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Turn your class notes into a quiz with an AI quiz generator

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file or photo of a page. DeckOwl writes multiple-choice, true/false and short answer questions from your own material, with an explanation for every answer.

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How a quiz generator based on your notes helps you study

Rereading a lecture file feels productive but often leaves little behind, while a quiz generator based on your notes turns that same material into questions you have to answer. Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text file or a photo of a page, and the tool writes multiple-choice, true/false or short answer questions, each with an explanation.

Multiple-choice, true/false and short answer question types
Explanations for each answer so wrong guesses become lessons
Works from PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text and photos of pages
Free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study

Example cell biology quiz questions (sample topic)

Which organelle carries out most of a cell's ATP production?The mitochondrion. It runs cellular respiration, which converts glucose and oxygen into ATP.

True or false: plant cell walls are made mainly of cellulose.True. Cellulose gives plant cell walls their rigidity, and animal cells do not have cell walls.

What is the main job of the nucleolus?Assembling ribosome subunits from rRNA and proteins, which are then exported to the cytoplasm.

Why do mature human red blood cells lack a nucleus?The space is used for hemoglobin, which maximizes how much oxygen the cell can carry.

Which process moves water across a membrane toward higher solute concentration?Osmosis. It is passive movement of water through a semipermeable membrane.

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Built from your material

Questions come from the notes, slides or readings you upload, so the quiz covers what your course actually taught.

Explanations for every answer

Each question includes a short explanation, so a wrong guess becomes a lesson instead of a dead end.

Exports when you need them

Plus adds PDF and DOCX export. Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML for learning management systems.

How it works

Upload your notes

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text file or a photo of a page. Text in images is read with text recognition.

Pick question types

Choose multiple-choice, true/false, short answer or a mix, then generate the quiz.

Take the quiz and review

Answer in the browser, read the explanations, and revisit the questions you missed.

Pulling an answer from memory strengthens it more than rereading does. Take the quiz before an exam, then go back to the explanations for anything you missed. Because every question is drawn from your own material, the practice matches what your instructor expects you to know.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I know whether a quiz tests understanding or just memorization?

Good questions ask you to apply a concept, compare two ideas or explain why something happens, not just repeat a definition. Read the explanation after each answer to see the reasoning behind it.

Should I quiz myself before or after rereading my notes?

Try the quiz first, then reread only the parts you missed. Testing yourself before you review shows where the gaps are, which makes rereading faster.

Can I export the quizzes?

Exports are paid features. Plus ($99.90/year or $9.99/month) adds PDF and DOCX export, and Pro ($14.99/month) adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML. The free plan lets you study in the browser only.

Is there a free option?

Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, and no credit card is needed to start. Students can get 40% off with a school email.

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