Turn any PDF into a quiz with AI explanations
Upload a PDF, slides or notes and get practice questions with a clear explanation for every answer. Study in your browser free, or export when you need a file.
What a PDF to quiz converter does and does not do
DeckOwl does not export HTML, so it is not a PDF to quiz converter for building web pages. What it does is read your PDF and write the quiz for you, with multiple-choice, true/false or open questions and an explanation for each answer.
- Works from your own PDF, slides or notes, not generic quiz banks
- Every question includes an explanation of the correct answer
- Free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study
- Students get 40% off with a school email, and no credit card is needed to start
Three question types
Multiple-choice, true/false and short-answer questions, generated from the material you upload.
Explanations for every answer
Each question shows why the correct answer is right, so wrong answers become lessons.
Export when you need it
Plus exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV. Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML for course platforms.
How it works
Upload your PDF
Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file or a photo of a page. Photos are read with text recognition.
Pick the question types
Choose multiple-choice, true/false or short-answer questions, then generate the quiz.
Study or export
Work through the quiz in your browser, or export it if your plan includes that format.
Upload a lecture PDF, slides or notes, then check the questions before you study. Plus adds PDF and DOCX export, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML for learning management systems.
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Frequently asked questions
What HTML topics make good quiz questions?
Tag purpose, attributes, document structure and character encoding all work well as questions. Upload a textbook chapter or your own HTML notes and the quiz will focus on those terms.
How many questions should a quiz on HTML basics have?
Ten to fifteen questions is a good range for one chapter. Retake the quiz after a day or two so you practice recall rather than remembering the order of answers.
Can I export the quiz to HTML?
No, DeckOwl does not export HTML. Plus includes PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML.
Do I need a credit card to try it?
No. The free plan gives you 3 generations per month with browser study, and you can upgrade later if you need exports.
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