Turn your notes into a quiz with random questions
Upload a PDF, slide deck, DOCX file or photo of a page. DeckOwl writes multiple-choice, true/false and short-answer questions with explanations, so you can practice from your own material.
Why a **random-question quiz maker** beats rereading notes
A random-question quiz maker helps when you have a long set of notes and no time to write practice questions by hand. Rereading tends to feel productive while teaching you little, because you recognize material without having to recall it. Questions force retrieval, and explanations show you why an answer is right.
- Turns lecture slides and textbook chapters into practice questions
- Explains each correct answer so missed questions become lessons
- Accepts photos of printed pages through text recognition
- Lets you study in the browser on the free plan with five generations a week
Three question types
Multiple choice, true/false and short-answer questions, each with an explanation of the correct answer.
Built from your material
Works with PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes and photos of pages, which are read with text recognition.
Export on paid plans
Plus exports PDF and DOCX. Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML for course platforms.
How it works
Upload your notes
Add a file, paste text or upload a photo of a page from your textbook or handout.
Generate the quiz
DeckOwl creates a set of questions from the content, with explanations for each answer.
Practice and review
Answer in the browser, read the explanations for missed questions and generate again when you need more.
Start with the topics you find hardest and keep sessions short. Missed questions are the most useful ones, so review those first and then try the set again later. Because DeckOwl builds questions from your own files, the quiz matches what your instructor actually covers.
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Frequently asked questions
How many practice questions should I answer in one session?
Short sessions of about 10 to 20 questions work well for most students. Spend extra time on the ones you miss, and come back to them within a few days.
How can I check that the quiz questions are accurate?
Read each explanation and compare it with your textbook or lecture slides. If an answer conflicts with your course material, trust the course material and flag the question.
Can I export my quiz?
Study in the browser is free with five generations a week. Plus ($99.90/year or $9.99/month) adds PDF and DOCX export, and Pro ($14.99/month) adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML.
Do I need a credit card to start?
No. You can start on the free plan without a credit card, and students get 40% off with a school email.
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