Make a quiz by uploading your PDF, slides or notes
Drop in a lecture PDF, slide deck or set of notes. DeckOwl writes multiple-choice, true/false and open questions with explanations, so you can start practicing in minutes.
How a quiz maker by uploading PDF saves study time
Your lecture PDF already contains the material your exam will test, so the fastest route to practice is a quiz maker by uploading PDF rather than writing questions by hand. You keep control of the content because every question traces back to the pages you supplied.
- Questions are based only on the file you upload
- Multiple-choice, true/false and open questions with explanations
- Photos of pages are read with text recognition
- Free plan includes 3 generations per month, studied in the browser
Works from your own material
Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or photos of pages. The questions come from what your class actually covered.
Explanations for every answer
Each question includes an explanation, so a wrong answer teaches you why the right one is correct.
Export when you need it
Plus adds PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export. Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML for course sites.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a textbook page.
Choose a question type
Pick multiple-choice, true/false, short answer or a mix, and how many you want.
Practice and review
Answer in the browser, read the explanations, and retry the questions you missed.
Multiple-choice and true/false questions check recognition, while short answer questions make you retrieve the idea yourself, which is harder and usually more useful before an exam. Explanations after each answer turn a missed question into a short lesson.
Generate a new set after each chapter, not just before a test, so the practice follows the order you learned the material.
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Frequently asked questions
How many quiz questions should I write for one chapter?
A practical target is 10 to 20 questions per chapter, weighted toward the terms and concepts your instructor emphasized. Mixing multiple-choice with short answer questions tests both recognition and recall.
How should I use practice quizzes when studying cell biology?
Answer each question before reading the explanation, then retry the ones you missed after a day or two. Retrieving answers from memory works better than rereading your notes.
Can I upload scanned pages or photos instead of a PDF?
Yes. Photos of pages are read with text recognition, and clear, well-lit images give the best results.
Can I export my quiz to Word or Moodle?
DOCX export is included in Plus, and Moodle XML and QTI 2.1 export are included in Pro. The free plan lets you study in the browser with 3 generations per month.
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