $9.99/month, removes the limit and adds PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV export.
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Frequently asked questions
Does DeckOwl have a leaderboard?
No. DeckOwl creates quizzes from your material and you study them in the browser, but it has no live leaderboard or ranking feature. You would need a separate tool for competitive scoring.
Do leaderboards help students study better?
The evidence is mixed. They can motivate some learners, but students near the bottom may disengage, so ranking by personal improvement or team totals is often less discouraging.
How many questions should a practice quiz have?
Ten to twenty questions is a common range for a short review session. Adjust the number to the time you have and the length of the source material.
Can I export quizzes to my LMS?
Yes, on Pro ($14.99/month), which exports QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML. Plus ($99.90/year or $9.99/month) exports PDF and DOCX.
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