Instant PDF to Quiz Generator: The Ultimate AI Question Builder
Stop manually creating assessments. Simply upload your PDFs, Word files, or images, and our AI extracts knowledge gaps to build accurate, high-utility practice quizzes immediately.
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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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Transform Static Study Materials Into Dynamic Learning Tools
Move beyond generic question banks. Our AI ensures every practice question is directly derived from your precise source material, maximizing relevance and retention.
Seamless Document Ingestion
Upload PDFs, PowerPoint slides, DOCX files, or even images of handwritten notes. Our system rapidly digitizes and parses your proprietary content for quiz creation.
Precision Question Generation
Leverage AI expertise to build rigorous multiple-choice questions, complete with distractors and detailed explanations crafted for deep understanding and active recall.
Versatile Export & Practice Modes
Master concepts through our interactive testing environment, or export ready-to-use assessment packages in PDF, DOCX, QTI 2.1, or Moodle XML for any learning management system.
Create Your Custom Exam in Three Simple Steps
From scattered documents to structured knowledge checks, our platform streamlines the path to true subject mastery using advanced AI processing.
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Step 1: Upload Your Source Material
Drag and drop your core learning documents—textbook chapters, lecture slides, or research papers in PDF format—directly into the platform.
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Step 2: AI Extracts and Builds
Our specialized AI model instantly analyzes the document structure, identifies critical concepts, and constructs a balanced set of multiple-choice questions reflecting your curriculum.
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Step 3: Practice, Review, and Export
Engage with the generated quiz in interactive mode for immediate feedback, or utilize our robust export options (PDF, Moodle XML) for formal testing or offline review.
Why Using Your Own PDF Content Ensures Superior Test Preparation
Relying on generic online quizzes means practicing material that may not align with your instructor’s emphasis or specific syllabus requirements. By using an AI to make questions directly from your uploaded PDF study guides, you guarantee 100% relevance.
- Tests alignment with specific course outcomes.
- Forces active recall against highly specific terminology found in your notes.
- Provides an expert review framework built directly from your authoritative source documents.
This targeted approach to formative assessment is crucial for moving beyond surface-level recognition to deep, demonstrable subject expertise.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Document Quiz Generation
Get answers regarding file support, output formats, and how our AI ensures question accuracy.
How does the AI ensure the questions match my PDF content accurately?
Our AI uses advanced NLP models trained to identify key learning objectives, factual statements, and conceptual relationships within the text. It prioritizes information density to generate contextually appropriate multiple-choice questions and detailed explanations based only on the provided source document.
What specific file types can I upload to generate quizzes?
We support a wide range of inputs crucial for educators and students: PDF documents, Microsoft Word (.docx), PowerPoint presentations (.pptx), and standard image files (PNG, JPG) containing text.
Can I export the AI-generated quizzes for use outside the app?
Yes, flexibility is key. You can export your finalized assessments as standard printable PDF or Word documents. For institutional use, we also support industry-standard formats like QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML for seamless LMS integration.
Is there a limit to how many questions I can generate or how large my PDF can be?
The basic plan allows for a significant number of free generations. Our paid plans unlock higher limits on generation credits and support larger file sizes, ensuring serious learners and instructors always have the capacity they need.