Create an online test from your own PDFs and notes
Upload a PDF, slides or notes and get multiple-choice, true/false or open questions with explanations. Start free in your browser, with no download required.
How an online test maker differs from a downloadable test
Many people who type online test maker into a search bar are hoping to download a ready-made test. DeckOwl takes a different approach: it writes a test from the material you already have, such as your lecture slides or chapter notes, so the questions match what you need to know.
- Questions drawn from your own pages, not generic templates
- Multiple-choice, true/false and open questions in one generation
- Explanations for every answer so mistakes teach something
- Free plan to try it, with no credit card needed to start
Works in your browser
Study and take your tests online with no software to install. The free plan includes 3 generations a month.
Multiple question types
Multiple-choice, true/false and open questions, each with an explanation of the answer.
Exports when you need them
Export to PDF or DOCX on Plus, and to QTI 2.1 or Moodle XML on Pro for your learning system.
How it works
Add your material
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes or a photo of a page.
Choose question types
Pick multiple-choice, true/false or open questions for your test.
Study or export
Take the test in your browser, or export it if you are on a paid plan.
Each question comes with an explanation, which helps when you get one wrong. Free accounts get 3 generations per month and can study in the browser; exporting to PDF or DOCX requires Plus.
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Frequently asked questions
How many questions should a cell biology practice test include?
Ten to twenty questions usually cover one chapter well enough to find gaps. Shorter tests are easier to repeat, which helps with recall.
How should I study after I finish a practice test?
Review every wrong answer and read the explanation before moving on. Then retest those topics after a day or two so the material sticks.
Is there a free online test maker I can use without installing anything?
The free plan lets you study in the browser with 3 generations per month and nothing to install. Exports are paid features.
Which export formats need a paid plan?
PDF and DOCX export are included with Plus, and QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export are included with Pro.
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