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Upload a PDF, slides or notes and get multiple-choice, true/false or short-answer trivia questions, each with an explanation. Start free, no credit card needed.

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Why build pub quiz questions from your own material

Writing pub quiz questions from scratch eats up an evening, and generic lists rarely match the topics your regulars enjoy. Upload your own notes, slides or a PDF of a book chapter and DeckOwl drafts questions from that material.

Works with PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text and photos of pages
Multiple-choice, true/false and short-answer question types
Explanations for every answer so you can settle disputes fast
Free plan available, with no credit card needed to start

Example general knowledge trivia questions

Which is the largest ocean on Earth?The Pacific Ocean, which covers more area than all of Earth's land combined.

What is the capital of Australia?Canberra, chosen as a compromise between rivals Sydney and Melbourne.

Who wrote the novel Frankenstein?Mary Shelley, whose book was first published anonymously in 1818.

True or false: honey never spoils.True. Its low moisture and acidity make it very hard for microbes to grow.

Which element has the chemical symbol Fe?Iron, whose symbol comes from the Latin word ferrum.

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Built from your material

Questions come from the facts in your own files, so the round matches the topics your crowd actually cares about.

Explanations included

Every answer ships with a short reason, so the quizmaster can settle a dispute at the bar without reaching for a phone.

Mixed question types

Choose multiple-choice, true/false or short-answer questions, or combine them in one set for variety across rounds.

How it works

Upload your source

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text file or a photo of a page. Text recognition reads images too.

Generate and review

Pick the question types and count, then cut any question that is too obscure or too easy for your room.

Study or export

Run the round from your browser on the free plan, or export to PDF or DOCX on the Plus plan.

Each question comes with an explanation, which makes it easy to check answers quickly during the round. Review the set, drop anything that misses the mark, and export to PDF or DOCX on the Plus plan when you want to print it.

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Frequently asked questions

How many questions should a pub quiz round have?

Most rounds run 8 to 12 questions, which keeps a table engaged without dragging. Generate a few extra so you can cut any that are too hard or too easy.

How do I write good general knowledge trivia questions?

Aim for one clear fact per question with a single correct answer, and avoid trick wording. Mix easy and hard items so every team has a realistic chance to score.

Can I export the questions for use in other tools?

PDF and DOCX export are available on the Plus plan, and QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export are on Pro. The free plan lets you run quizzes in the browser without exports.

Is there a free plan?

Yes. The 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.

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