How to create a survey in google forms

Formswrite Team

May 11, 2026

How to create a survey in google forms

Creating a survey in Google Forms becomes significantly faster and more powerful when using Formswrite, a platform designed to transform documents into ready-to-use digital forms and quizzes. Instead of building everything manually, you can convert existing content or generate structured surveys with AI support, then export them directly to Google Forms or multiple learning platforms. This guide explains how to do it step by step using Formswrite.

1. Start with your content or idea

Begin by preparing your survey content. You can use Google Docs, Word, Excel, PDFs, or even images that contain questions or data. Uploading these into Formswrite allows the system to automatically interpret and structure them into form questions. This eliminates the need to manually recreate your survey from scratch.

2. Convert documents into a survey

With Formswrite, you can instantly convert files like PDFs or spreadsheets into a Google Forms format. The tool detects questions, choices, and structure, turning static documents into interactive surveys. This is especially useful for teachers, researchers, or businesses who already have prepared materials.

3. Build a survey from scratch using AI

If you don’t have a document, you can create your survey directly inside Formswrite. Simply type your topic, add instructions, and the AI assistant helps generate questions, multiple-choice answers, or rating scales. This makes survey creation faster and ensures better question quality and structure.

4. Customize and improve your form

Once your survey is generated, you can edit and refine it. Formswrite lets you adjust question types, reorder sections, and optimize wording. You can also adapt surveys for different platforms like Canvas, Moodle, Blackboard, Kahoot, Quizizz, or other quiz systems, depending on your audience.

5. Share or export your survey

After finalizing your survey, you can publish it or export it directly from Formswrite. You may generate a shareable link for Google Forms or export it into formats such as QTI 2.1, Aiken, GIFT, or other LMS-compatible formats. This makes it highly versatile for education and training environments.

6. Collect responses and analyze results

Once your survey is live, responses are automatically collected. With Formswrite, you can track submissions, review answers, and evaluate results. This helps you understand user feedback or student performance quickly and efficiently.

FAQ

What is Formswrite used for?

Formswrite is used to convert documents like Google Docs, PDFs, Excel files, and images into Google Forms, quizzes, and other educational formats such as Moodle, Blackboard, or Quizizz.

Can I create a survey without uploading a document?

Yes. With Formswrite, you can build surveys from scratch using an AI assistant that generates structured questions based on your topic.

Can I export my survey to other platforms?

Absolutely. Formswrite supports exporting to many systems including Canvas, Schoology, Kahoot, and multiple quiz formats like QTI, GIFT, and Aiken.

Does Formswrite support live activities?

Yes. Formswrite includes Formswrite Play, a feature designed for live interactive games and classroom engagement.

Can I use Formswrite for lesson planning?

Yes. Formswrite also helps educators create lesson plans by defining topic, grade level, and language, making teaching preparation faster and more structured.