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Turn your notes into a quiz with AI

DeckOwl reads PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, text and photos of pages, then writes quiz questions with explanations you can practice in the browser.

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Why a quiz beats rereading your notes

Lecture slides and reading notes feel familiar long before you can recall them, which is why NoteGPT-style quiz maker tools focus on questions instead of summaries. DeckOwl turns your own material into a quiz you answer, so recall practice can start the same day you take notes.

Ask questions from the exact pages you studied, not from a generic question bank.
Read an explanation after every answer, whether you were right or wrong.
Retry missed questions in a later session to build lasting retention.
Export to PDF or DOCX on Plus when you need a printable copy.

Example study questions for lecture notes

What is the difference between a closed-ended and an open-ended quiz question?Closed-ended questions offer fixed choices such as multiple choice or true/false, while open-ended questions ask for a written answer. Open-ended items test recall more strongly because nothing is shown to prompt you.

Why does retrieval practice improve memory more than rereading?Retrieval forces your brain to rebuild the answer, which strengthens the memory path. Rereading mostly recreates familiarity, which feels like learning but leaves little to recall later.

What does spaced repetition change about review timing?It spaces reviews at increasing intervals, just before you would be likely to forget. This makes each review more effective than cramming the same material in one session.

True or false: Writing an explanation for a wrong answer helps you learn it.True. Explaining why an answer is wrong makes you compare it against the correct idea, which corrects the misconception.

What is a distractor in a multiple choice question?A distractor is a plausible wrong option designed to catch common misunderstandings. Good distractors reveal which misconception you still hold.

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Three question types

Multiple choice, true/false and short answer questions, each with an explanation for the correct answer.

Built from your material

Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or photos of pages, and text recognition reads the images.

Study or export

Practice in the browser on the free plan. Plus adds PDF and DOCX export, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML.

How it works

Upload your notes

Add a PDF, slide deck, document, text file or a photo of a page.

Choose question types

Pick multiple choice, true/false or short answer for your quiz.

Practice and review

Answer each question, read the explanation, and retry the ones you missed.

Each generated question comes with an explanation, so a wrong answer teaches you why the right one is correct. Mixing multiple choice with true/false and short answer questions tests recognition and recall at different levels.

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Frequently asked questions

How many quiz questions should I make from one chapter?

Start with 10 to 15 questions for a chapter of moderate length, then add more for dense material. Retake the quiz after a day or two to see what you still remember.

What is the best way to study from lecture notes?

Close the notes and answer questions from memory, then check your answers against the source. Spacing this practice over several days works better than one long review.

Is there a free plan?

Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, with no credit card needed to start.

Which formats can I export to?

PDF and DOCX export are included on Plus at $39/year or $7.99/month. QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export are on Pro at $14.99/month.

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