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Turn your notes into trivia questions with AI

Upload a PDF, slide deck or set of notes and get multiple-choice, true/false or short-answer questions, each with an explanation of the correct answer.

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How a trivia maker turns your material into questions

Writing trivia questions from a textbook chapter takes longer than most people expect. A trivia maker built on DeckOwl reads your PDF, slides or notes and drafts multiple-choice, true/false or short-answer questions, each paired with an explanation of the correct answer.

Accepts PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain-text notes and photos of pages
Writes multiple-choice, true/false and short-answer questions
Includes an explanation with every answer
Exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV on Plus, with QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML on Pro

Example world geography trivia questions

Which river carries more water than any other river on Earth?The Amazon. Its huge discharge into the Atlantic Ocean makes it the largest river by volume.

What is the capital of Australia?Canberra. It was chosen as a compromise between rivals Sydney and Melbourne.

Which country has the most time zones, counting its overseas territories?France. Its overseas territories span many time zones, even though mainland France uses only one.

In which country is Mount Kilimanjaro located?Tanzania. The mountain sits in the north of the country near the border with Kenya.

Which is the largest ocean on Earth?The Pacific Ocean. It covers more area than all of Earth's land combined.

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Questions from your own material

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain-text notes or a photo of a page and get questions built from that content.

Explanations for every answer

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

Study in the browser or export

The free plan studies in the browser. Plus and Pro add exports, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a PDF, slides, a DOCX file, notes or a photo of a page.

Choose the question type

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

Review and study

Answer in the browser, then fix any question that does not match your source.

Trivia-style questions work well for review because each one tests a single fact you can recall quickly. Keep the set focused on one topic at a time, then edit or remove any question that does not match your source.

The free plan lets you study in the browser with 3 generations a month. Plus and Pro unlock unlimited generations and export options for when you need questions in another tool.

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Frequently asked questions

How many trivia questions should I make for one review session?

A set of 10 to 20 questions on a single topic is manageable in one sitting. Reviewing a few short sets across several days usually helps recall more than one long session.

What makes a good trivia question for studying?

Good questions test one clear fact from your source and have wrong options that are plausible but clearly incorrect. The explanation should point back to the reason the correct answer is right.

Is DeckOwl free to use?

The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, and no credit card is needed to start. Exports require a paid plan.

Can I export trivia questions to Moodle or QTI?

Moodle XML and QTI 2.1 export are included in the Pro plan at $14.99 per month. Students with a school email get 40% off.

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