A quiz generator that works straight from your PDF files
Upload a textbook chapter, lecture slides or class notes. DeckOwl writes practice questions with explanations, so you can test yourself before the exam.
Making a practice quiz from your own PDF
A quiz generator using PDF files is most useful when the questions come from the exact reading your class uses, not from generic material. Upload the chapter, handout or lecture deck and the tool builds questions from its text.
- Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, notes or photos of pages.
- Choose multiple choice, true/false or short-answer questions.
- Every question includes an explanation of the correct answer.
- Export to PDF, DOCX, Anki or CSV on paid plans, and QTI 2.1 or Moodle XML on Pro.
Three question types
Multiple choice, true/false and short answer, generated from the material you upload.
Explanations for every answer
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, DOCX, Anki and CSV, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML for course sites.
How it works
Upload your file
Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file or photo of a page. Scanned pages are read with text recognition.
Choose the question types
Pick multiple choice, true/false or short answer, and how many questions you want.
Study and review
Take the quiz in your browser, read the explanations, and repeat the questions you missed.
Good practice questions test understanding, not just recall. Mix question types so you have to recognize a correct statement, pick the best answer and explain a concept in your own words. Read each explanation even when you got the answer right.
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Frequently asked questions
How many practice questions should I make from a 30-page chapter?
Start with 15 to 20 questions across a mix of types, then add more for sections you find difficult. Covering each major heading at least once helps you see gaps.
Should a practice quiz mix multiple choice and short answer questions?
Yes. Multiple choice checks whether you can recognize a fact, while short answer forces you to recall and state it, which is closer to exam conditions.
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.
Can I export quizzes to Moodle or QTI?
Moodle XML and QTI 2.1 export are included on the Pro plan. PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export are available on the Plus plan.
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