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Turn any PDF into a quiz with AI

Upload a lecture PDF, slides or notes and get practice questions with explanations you can study in your browser.

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From PDF to quiz without retyping

Most people looking into a PDF to quiz workflow already have the material: a chapter, a lecture deck or a set of class notes. DeckOwl reads that file and writes questions from its actual content, so the quiz matches what your course covered instead of a generic template.

Works with PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text and photos of pages
Multiple choice, true/false and short answer questions
Explanations for every question
Free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study

Example respiratory system quiz questions

Which muscle is the main driver of quiet inhalation?The diaphragm. Its contraction flattens it downward, increasing chest volume and lowering pressure so air flows in.

True or false: Gas exchange in the lungs happens across the walls of the alveoli and capillaries.True. Oxygen diffuses into the blood and carbon dioxide diffuses out across these thin walls, which keeps the barrier short.

Where does the trachea divide into the left and right main bronchi?At the carina, a ridge at the lower end of the trachea. It marks the split into the two main bronchi.

Why does surfactant matter for lung function?It reduces surface tension in the alveoli. Without it, alveoli tend to collapse, especially during exhalation.

Which airway structure first warms, humidifies and filters inhaled air?The nasal cavity. Its mucosa and hairs condition air before it reaches the lower airways.

Generate the full set

Three question types

Multiple choice, true/false and short answer questions, generated from your own material.

Explanations included

Every question comes with an explanation, so a wrong answer still teaches you something.

Export when you need it

Plus exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV. Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML for your LMS.

How it works

Upload your PDF

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file or a photo of a page.

Choose question types

Pick multiple choice, true/false or short answer, and how many questions you want.

Study or export

Practice in the browser on the free plan, or export your quiz on Plus or Pro.

Each question includes an explanation, which matters most when your answer is wrong. Short answer questions ask you to produce the idea yourself, while multiple choice and true/false are quick for review sessions.

Printable quiz sheets rarely match your reading list. A custom quiz built from your own PDF is the closer fit, and you can export it to PDF or DOCX on Plus, or to QTI or Moodle XML on Pro, if your instructor or LMS needs a file.

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Frequently asked questions

How many questions should a respiratory system quiz have?

Start with a short set of 10 to 15 questions covering one topic, such as breathing mechanics or gas exchange. Shorter quizzes are easier to repeat across several study sessions.

What should I focus on when studying the respiratory system?

Focus on the path of air from the nose to the alveoli, the mechanics of gas exchange, and how the diaphragm and intercostal muscles change lung volume. Explaining each step aloud after a quiz helps it stick.

Can I export a quiz generated from my PDF?

Exports are paid features: PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV on Plus, and QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML on Pro. The free plan lets you study in the browser.

Do I need a credit card to try it?

No. You can start on the free plan with 3 generations per month and no credit card. Students can get 40% off with a school email.

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