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Turn your notes into a QuestGen-style AI quiz in minutes

Upload PDFs, slides, DOCX files or photos of pages. Get multiple-choice, true/false and short answer questions with explanations you can study in the browser.

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How a QuestGen-style quiz generator fits into studying

Many people comparing a QuestGen AI quiz generator with other tools want quizzes built from their own files rather than a fixed question bank. DeckOwl reads your lecture slides or chapter notes and writes questions that match what you actually need to learn.

Generate questions from your own PDFs, slides, DOCX files or notes.
Choose multiple-choice, true/false or short answer formats.
Read an explanation for every answer to see why it is right or wrong.
Export to PDF, DOCX, Anki or CSV on Plus, and to QTI or Moodle XML on Pro.

Example biology quiz questions (general study topic)

What is the net ATP yield of glycolysis per glucose molecule?2 ATP. The pathway uses 2 ATP to start and produces 4, so the net gain is 2 in the cytoplasm.

Where do the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis take place?The thylakoid membranes of the chloroplast. Light energy drives electron transport there to make ATP and NADPH.

True or false: mitosis produces four genetically distinct daughter cells.False. Mitosis produces two genetically identical daughter cells; meiosis produces four genetically distinct gametes.

What does the Krebs cycle produce that feeds the electron transport chain?NADH and FADH2. These carriers donate high-energy electrons to the electron transport chain to drive ATP synthesis.

In double-stranded DNA, which base pairs with adenine?Thymine. A and T form two hydrogen bonds, while G and C form three.

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Multiple question types

Multiple-choice, true/false and short answer questions, each with an explanation for the correct answer.

Works from your files

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

Export when you need it

Exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV on Plus. QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML exports are on Pro.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a PDF, slide deck, DOCX file, plain notes or a photo of a page.

Generate your quiz

Choose your question types and let the AI build questions from your own content.

Study and review

Answer in the browser, read the explanation for each miss, and retake the questions you got wrong.

Quiz questions are most useful when they test recall before you reread. Attempt the quiz first, then use the explanations to fix each wrong answer. Retaking missed questions a day or two later helps the material stick.

If you teach, the Pro plan adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export so you can move quizzes into a learning management system. Students can start on the free plan without a credit card.

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Frequently asked questions

How many quiz questions should I make from one chapter?

Start with 10 to 15 questions per chapter, focusing on key terms, processes and common misconceptions. Mix multiple-choice with short answer so you test recall as well as recognition.

How do I study biology effectively with practice quizzes?

Take the quiz before rereading the chapter, then read the explanation for every wrong answer. Retake the missed questions after a day or two, since spaced attempts improve long-term recall.

Can I export quizzes to QTI or Moodle XML?

Yes, but QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export are part of the Pro plan at $14.99/month. Plus, at $99.90/year or $9.99/month, includes PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export.

Is there a free plan, and do I need a credit card?

The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, but no exports. You do not need a credit card to start, and students get 40% off with a school email.

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