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Turn any PDF into a quiz with AI

Upload a lecture PDF, slides or notes and DeckOwl writes the questions, answer choices and explanations. Export to PDF, DOCX, QTI or Moodle XML on paid plans.

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From PDF to a quiz you can actually use

A lecture PDF is good for reading but weak for testing. A PDF to quiz workflow turns the same pages into questions you answer, so gaps show up before the exam. Upload the file and DeckOwl drafts multiple-choice, true/false or short answer items, each with an explanation for the correct answer.

Questions come from your own uploaded material, not a generic question bank.
Each item includes an explanation you can show after the answer.
The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser.
Students get 40% off Plus with a school email, and no credit card is needed to start.

Example organic chemistry quiz questions

Which reagent sequence converts an alkene to an alcohol with no carbocation rearrangement?Borane in THF followed by hydrogen peroxide and base. Hydroboration avoids a carbocation intermediate, so no rearrangement can occur.

True or false: SN2 reactions proceed with inversion of configuration at the carbon.True. The nucleophile attacks from the side opposite the leaving group, which flips the stereocenter.

Why does a tertiary alkyl halide favor SN1 over SN2?Steric hindrance blocks backside attack, while the tertiary carbocation is stabilized by three alkyl groups.

What is the major product of HBr addition to propene?2-bromopropane. Markovnikov addition puts hydrogen on the carbon that already has more hydrogens, so bromine goes to the more substituted carbon.

Which ranks higher in IUPAC naming priority, a ketone or an alcohol?Ketone. Ketones outrank alcohols, so the alcohol is named with a hydroxy prefix when both groups are present.

Generate the full set

Multiple-choice, true/false and short answer

Pick the question types you need, and each item comes with an explanation for the correct answer.

Works from your own files

Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or photos of pages. Photos are read with text recognition.

Ready for your LMS

Export to PDF or DOCX on Plus, and to QTI 2.1 or Moodle XML on Pro.

How it works

Upload

Add a PDF, slide deck, document or photo of a page.

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DeckOwl drafts questions with answers and explanations from your material.

Review and export

Edit the questions, then study in the browser or export on a paid plan.

Review the draft before you assign it. Remove repeated questions, fix wording that drifts from your course material, and check that the wrong options in multiple-choice items are plausible. The explanations make this faster because you can see why each answer is right.

If you run a course or training program, export options matter. Plus includes PDF and DOCX export, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML for importing into a learning management system.

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Frequently asked questions

How many questions should a PDF quiz have for organic chemistry?

For one reading chapter, 10 to 20 questions usually cover the main reactions without overwhelming review. Mix recall questions on reagents with short answer items on mechanisms.

What is the best way to study organic chemistry from a PDF?

Work through reaction mechanisms step by step and answer the questions before checking your notes. Redo the ones you miss the next day to build recall.

Can I export the quiz to Moodle?

Moodle XML export is available on the Pro plan, along with QTI 2.1. PDF and DOCX export are included on Plus.

Do I need a credit card to try it?

No. You can start on the free plan with 3 generations per month and study in the browser. Exports require a paid plan.

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