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Turn your notes into a practice quiz with AI

Upload PDFs, slides or notes and get multiple-choice, true/false and short answer questions with explanations for every answer.

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What this AI quiz generator does

DeckOwl does not make videos. It is an AI quiz generator that turns your PDFs, slides and notes into practice questions with explanations.

  • Multiple-choice, true/false and short answer questions
  • Explanations for every correct and incorrect answer
  • Quizzes built from your own notes, slides and PDFs
  • Free plan with three generations per month, no credit card needed
Example intro biology quiz questions (general study topic)
Which organelle produces most of a cell's ATP?Mitochondria. They carry out cellular respiration, the main pathway for making ATP.
True or false: photosynthesis releases oxygen as a byproduct.True. Water is split during the light-dependent reactions, releasing O2.
What is the main function of ribosomes?Protein synthesis. They translate mRNA into polypeptide chains.
Which molecule carries the genetic blueprint in most organisms?DNA. Its base sequence encodes the instructions for building proteins.
How do mitosis and meiosis differ in their results?Mitosis produces two genetically identical diploid cells, while meiosis produces four genetically distinct haploid gametes.
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Multiple-choice, true/false and short answer

Choose the question type that fits your course, and get questions written from your own material.

Explanations for every answer

Each question comes with a short explanation, so a wrong answer becomes a lesson instead of a guess.

Works from the files you already have

Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or a photo of a page, and the text is read for you.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a PDF, slide deck, Word file, notes or a photo of a page.

Generate the quiz

DeckOwl writes questions and explanations based on the content you provided.

Take the quiz and review misses

Study in the browser, then retake the questions you missed until they stick.

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text file or a photo of a page. DeckOwl reads the text, then writes multiple-choice, true/false or short answer questions, each with an explanation.

The free plan includes three generations per month and studying in the browser. Plus adds unlimited generations and PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export.

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Frequently asked questions

How many quiz questions should I make from one chapter?

Most chapters work well with 10 to 20 questions. Start with the key terms and processes your instructor emphasized, then focus on the ones you miss.

How do I study with practice quizzes more effectively?

Take the quiz without notes, then read the explanation for every wrong answer. Retake the missed questions after a day or two to strengthen recall.

Does DeckOwl make videos?

No. DeckOwl generates quizzes, flashcards and mind maps from your own material, not videos.

Can I export quizzes to Moodle or other platforms?

Exports are paid features. Plus includes PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export.

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