Turn your notes into quiz questions sorted by category
Upload a PDF, slide deck or set of notes. DeckOwl drafts multiple-choice, true/false and short-answer questions, grouped under the topics in your material, with an explanation for every answer.
How categories make a quiz easier to study
A quiz category generator works best when each question is tied to a specific part of the material. A biology quiz that mixes cell structure, genetics and ecology is harder to review than one split into those three groups, because you can see exactly where your gaps are.
- Categories come from the headings in your own material, not a generic template.
- Each question includes an explanation so you can see why an answer is correct.
- You can mix multiple choice, true/false and short-answer questions in one quiz.
- Scores by category show which topics need another review session.
Questions grouped by topic
Each question is filed under a category taken from your headings, chapters or slide titles, so you can study one section at a time.
Explanations on every answer
Each question comes with a short explanation of why the correct answer is right, which makes wrong answers easier to learn from.
Study in the browser or export
Practice on the free plan in your browser. Paid plans add PDF and DOCX export, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML for course sites.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file or photo of a page. Photos are read with text recognition.
Review the categories
DeckOwl groups the questions under the topics it finds. Rename or reorder them to match your course.
Practice or export
Work through the quiz in your browser, or export it if you are on a paid plan.
Start with the structure already in your notes. Chapter titles, unit headings and slide titles usually make good categories. Keep each category focused on one idea, and check that every category has enough questions to show whether you understand it.
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Frequently asked questions
How many questions should each category in a quiz have?
Aim for at least five questions per category so that one lucky guess does not distort your results. Categories with only one or two questions show less about what you actually know.
How do I choose categories for a study quiz?
Start from the headings in your source material, such as chapters, units or slide titles. Group related terms under each heading, and merge any categories that only have a question or two.
Can I export category-sorted quizzes?
Yes. PDF and DOCX export are included with Plus at $39/year or $7.99/month. QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export are part of Pro at $14.99/month.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. The Free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, but it does not include exports.
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