Turn your notes into an online quiz with answers explained
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file or photo of a page and get multiple choice, true/false or short answer questions. Start free with no credit card.
Why a quiz you build from your own notes works better
An online quiz maker is most useful when it turns the material you already have, like lecture slides and reading notes, into questions you can answer and check.
- Works with PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text and photos of pages
- Mixes multiple choice, true/false and short answer questions
- Gives an explanation for every question
- Free plan to start, with no credit card needed
Questions from your own material
DeckOwl reads your PDFs, slides, notes and photos of pages, then writes questions based on what you actually uploaded.
An explanation for every answer
Each question comes with a reason, so a wrong answer shows you the concept you missed instead of just marking it wrong.
Export on paid plans
Plus adds PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export. Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML for course platforms. The free plan studies in the browser.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text file or a photo of a page. Text in photos is read with text recognition.
Pick the question types
Choose multiple choice, true/false or short answer, depending on what you need to practice.
Take the quiz and review
Answer the questions, then read the explanation for each one, and repeat the ones you missed.
Practicing with questions pulled from your own course tends to reveal gaps faster than rereading. When a question is wrong, the explanation points to the exact idea to review, which keeps the next session focused.
Track how you do from one round to the next. If the same question keeps tripping you up, that is a signal to go back to the source section and study it again.
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Frequently asked questions
How many quiz questions should I practice in one sitting?
Many students find 10 to 20 questions a manageable session. Repeat the ones you missed in a later session so the review stays focused.
What is the best way to study from a quiz after getting answers wrong?
Read the explanation for each missed question, then look up the section of your notes it came from. Come back to those questions after a day or two to see whether they stick.
Can I export my quizzes to Moodle or another course platform?
Yes, but only on the Pro plan, which adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export. Plus includes PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and lets you study in the browser, but exports are not included.
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