Turn your class notes into a PDF quiz for students
Upload a PDF, slides or photos of your notes and get a quiz with an explanation for every answer. No credit card needed to start.
Why a custom quiz beats a generic printable
Most printable quizzes online were written for someone else's class, so the questions rarely match what your students just covered. A PDF quiz for students works better when it is built from the exact slides, readings or notes used in that unit. DeckOwl reads PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text and photos of pages, then writes multiple-choice, true/false or short-answer questions with an explanation for each answer.
- Upload a lecture PDF, slide deck or typed notes
- Choose multiple-choice, true/false or short-answer questions
- Each question includes an explanation for the correct answer
- Export to PDF on Plus, or to QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML on Pro
Reads your own material
PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text and photos of pages are all supported.
Three question types
Multiple choice, true/false and short answer, each with an explanation.
Export when you need it
PDF and DOCX export on Plus; QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export on Pro.
How it works
Upload
Add a PDF, slide deck, document or photo of your notes.
Choose
Pick multiple choice, true/false or short answer questions.
Study or export
Take the quiz in your browser, or export it on a paid plan.
Teachers and tutors can also adjust the mix: short-answer items for recall, true/false for quick checks, and multiple choice for practice under time pressure. Because each question comes with an explanation, a missed item becomes a short review rather than a guess.
Free accounts get 3 generations per month and browser study. Plus, at $39 per year or $7.99 per month, adds unlimited generations and PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export. Pro, at $14.99 per month, adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export for learning management systems.
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Frequently asked questions
How many questions should a quiz for students include?
Most study sessions work well with 10 to 20 questions, since shorter quizzes are easier to repeat over several days. Longer quizzes are fine for a full unit review as long as the explanations are read.
What is the best way to study from a quiz?
Answer each question without looking, then read the explanation for any miss before moving on. Retake the missed questions a day or two later to check whether they stuck.
Can I export the quiz to PDF?
PDF export is included in the Plus plan, which costs $39 per year or $7.99 per month. The free plan lets you study in the browser but does not include exports.
Do I need a credit card to start?
No. You can start on the free plan with 3 generations per month and no credit card. Students with a school email get 40% off paid plans.
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