Turn your lecture notes into a quiz in one upload
Upload a PDF, slide deck, document or photo of your notes. DeckOwl writes questions with answers and explanations you can practice in the browser.
How to write a quiz from notes that tests real recall
Turning your own notes into a quiz takes longer than most people expect, and it is the step where gaps in understanding show up first. The fastest way to make a quiz from notes is to start from the material you already studied rather than a blank page.
- Questions stay tied to your own material, so the quiz checks what your class actually covered.
- Mix question types to test recognition, recall and short written answers in one set.
- Read the explanation after each attempt to see why an answer was right or wrong.
- Export to PDF or DOCX, Anki, QTI or Moodle XML on paid plans.
Works with your files
Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or photos of pages, and the text is read for you.
Three question types
Get multiple-choice, true/false and short answer questions built from the same material.
Explanations included
Each question comes with an explanation, so a wrong answer still teaches you something.
How it works
Add your notes
Upload a file or a photo of your notes, or paste the text directly.
Choose the question types
Pick multiple-choice, true/false or short answer, or mix them together.
Take the quiz
Answer in the browser, then review the explanations for anything you missed.
A useful quiz tests recall rather than recognition. Write questions that ask why or how, not only what a term means, and check that each wrong option is a plausible mistake instead of an obvious filler answer.
DeckOwl reads your notes and drafts the questions, so your time goes to answering and reviewing instead of writing.
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Frequently asked questions
How many questions should a quiz from notes include?
For a single lecture, 10 to 20 questions usually covers the main ideas without taking long to finish. Longer sets work better when you spread them across several sessions.
Should I reread my notes or quiz myself on them?
Quizzing yourself from memory before rereading shows more clearly what you actually know. Go back to the notes only for the questions you missed.
Can I export the quiz?
Exporting is a paid feature. PDF, DOCX and Anki exports are included in Plus, and QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML exports are included in Pro.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, and you do not need a credit card to start.
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