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Instant AI Quiz Generation from Your PDFs for Perfect Self-Assessment

Stop manually creating study guides. Upload your lecture notes, textbooks, or articles, and watch our AI instantly deliver comprehensive, custom self-assessment quizzes derived directly from your source material.

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Transform Your Study Materials into Targeted Practice Exams

Our platform eliminates the time sink of manual question writing, focusing your efforts on targeted knowledge reinforcement.

Versatile Source Input: Notes to Exams

Easily upload PDFs, DOCX, PowerPoint slides, or images, or simply enter a topic prompt. The AI intelligently extracts core concepts for focused, relevant testing.

Instant Explanations & Answer Keys

Deepen understanding with explanation-based learning. Every question includes detailed rationales for all options, promoting active recall and mastery.

Flexible Mastery Modes & Export

Practice interactively within the platform to simulate exam conditions, or export your generated quiz directly into PDF, Word, QTI 2.1, or Moodle XML formats.

Generating Custom Assessments in Three Simple Steps

From cluttered document to structured knowledge check, our AI streamlines the entire formative assessment process.

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    1. Upload Your Specific Content

    Select your study materials—PDFs, lecture slides, image scans, or simply type the subject. Our system securely processes your proprietary context.

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    2. AI Extracts and Constructs Questions

    Leveraging sophisticated Natural Language Processing (NLP), the AI identifies key learning objectives and constructs multiple-choice questions tailored precisely to the complexity of your input.

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    3. Review, Practice, and Export

    Engage with the quiz interactively for immediate feedback, or utilize our one-click export tools to save your custom assessment in formats vital for LMS integration (QTI, Moodle XML) or offline study.

Why AI-Powered Self-Assessment from PDFs Outperforms Generic Testing

Creating effective self-assessment quizzes requires deep understanding of the source material. Our specialized AI quiz generator moves beyond generic question banks by synthesizing knowledge directly from your uploaded PDF files, DOCX, or images.

  • Ensures perfect syllabus alignment.
  • Provides targeted active recall practice.
  • Reduces study time wasted on irrelevant topics.

This targeted approach ensures your practice materials perfectly match your learning objectives, maximizing the effectiveness of your study sessions and building authoritative knowledge retention.

Frequently Asked Questions on Document-Based Quiz Creation

Get clarity on how our AI utilizes your uploaded materials for assessment.

How does the AI generate questions from my uploaded PDF?

The AI uses advanced semantic analysis models to identify declarative statements, concepts, definitions, and relationships within your text. It then structures these into valid multiple-choice questions that test comprehension and application based on the context you provided.

What file types can I upload for AI quiz conversion?

We support a wide range of inputs to meet your needs: PDFs, Microsoft Word documents (DOCX), PowerPoint presentations (PPTX), and common image files (JPG, PNG). You can also simply type a prompt if you prefer not to upload.

Can I export the generated self-assessment quiz for offline use?

Yes. We prioritize flexibility for educators and students. You can export your custom quizzes directly into easily shareable formats, including PDF, Word (DOCX), QTI 2.1, and Moodle XML, ready for integration or offline review.

What is the difference between the free plan and the paid subscription?

The free tier allows you to create quizzes and access basic features. The paid plan unlocks significantly more generation credits per month and grants access to our most advanced, high-fidelity AI model for even deeper content analysis and nuanced question generation.