Instant AI Quiz Maker: Turn Any PDF into Expert Assessments
Effortlessly transform lecture notes, textbooks, or slides—uploaded as PDFs or images—into robust, interactive quizzes generated by cutting-edge AI technology.
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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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From Document to Deep Understanding
Leverage your existing study materials to create personalized, high-utility knowledge checks built for active recall.
Effortless Material Ingestion
Simply drag and drop PDFs, DOCX files, or even PowerPoint slides. Our tool intelligently parses complex documents to identify key learning objectives.
Explanations with Educational Depth
Every generated question comes with a detailed breakdown, ensuring you understand the reasoning behind the correct answer and why alternatives are flawed—a key element of expert learning.
Universal Format Export Options
Practice interactively or prepare for LMS integration. Export your custom tests directly to PDF, Word (DOCX), QTI 2.1, or Moodle XML formats.
Your Personalized Exam Pipeline in Three Steps
We streamline the assessment creation process so you spend less time preparing and more time mastering.
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1. Upload Your Source Material
Select the PDF, DOCX, or image file containing the subject matter you need to be tested on. Alternatively, provide a detailed text prompt to guide the AI.
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2. AI Generates Focused Content
Our advanced model analyzes the uploaded content to extract critical concepts, generating perfectly formatted multiple-choice questions complete with options and detailed feedback.
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3. Practice, Review, and Export
Engage in interactive practice sessions mimicking exam conditions, or immediately export the finished quiz package tailored for offline study or platform upload.
Why Use an AI Quiz Maker for PDF Content?
Relying on generic question banks fails when you need precise testing tailored to your specific syllabus or lecture notes. Our AI quiz maker with PDF support solves this by ensuring item validity directly correlates to the source material you upload.
- Achieve precise coverage of specific chapters.
- Eliminate time spent manually writing distractors.
- Improve retention through immediate, structured feedback.
This targeted approach moves beyond simple knowledge checks, supporting true formative assessment by focusing testing efforts exactly where your study materials dictate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Clarification on document handling and quiz generation.
How does the AI generate questions from a PDF?
The AI uses advanced natural language processing (NLP) models to identify key terminology, relationships, definitions, and process steps within the PDF text. It then formulates questions testing comprehension of these core concepts, ensuring the generated items reflect high-level learning objectives found in the document.
What file formats are supported for uploads?
We support major document types essential for academic study, including PDF, Microsoft Word (DOCX), and common image formats (like PNG or JPG) for scanned materials. You can also create a quiz instantly by typing a detailed prompt.
Can I export the generated quiz for offline use or LMS platforms?
Absolutely. Our tool offers flexible exporting. You can download ready-to-print PDF and Word (DOCX) files. For digital integration, we support industry-standard formats like QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML.
Is there a cost associated with using the PDF quiz functionality?
The basic functionality to create quizzes from uploaded materials is available for free, subject to daily generation limits. Our paid subscription unlocks higher generation credits and access to our most advanced, high-fidelity AI model for superior question quality.