How do I make an exam from a PDF?

Upload your PDF to PDFToQuiz, select the pages you want to cover, and the AI generates a complete exam with multiple choice questions, correct answers, and explanations. The whole process takes under 60 seconds.

Can I share the exam with students?

Yes. Every exam you create gets a shareable link. Students can take the exam in their browser — no account needed on their end. Results are tracked automatically.

How many questions does the exam maker generate?

The number of questions scales with document length. A 10-page PDF typically generates 20–40 questions. You can choose how many pages to include and edit the output before sharing.

Is the exam maker free?

Yes — you can create exams from PDFs for free with no credit card required. Pro plans unlock unlimited exam creation and larger document support.

Exam Maker from PDF

Upload any PDF or document and get a complete, auto-graded exam ready to share with students — built by AI in under 60 seconds.

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Example Exam Question

What is the primary purpose of a relational database?

To store data in a flat file structure

To organise data into related tables and enable efficient querying

To compress data for long-term archival

To transmit data across a network

How to Make an Exam from a PDF

Upload Your Material

Drop in a PDF, DOCX, or PPTX — or paste a URL. Supports scanned documents via OCR and 40+ languages.

AI Builds the Exam

The AI extracts key concepts and writes exam questions with four answer choices, one correct answer, and a full explanation for each.

Share & Auto-Grade

Send a link to your students. They take the exam in their browser and get instant results. No setup, no marking.

Who Uses the Exam Maker?

Teachers & Professors

Turn your course notes, textbook chapters, or lecture slides into a full exam in under a minute. Share a link with your class — no printing, no setup.

Students

Build practice exams from your own study materials to simulate real test conditions. Self-testing under exam-like pressure significantly improves retention.

Corporate Trainers

Create end-of-module assessments from training manuals and compliance documents. Automatically graded results mean no manual marking.

Tutoring Services

Generate customised exams for individual students based on the specific topics they need to revise — in seconds per student.

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