Instant AI Quiz Generation: Transform PDFs into Verified MCQs
Stop manually creating practice tests. Simply upload your lecture notes, textbooks, or slides, and watch our AI instantly compile comprehensive, format-specific MCQ quizzes ready for review.
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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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Master Any Subject by Practicing with Your Own Material
Our AI quiz engine excels at understanding context from complex inputs, ensuring your practice material perfectly aligns with your learning objectives.
Turn Notes into Comprehensive Exams
Seamlessly upload PDFs, DOCX files, or images. The AI parses dense academic content to build relevant questions, ensuring zero gaps in your study coverage.
Instant Explanations & Answer Keys
Every question comes with detailed breakdowns for both correct and incorrect options. This active recall method accelerates understanding and knowledge retention.
Precision Export for Any Platform
Practice interactively or export instantly in formats ready for LMS integration, including standardized QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML, alongside PDF and Word.
Your Custom Assessment in Three Simple Steps
From bulky documents to targeted practice, our workflow is designed for speed and maximum educational impact.
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1. Upload Your Source Material
Provide the AI with any source document—upload PDFs, PowerPoints, Word documents, or even paste text directly. You set the foundation for your quiz.
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2. AI Comprehension & Question Drafting
Our advanced models analyze the content structure, identifying critical concepts, definitions, and relationships to draft high-quality multiple-choice questions.
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3. Interactive Review or Seamless Export
Take your quiz in our interactive mode for immediate feedback, or utilize export options (PDF, DOCX, QTI 2.1, Moodle XML) for offline study or integration.
Why AI-Generated Quizzes from Your PDFs Outperform Generic Tests
Generic online resources often provide surface-level knowledge checks that miss the nuance of your specific course material. Creating an effective MCQ quiz from a PDF file ensures that every question directly targets the definitions, examples, and contexts covered in your required readings.
- Perfect alignment with syllabus topics.
- Focus on complex concept testing, not just surface recall.
- Immediate application of active recall principles.
Leverage our specialized AI to move beyond rote memorization. Generating assessments directly from your study assets is the fastest path to achieving true topical authority and exam readiness.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Document-Based Quizzing
Get clarity on how our AI processes your materials to create superior learning tools.
How does the AI ensure the generated questions are high quality?
The AI utilizes sophisticated semantic analysis to identify main arguments, key terminology, and comparative relationships within the text. It then structures these points into complex MCQs designed to test understanding, not just recognition.
What types of files can I upload to generate my MCQ quiz?
We support robust uploading of PDF documents, Microsoft Word (.docx), PowerPoint presentations (.pptx), and various image formats (like JPG/PNG) containing text that needs testing.
Can I export the quiz for use in an external learning management system?
Yes, flexibility is key. You can export quizzes to standard formats like PDF and Word, or specialized academic standards including QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML for seamless platform integration.
Is there a cost associated with using the AI quiz generator?
The tool offers a free tier allowing you to generate a limited number of quizzes. For extended use, higher generation credits, and access to our most advanced AI model, we offer paid subscription plans.