Turn your own notes into a trivia quiz with answers
DeckOwl reads your PDFs, slides, or notes and writes multiple-choice, true/false, and short-answer questions, each with its answer and a short explanation.
What DeckOwl can and cannot do for trivia
If you want video trivia with answers, DeckOwl will not film clips or host a show, but it can turn a study document into a text quiz with answers and explanations.
- Multiple-choice, true/false, and short-answer questions generated from your uploads
- Each question includes the correct answer and an explanation
- Free plan: 3 generations per month, study in the browser
- Plus and Pro unlock exports, including PDF and DOCX, so you can print or share a quiz
Answers and explanations
Every question comes with the correct answer and a sentence on why it is right, so you can check your recall.
Works from your material
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, or a photo of a page and the questions are drawn from what you actually uploaded.
Spaced repetition
Missed questions come back at intervals that match how well you remember them, so trivia facts stick.
How it works
Upload your source
Add a PDF, slide deck, or set of notes on the topic you want to quiz yourself on.
Choose a question type
Pick multiple choice, true/false, or short answer, then generate the set.
Quiz and review
Answer in the browser, read each explanation, and let spaced repetition bring back the ones you missed.
Ready-made trivia videos are built for entertainment, while a quiz built from your own material tests the facts you actually need to know. Upload a lecture PDF or your notes and the questions match your course, not a generic pool.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I write trivia questions that have clear answers?
Use one fact per question and make sure only one option is clearly correct, such as a date, a name, or a chemical symbol. Then check each answer against your source before you quiz yourself.
How many trivia questions should a practice quiz have?
Ten to fifteen questions is a practical length for a single session, and it leaves time to read each explanation. Mix question types so you are not just recognizing the right option.
Can DeckOwl create video trivia?
No, DeckOwl creates text-based quizzes with answers and explanations, not videos. You can study the quizzes in the browser on the free plan.
Can I export my trivia quiz to PDF?
PDF and DOCX export are included in the Plus plan, which costs $39 per year or $7.99 per month. The free plan lets you study in the browser without exports.
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