Turn your notes into quizzes on a quiz generator platform
Upload a lecture PDF, a slide deck, or typed notes and get practice questions with explanations you can study in the browser right away.
How a quiz generator platform fits into studying
Choosing a quiz generator platform usually comes down to what you can feed it and what you can do with the output. DeckOwl reads PDFs, DOCX and PPTX files, plain text notes and photos of pages, then writes multiple-choice, true/false or short-answer questions with explanations.
- Works from your own PDFs, slides, notes and photographed pages
- Mixes multiple-choice, true/false and short-answer questions
- Gives an explanation with each answer so you learn from mistakes
- Exports to PDF and DOCX on paid plans, with QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML on Pro
Three question formats
Multiple-choice, true/false and short-answer questions, generated from the material you upload.
Explanations on every item
Each question includes a short explanation of why the correct answer is right, so wrong answers become study points.
Export when you need it
Paid plans export to PDF and DOCX, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML for course platforms.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text file, or a photo of a page. Photos are read with text recognition.
Choose a question type
Pick multiple-choice, true/false or open questions, then generate the set.
Study or export
Work through the quiz in your browser, or export it if you are on a paid plan.
Testing yourself on your own material works better than rereading it. Generated questions point you to the exact idea you missed, and the explanation tells you why the right answer holds.
Teachers and tutors can use the same workflow to draft a quiz from a chapter in minutes, then edit the wording before sharing it with a class.
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Frequently asked questions
How many questions should a practice quiz have for an intro biology exam?
Ten to twenty questions per chapter is a practical range for a focused review session. Mix question types so you practice recognizing terms, applying concepts and ruling out wrong statements.
What is the best way to study biology from a quiz?
Answer the questions before checking, and write down the concept behind every miss. Retake the questions you got wrong after a day or two, since spacing your practice improves recall.
Can I export the quizzes I generate?
PDF and DOCX export come with the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month. QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export are available on the Pro plan at $14.99/month.
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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