Turn your PDFs into quizzes with a PDF quiz maker
Upload a PDF, slides or notes and get a practice quiz built from that exact material, with an explanation for every answer.
Why a PDF quiz maker beats a generic quiz
Many people who want a printable quiz are really after something tied to the reading they already have, like a textbook chapter or a lecture deck. A PDF quiz maker works from that exact file, so the questions match your course instead of a generic template. DeckOwl does not hand out ready-made PDFs. It generates a custom quiz from your own material.
- Upload PDFs, PPTX slides, DOCX files, plain notes or photos of pages.
- Choose multiple-choice, true/false or short answer question types.
- Every question includes an explanation for the correct answer.
- The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study. Exports need Plus or Pro.
Questions from your own PDF
Upload a PDF, slides or notes and get multiple-choice, true/false or short answer questions built from that exact material.
Explanations for every answer
Each question comes with a short explanation, so a wrong answer becomes a lesson instead of a dead end.
Exports on paid plans
Plus exports to PDF, DOCX and Anki. Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML for learning management systems.
How it works
Upload your file
Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text file or a photo of a page.
Choose question types
Pick multiple-choice, true/false or short answer, or mix them in one quiz.
Review and practice
Check the questions, then practice in the browser. Export them if you are on a paid plan.
Each question is multiple-choice, true/false or short answer, and each one includes an explanation. Review the set, remove anything off target, and retest yourself until the weak spots are gone.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I make a quiz from a PDF for free?
Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, and no credit card is needed to start. Exporting the quiz requires a paid plan.
How many questions should a solar system quiz have?
Ten to fifteen questions usually cover the main ideas of a unit without making review tiring. Start shorter and add questions on topics you keep missing.
What is the best way to study a quiz on the planets?
Answer without looking at your notes first, then read the explanation for every miss. Retest the missed questions a day or two later to strengthen recall.
Which export formats are included in paid plans?
Plus at $39/year or $7.99/month adds PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export. Pro at $14.99/month adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export for learning platforms.
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