Instant AI: Create Questions and Answers From Your PDF
Upload any document—PDF, DOCX, or image—and our cutting-edge AI instantly extracts core concepts to build custom, high-utility quizzes complete with answer keys.
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PDF, Word & LMS downloads require Plus or Pro.
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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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The Ultimate Assessment Creation Engine
Stop creating static tests. Start generating dynamic, personalized assessments that reflect exactly what you need to study.
Turn Any Material Into An Exam
Upload PDFs, PowerPoint slides, or paste text directly. The AI ensures quiz relevance matches your source material precisely, covering specific institutional syllabi.
Comprehensive Feedback Loops
Receive not just the answer key, but detailed, pedagogical explanations for every option, reinforcing active recall and deep understanding crucial for subject mastery.
Export for Any Platform
Practice interactively within the app, or export mastery checks in PDF, Word (DOCX), QTI 2.1, or Moodle XML for seamless integration into your existing learning environment.
From Document to Done in Three Simple Steps
Leveraging AI assessment generation means less prep time and more focused studying.
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1. Upload Your Source Content
Simply drag and drop your study guides, lecture notes, textbook chapters, or presentations into the platform. Supports multiple formats.
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2. AI Generates the Assessment
Our specialized AI processes the content, identifies key learning objectives, and drafts high-quality multiple-choice questions and corresponding, detailed explanations.
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3. Practice or Export Instantly
Review the generated quiz in interactive mode to simulate testing conditions, or choose your required format (PDF, Word, QTI) for offline use or LMS integration.
Why AI is Essential for Custom PDF Question Generation
Manually creating assessment materials from dense PDF documents is time-consuming and often results in subjective or incomplete question sets. Leveraging AI to create questions and answers from your PDF content ensures comprehensive coverage of every section you provide, moving beyond basic flashcards.
- Guaranteed fidelity between source material and quiz content.
- Ability to generate detailed justification for every choice (correct/incorrect).
- Rapid scalability for large course loads or complex technical manuals.
This method facilitates true formative assessment by allowing educators and self-learners to create targeted knowledge checks instantly, which is far more effective than relying on pre-made, generic online tests.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers about our document-to-quiz technology.
How does the AI ensure the questions accurately reflect my PDF content?
Our AI utilizes advanced natural language processing (NLP) to analyze the semantic structure and density of your uploaded file (PDF, DOCX, PPT). It prioritizes factual statements, definitions, and concepts to formulate questions that directly test comprehension of *your* specific material, not general knowledge.
What types of files can I upload to generate my quizzes?
You can upload standard document formats including PDF, DOCX, and PowerPoint files. You can also upload images containing text or simply type a detailed prompt describing the material you wish to be tested on.
Can I export the finished quizzes for offline use or LMS integration?
Absolutely. We support exporting your finalized quizzes into versatile formats, including standard PDF, Microsoft Word (DOCX), QTI 2.1, and Moodle XML, making the transition from creation to testing seamless.
Is the feature to generate questions and answers from a PDF free to use?
Yes, the core functionality is available under our free plan, allowing you to test the AI's accuracy. Users requiring higher volume generation or access to our most advanced reasoning models can upgrade to the paid plan for increased credit limits.