Turn your PDF into a multiple-choice quiz in minutes
Upload a PDF, slides, or notes and DeckOwl writes multiple-choice, true/false, and short answer questions, each with an explanation. Free to start, no credit card needed.
How PDF to MCQ quiz generation works
Many students and teachers already have the material they need in a PDF, such as a reading packet, lecture slides, or a textbook chapter. A PDF to MCQ quiz workflow turns that file into practice questions without writing each one by hand.
- Works with PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, and photos of pages
- Multiple-choice, true/false, and short answer question types
- Explanations included with each question
- Students get 40% off with a school email
Multiple-choice from any PDF
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, or plain text notes. DeckOwl drafts MCQs from the material you actually studied.
Explanations for every answer
Each question comes with an explanation of why the correct option is right, so wrong answers become lessons.
Export when you need it
Download PDF or DOCX on Plus, or QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML on Pro for your learning management system.
How it works
Upload your PDF
Add a PDF, slides, or notes. Photos of pages work too, since text recognition reads them.
Choose question types
Pick multiple choice, true/false, or short answer questions for your quiz.
Study or export
Practice in the browser on the free plan, or export your quiz on a paid plan.
Good multiple-choice items need one clearly correct answer and plausible distractors. Check the generated questions against your source before you rely on them, and edit any that test a detail the text never states.
Once the quiz is ready, practice it in the browser on the free plan, which includes 3 generations per month. Plus adds unlimited generations and PDF or DOCX export.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I write good multiple-choice questions from a reading?
Write one question per key idea and make sure the correct answer is clearly supported by the text. Use distractors a student could plausibly confuse with it, and avoid options like 'all of the above' that give away the answer.
How many questions should a practice quiz on one chapter include?
Around 10 to 15 questions per chapter keeps a single session manageable. Retake the questions you missed a few days later, since spaced review builds recall better than one long cram session.
Can I export my quiz to a learning management system?
Yes, the Pro plan exports QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML files. PDF and DOCX export are available on Plus, and the free plan is for studying in the browser.
Is there a free plan?
Yes, the free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser. No credit card is needed to start, and students get 40% off with a school email.
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