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CogniGuide

Instant PDF to Quiz AI Generator for Custom Assessments

Simply upload your course materials—PDFs, PowerPoint slides, or images—and watch our advanced AI instantly structure comprehensive unit quizzes complete with answer keys.

No credit card required

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.

How it compares: vs Knowt · vs Quizlet · vs NotebookLM · vs Mapify

From Source Document to Exam Ready in Minutes

Leverage the precise information you already have to create highly relevant, expert-level assessment tools without manual effort.

Document Ingestion & Prompting

Effortlessly convert entire textbooks, lecture notes, or specific images directly into ready-to-use practice modules via drag-and-drop upload or simple text prompts.

Deep Explanations & Answer Keys

Every generated question includes detailed, expert-level explanations for the correct answer, driving true mastery through effective explanation-based learning and active recall.

Flexible Mastery & Export Formats

Practice interactively to simulate real exam conditions, or export your finalized set instantly in required formats like PDF, DOCX, QTI, or Moodle XML for offline use.

Create Your Custom Quiz in Three Simple Steps

Our proven workflow ensures that your practice material perfectly aligns with the content you need to master.

  1. 1

    Step 1: Upload Your Source Material

    Drag and drop your primary study documents (PDF, DOCX, PPTX) or input specific text/images you need targeted knowledge checks built from.

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    Step 2: AI Generates Deep Assessments

    Our engine analyzes the semantics and structure of your material, instantly building robust multiple-choice questions focused on core concepts and challenging recall.

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    Step 3: Practice or Export for Offline Use

    Engage in the interactive practice mode for immediate feedback, or export your finalized quiz set into professional, standardized assessment formats.

The Authority of Custom Testing: Why AI PDF Conversion Wins

Stop wasting time searching for generic quizzes that only vaguely cover your material. When you use an AI quiz generator that accepts your specific documents, you ensure 100% relevance.

  • Tests directly reference your lecture slides.
  • Questions target nuanced concepts only present in your notes.
  • The AI builds formative assessments tailored to your specific unit requirements.

This level of customization transforms passive reading into active, targeted study sessions, which is the cornerstone of effective knowledge retention for high-stakes testing.

Frequently Asked Questions about Document Quizzing

Get clear answers regarding file handling, generation quality, and export compatibility.

How does the AI generate questions from a PDF?

The AI analyzes the text within the uploaded PDF (or other file) to identify key concepts, definitions, relationships, and learning objectives. It then crafts multiple-choice questions designed to test understanding of those specific points, ensuring high fidelity to your source material.

What file types can I upload to generate a quiz?

We support a wide array of educational formats. You can upload PDFs, Microsoft Word documents (.docx), PowerPoint presentations (.pptx), and common image files (like JPEG or PNG) containing text or diagrams.

Can I export the quizzes I create?

Absolutely. For academic integration and offline study, we support exporting your generated assessments in PDF, Word (.docx), QTI 2.1 format (widely used in educational platforms), and Moodle XML.

Is the PDF to Quiz generation service completely free?

The tool is free to use immediately, allowing you to experience the power of document conversion. We provide a generous amount of free generation credits. For higher volumes or access to our most advanced AI models, we offer premium paid plans.