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Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, typed notes or a photo of a page and get practice questions with explanations you can study in your browser.

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How a PDF-to-quiz tool builds questions from your reading

Most course PDFs are long, and a PDF-to-quiz tool can turn one chapter into practice questions in a single pass.

  • Works from PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text and photographed pages
  • Multiple-choice, true/false and short answer question types
  • Every question includes an explanation of the correct answer
  • Free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study
Example biology quiz questions from a sample PDF chapter
Which organelle produces most of the cell's ATP? A) Nucleus B) Mitochondrion C) Ribosome D) Golgi bodyB) Mitochondrion. Cellular respiration in the mitochondria generates most of the ATP the cell uses.
True or false: DNA replication is semiconservative.True. Each new double helix keeps one original strand and gets one newly synthesized strand.
Short answer: What is the role of messenger RNA?It carries the genetic code from DNA in the nucleus to ribosomes, where proteins are assembled.
Which phase of mitosis separates sister chromatids?Anaphase. Spindle fibers pull the sister chromatids toward opposite poles of the cell.
Osmosis moves water across a membrane toward which side?The side with higher solute concentration. Water moves toward the side with lower water potential, which has more dissolved solute.
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Three question types

Multiple-choice, true/false and short answer questions, each with an explanation of why the correct answer is right.

Reads your own files

Works from PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes and photos of pages, which are read with text recognition.

Export when you need it

Plus exports to PDF and DOCX. Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML for course systems.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a PDF, slides, a DOCX file or typed notes. Photos of pages work too.

Choose a question type

Pick multiple-choice, true/false or short answer, then generate the set.

Study and check explanations

Answer in the browser and read the explanation for every question, including the ones you got right.

The generator reads the text of your file, picks out definitions, processes and cause-and-effect claims, and writes questions that test those points. Each question comes with an explanation, so a wrong answer teaches you something instead of just being marked wrong.

Quiz questions work best when you retake them over several days. Review the ones you missed first, then answer the full set again before the exam.

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Frequently asked questions

How many questions should I generate from one chapter?

Start with 10 to 15 questions per chapter, then focus on the ones you miss. Too many questions from thin material tends to repeat the same point.

How should I study quiz questions made from a PDF?

Answer without looking at the source, read the explanation even when you were right, and retake missed questions after a day or two.

Can I export the quiz?

Exports are a paid feature. Plus includes PDF and DOCX export, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML for learning management systems.

Is there a free plan?

Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, and no credit card is needed to start. Students with a school email get 40% off.

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