Instant AI Quiz Generation From Your PDF Documents
Stop relying on static study guides. Upload any PDF, DOCX, or image file, and our sophisticated AI instantly crafts tailored quizzes complete with robust answer explanations.
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CogniGuide at a glance
- What you get
- Multiple-choice quizzes with an explanation for each answer. Free: up to 10 questions per quiz (20 on your first 3 creations). Plus: up to 30.
- Exports
- Practice online on any plan. Plus downloads quizzes as PDF, Word, QTI and Moodle XML.
- Price
- Free plan: 5 creations a week, up to 3 a day. Plus: $9.99/month or $99.90/year (USD; local prices at checkout).
- Sign-up
- A free account is required before you create anything (Google or email). No credit card.
- What you can upload
- PDF, Word (.docx), PowerPoint (.pptx), plain text or Markdown, and images (PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF), or type a topic. One file per creation on the free plan; several at once on Plus.
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Master Your Material with Precision Assessment
Move beyond generic testing. Create assessments that perfectly match the depth and scope of your specific study materials.
Turn Any Document Into A Test
Upload PDFs, PPTs, or images directly; the AI extracts core concepts, definitions, and relationships to build targeted assessment items that align exactly with your source content.
Detailed, Explanation-Based Learning
Receive comprehensive rationale for every option in a multiple-choice question. This supports active recall and deep understanding, helping you diagnose knowledge gaps efficiently.
Format Flexibility for Any Exam Style
Practice interactively within the platform for real-time feedback, or export seamlessly to PDF, DOCX, QTI 2.1, or Moodle XML for offline use or LMS integration.
From Source Material to Exam Ready in Three Steps
Harnessing expert AI to create valid formative assessments is now faster than manual question writing.
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1. Upload Your Source Material
Provide your lecture slides, textbook chapters (PDF/DOCX), images, handwritten notes, or type a descriptive prompt detailing the subject matter.
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2. AI Extraction & Generation
Our advanced model analyzes the structure and context of your uploaded content, identifying key learning objectives to generate diverse, high-quality question formats instantly.
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3. Practice, Review, or Export
Engage with the interactive quiz interface for immediate feedback, review the detailed explanations, or export your custom assessment package for offline study.
The Authority in Custom Content Assessment
For true subject mastery, practice tests must reflect exactly what you are studying. Utilizing an AI that generates questions from PDFs ensures that your practice environment mirrors your curriculum's specific vocabulary and emphasis.
- Create highly relevant knowledge checks based on proprietary documents.
- Ensure formative assessment validity by linking questions directly to the source text.
- Save expert time by automating the creation of complex, multi-format tests.
This targeted approach to quiz generation is superior to static question banks, proving expertise in delivering reliable, context-specific study tools.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common queries about using AI to build tests from your files.
How does the AI generate questions from my documents?
The AI employs Natural Language Processing (NLP) and contextual analysis to identify key concepts, relationships, and learning objectives within your uploaded text. It then structures these insights into varied question formats (like multiple choice) ensuring topical accuracy.
What file formats can I upload to create my custom quiz?
We support a wide range of educational materials including PDF, DOCX, and various image formats (like JPG or PNG for scanned documents). You can also use a direct text prompt if you prefer not to upload files.
Can I export the generated quizzes for offline use or my institution?
Yes, export functionality is a core feature. You can download your custom quizzes as standard PDF or Word (DOCX) files, or use machine-readable formats like QTI 2.1 or Moodle XML for seamless integration with various Learning Management Systems (LMS).
Is this AI quiz creation tool free to use?
The core functionality is available for free, allowing you to test the power of document-to-quiz conversion. Our paid plan unlocks significantly more generation credits and access to a more advanced, powerful AI model for handling extremely large or complex documents.