PDFQuiz

PDFQuiz converts uploaded documents into interactive quizzes for learners, instructors, and teams building practice or assessments from existing material. It is strongest when varied file types, OCR, and multiple question formats matter; the free tier is mainly a small trial, while sustained use requires a paid quota that matches your document volume.

Overview

PDFQuiz accepts 16 upload formats, including PDF, Word and PowerPoint files, images, and text documents. OCR can interpret scanned pages and photographs, so the source does not need to be clean, selectable text. The service then produces quizzes that can be taken online, with answer explanations and a question bank supporting review.

This document-first approach suits course notes, workplace training material, recruiting tests, and compliance content. It is less suitable if you need a generous free classroom platform: the free account allows only three quizzes, each with 10 questions, and limits a quiz source to 20 document pages.

Key features

Six question types cover single choice, multiple answer, true or false, fill in the blank, matching, and open ended responses. That range supports both rapid recall and more demanding checks of understanding, although open-ended questions are restricted to Pro. Paid plans can generate output in a selected language from more than 180 languages, useful for multilingual courses and distributed teams.

Online quiz taking and flashcard study make the same generated material useful for practice as well as assessment. Plus adds PDF downloads and Anki export, while Pro adds editable quizzes, manual quiz creation, timers, and invitation links. Pro invitations are capped at 500 per month, so larger cohorts need to monitor that allowance. Elite adds custom branding, whitelabel mode, API access, and Zapier integration. The API documentation covers retrieving invitees and their scores with an account API token, giving organizations a route to connect quiz results to their own workflows.

Security measures described for the service include SSL encryption, access controls, regular security updates, and encrypted password storage. Uploaded files, quizzes, and results remain while the account exists; users can request deletion. The privacy policy states compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018, GDPR, Singapore's PDPA 2012, and California's CCPA 2020.

Pricing

Free: $0.00. Without an account, you can create 10 questions. A free account permits three quizzes of 10 questions each, up to 20 document pages per quiz, 16 file formats, and 10 files per upload at 20 MB per file. It is appropriate for occasional personal study or a brief evaluation, not recurring instruction.

Plus: $84.00 per year, billed $84/year. It allows up to 1,000,000 characters per month, unlimited quizzes within that character allowance, PDF downloads, Anki export, and up to 300 questions per quiz. Choose it for individual learners or small-scale training that needs exports but not live invitations or open-ended questions.

Pro: $228.00 per year, billed $228/year. The 3,500,000-character monthly allowance comes with up to 500 quiz invitations per month, open-ended questions, timers, and quiz editing. It is the practical tier for instructors and managers running structured assessments; Plus users give up those assessment and sharing controls.

Elite: $38.00 per month, billed $456/year. It raises the allowance to 8,500,000 characters per month and 1,500 invitations, and includes premium support, API access, Zapier integration, custom branding, and whitelabel mode. This is aimed at organizations embedding quizzes into branded or automated programs rather than casual users.

Platforms

PDFQuiz is offered on the web and through an API. The API and Zapier connection are limited to Elite, so lower plans remain browser-based workflows.

Who it's for

Students can turn notes and readings into practice sets, while teachers and trainers gain reusable quizzes, flashcards, and plan-dependent exports. Recruiters, compliance officers, employers, business owners, and sales managers can use Pro or Elite for timed, invited assessments and, at the top tier, integrated reporting and branded delivery. Users working mainly with short documents and occasional self-study may find the free caps sufficient; high-volume programs should size their monthly character and invitation quotas before choosing.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Six question formats support different assessment styles; OCR handles scans and photos; 16 upload formats accommodate mixed source material; paid language generation spans more than 180 languages; flashcards, PDF output, and Anki export extend use beyond a single quiz.
• Cons: The free account is limited to three small quizzes and 20 source pages; open-ended questions, timers, editing, and invitations start at Pro; monthly character quotas can constrain heavy users; API, Zapier, branding, and whitelabel features require the expensive Elite tier.

Alternatives

For a broader directory of options, see AI Quiz Generators.

• PDFNoob is a free option across Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows when broad device coverage matters more than PDFQuiz's question formats and assessment tiers.
• Quizbot suits users wanting a mobile app and a free allowance of 50 questions per month, with a paid Standard plan.
• QuizFlight is better for live participation, offering a first session for up to 20 participants and a Business Starter plan.
• Quizgecko is an alternative for course-based quiz, flashcard, and podcast creation, with its first course free.
• BrushUpIQ fits simple web-based multiple-choice generation, with five generations per month on its free plan.
• IntelliAssess is aimed at student assessment, with a free plan supporting up to 25 students.
• Questgen offers 20 free runs and a $15-per-month Pro plan for users prioritizing run volume.
• QuizCraft is a web alternative with three free generations per month and exports to Kahoot, Blooket, and Gimkit.

Verdict

Choose PDFQuiz if you want to turn varied documents, including scans, into multilingual quizzes and need a progression from personal study to invited or integrated assessment. Look elsewhere if your priority is a generous free allowance, broad native-device coverage, or live participation at a lower tier.