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Free AI Quiz Maker: Sign Up in One Click, No Credit Card

Skip complex forms. Upload your study materials—PDFs, PPTs, or images—or use a simple text prompt, and watch our AI instantly create high-quality knowledge checks.

No credit card required

PDF, Word & LMS downloads require Plus or Pro.

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CogniGuide at a glance

CogniGuide is free but not sign-up-free: you need a free account (one click with Google, no credit card) before it makes a quiz. After that the free plan gives 5 creations a week with up to 10 questions per quiz.

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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Assessment Creation Reimagined by Expert AI

Move beyond generic testing. Leverage advanced machine learning to create precise, syllabus-aligned formative assessments tailored exactly to your needs.

Turn Any Material Into Dynamic Exams

Effortlessly convert lengthy lecture notes, complex PDFs, or image-based slides directly into structured quizzes using our powerful ingestion engine.

Instant Explanations & Mastery Checks

Every multiple-choice question comes equipped with a detailed, educational explanation for the correct answer, reinforcing active recall and deep understanding.

Practice Modes for Real Exam Confidence

Test your knowledge interactively within the browser or export your custom test package in formats compatible with major learning management systems.

Your Custom Quiz in Three Simple Steps

We engineered this process to remove friction, delivering expert-level study materials immediately after input.

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    1. Input Your Content Source

    Upload supported files (PDF, DOCX, PPT, images) directly from your device, or simply provide a detailed text prompt describing the subject matter you need tested.

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    2. Let the AI Generate & Structure

    Our AI analyzes the source material, identifying core concepts and potential pitfalls to construct varied, high-utility multiple-choice questions with comprehensive answer explanations.

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    3. Practice Interactively or Export

    Review your questions immediately in our interactive mode, or export the final assessment package optimized for offline use in PDF, DOCX, QTI 2.1, or Moodle XML.

The Authority in AI-Powered Assessment Design

Creating effective knowledge checks requires expertise in pedagogy, which is why relying on static, pre-made content often fails. Our tool functions as an expert instructional designer, analyzing your specific uploaded syllabus or prompt.

  • Generates questions optimized for active recall.
  • Ensures explanations target learning gaps immediately.
  • Maintains format fidelity regardless of input complexity.

By automating the creation of practice tests tailored precisely to your curriculum documents, you ensure every study session is maximized for retention and authoritative review.

Frequently Asked Questions About Our AI Quiz Generator

Addressing your concerns about functionality, file support, and access.

How does the AI generate questions from my files?

The AI uses advanced natural language understanding models to parse the semantic structure of your uploaded documents (PDFs, DOCX, etc.). It identifies key definitions, relationships, and complex concepts, translating these into multiple-choice formats that test comprehension rather than simple memorization.

What file types can I upload to generate a quiz?

We support high-fidelity conversion from standard academic formats including PDF documents, Microsoft Word (.docx), PowerPoint presentations (.pptx), and various image files containing text.

Can I export the generated quiz for offline use?

Yes, you have extensive export flexibility. You can download your quiz package as a standard PDF or Word (DOCX) file, or export structured formats like QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML, perfect for direct upload into most institutional LMS platforms.

Is this AI quiz maker truly free to use?

Yes, you can start generating quizzes immediately for free, allowing you to test the quality of our output. If you require higher generation limits or access to our most advanced large language model for complex tasks, we offer a paid plan.