Turn any PDF into a quiz with AI
Upload lecture slides, notes or a textbook chapter. DeckOwl writes multiple-choice, true/false and short-answer questions with explanations you can check against your own material.
How a PDF to quiz workflow saves time
Students who want a PDF to quiz workflow usually start with a file they already have: a lecture deck, a reading packet or a set of typed notes. Writing questions by hand from those pages takes longer than studying them, so most people skip the practice step entirely.
- Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text or photos of pages
- Generate multiple-choice, true/false or short-answer questions
- Read an explanation after every answer
- Export to PDF, DOCX or Anki on Plus, and QTI 2.1 or Moodle XML on Pro
Works from your files
Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or photos of pages. Photos are read with text recognition.
Question types that match your course
Get multiple-choice, true/false and short-answer questions generated from the material you provided.
Explanations for every answer
Each question includes an explanation, so a wrong answer teaches you why the right one is correct.
How it works
Upload your PDF or notes
Add a PDF, slide deck, document or pasted text. No credit card is needed to start.
Choose a question type
Pick multiple-choice, true/false or short-answer questions, then generate the quiz.
Take the quiz in your browser
Answer each question, read the explanation, and retake the items you missed.
DeckOwl reads the file and drafts questions based on its content. You review the set, keep what fits your course and rerun the generation when you want a different mix. The free plan includes 3 generations per month, and studying happens in the browser.
Paid plans add unlimited generations and exports to PDF, DOCX and Anki, so you can print a quiz or move it into another study app. Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export for instructors who run their own course shells.
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Frequently asked questions
How many questions should I generate from one chapter?
Start with a set that covers each main idea in the chapter at least once. Shorter quizzes done often usually beat one long quiz done once.
What should I check before trusting a quiz on algebra equations?
Solve each equation yourself before reading the answer, then confirm the steps match the method your class uses. Pay attention to sign errors when you move terms across the equals sign.
Is DeckOwl affiliated with Quizlet?
No. DeckOwl is a separate product, and the Quizlet-style name only describes the quiz format. Study exports are available as described on the pricing page.
Do I need to pay to export a quiz?
Yes. The free plan lets you study in the browser without exports. Plus includes PDF, DOCX and Anki export, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML.
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