Turn any PDF into a quiz with AI
Upload a lecture PDF, slides or notes and get practice questions with explanations in minutes. Start free, with no credit card required.
How a PDF quiz maker fits into studying
Your lecture PDF already contains the questions your exam will ask, so a PDF quiz maker saves the hour you would spend writing them by hand.
- Multiple-choice, true/false and short answer questions from one upload
- Explanations for every answer so missed questions teach you something
- Works with PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text and photos of pages
- Free plan includes 3 generations per month, with no credit card needed
From any PDF
Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or photos of pages, and the quiz is built from your own material.
Three question types
Multiple choice, true/false and short answer questions, each with an explanation for the answer.
Study now or export later
Take quizzes 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 material
Add a PDF, slides, a DOCX file or notes. Photos of pages are read with text recognition.
Choose question types
Pick multiple choice, true/false or short answer, then generate the quiz.
Check and practice
Read the explanations, then take the quiz in your browser.
DeckOwl reads the text of your file, picks out the key facts, and writes questions with answers and short explanations. Because the questions come from your own material, the quiz matches what your instructor covered rather than a generic textbook.
Testing yourself is one of the most reliable ways to remember material, so a quiz beats rereading the same pages. Generate a fresh quiz after each chapter and retake the questions you missed.
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Frequently asked questions
How many questions should a practice quiz include?
Aim for enough questions to cover each main idea at least once, which is often 10 to 20 for a single chapter. Shorter quizzes work well for daily review, and longer ones suit a full exam.
How should I use a practice quiz to study?
Answer every question before reading the explanation, and note which ones you missed. Retake the missed questions a day or two later to check what you remember.
Can I export the quiz to Moodle or use it in my course?
QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export are part of the Pro plan at $14.99 per month. Plus, at $39 per year or $7.99 per month, includes PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export.
Is there a way to try it before paying?
Yes, the free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, and no credit card is needed to start. Exports are not included on the free plan.
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