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PDF to Quiz Generator

Turn Any PDF into a Quiz in 30 Seconds

Upload your PDF documents — lecture notes, textbooks, study guides — and AI creates a comprehensive quiz with detailed explanations. OCR works on scanned PDFs too.

Supports scanned and text-based PDFs

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PDF to Quiz Features

Multi-File Upload
Upload up to 5 PDFs at once (20MB each) to create comprehensive quizzes from multiple sources.
Scanned PDF Support
Our OCR technology can extract text from scanned documents, not just text-based PDFs.
Multi-Column Handling
AI intelligently handles textbooks and academic papers with multi-column layouts.
Automatic Language Detection
Supports 37 languages with automatic detection and localized question generation.
AI-Generated Visual Aids
When visuals enhance learning, the AI creates educational illustrations alongside quiz questions — diagrams, anatomy, maps.

See It in Action

Watch how StudyGlen transforms your materials into learning content in seconds.

Tips for Best Results

  • Use clear, readable PDFs for best text extraction
  • Text-based PDFs work better than scanned documents
  • For scanned PDFs, ensure good image quality (300 DPI recommended)
  • Split large documents into chapters for focused quizzes

PDF to Quiz FAQ

Can it read scanned PDFs?

Yes! Our OCR technology can extract text from scanned documents. For best results, use PDFs with clear text (300 DPI recommended). Handwritten notes may have lower accuracy.

Does it work with multi-column PDFs?

Yes, our AI intelligently handles academic papers and textbooks with multi-column layouts. It preserves reading order and context when generating questions.

What's the maximum PDF size?

Each PDF can be up to 20MB. You can upload up to 5 PDFs at once to create quizzes from multiple documents.

What languages are supported?

We support 37 languages including English, Spanish, Turkish, Portuguese, French, German, and more. The AI automatically detects the document language.

How do I convert a PDF to a quiz?

Simply upload your PDF file to StudyGlen's PDF to Quiz converter. Our AI reads the content, identifies key concepts, and generates multiple choice, true/false, and short answer questions with explanations — all in about 90 seconds.

Can I make a quiz from a scanned PDF?

Yes! StudyGlen uses OCR (Optical Character Recognition) to extract text from scanned PDFs, including handwritten notes and photos of textbook pages. The clearer the scan, the better the quiz quality.

How many questions can I generate from one PDF?

You can generate up to 20 questions per quiz from a single PDF. For longer documents, our AI selects the most important concepts to test. You can always generate multiple quizzes from the same document.

Is the PDF to quiz converter free?

Yes, StudyGlen offers a free tier that lets you convert PDFs to quizzes with no signup required. Create a free account to save your quizzes, track progress, and access additional features.

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