Free PDF to MCQ Generator
Convert Any PDF into MCQs in Seconds
Upload a PDF - textbook chapter, study guide, scanned past paper, or lecture notes - and our AI MCQ generator writes multiple choice questions instantly, each with plausible wrong-answer options and a marked answer. Built-in OCR. Export as a gradeable test in one click.
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How it works?
Convert PDF to MCQs in three steps. From PDF upload to a gradeable test, in under a minute.
Step 1
Upload Your PDF
Drop in any PDF - textbook chapter, study guide, scanned past paper, or lecture notes. The MCQ generator accepts digital and scanned PDFs (OCR built in).
Step 2
AI Writes Your MCQs
The AI reads the PDF, identifies testable concepts, and writes multiple choice questions with plausible distractors and a marked correct answer - at the difficulty you choose.
Step 3
Export as a Test
Push the MCQ set to Google Forms, Moodle, Canvas, or QTI as an auto-gradeable test - answer keys, point values, and shuffle settings preserved.
Every Kind of PDF, Exam-Ready MCQs
Textbook chapters, study guides, scanned past papers, lecture notes - our PDF to MCQ converter handles them all.
Textbook Chapters
Convert textbook PDFs into ready-to-use multiple choice questions, each with four plausible options and a marked answer.
• Chapter-aware MCQs
• Concept extraction
• Four-option format
• Marked correct answer
• Bloom's-aligned difficulty
Study Guides & Past Papers
Turn revision PDFs and past papers into fresh MCQ practice sets so students test recall, not memorization of the original paper.
• Exam-style MCQs
• Fresh distractor options
• Topic grouping
• Practice-set mode
• Answer key included
Scanned PDFs
OCR-powered PDF to MCQ conversion for scanned handouts, printed question banks, and image-based PDFs.
• Built-in OCR
• Scanned PDF support
• Printed handouts
• No retyping
• Multi-language OCR
Lecture Notes & Slides
Generate multiple choice checks-for-understanding from lecture PDFs and exported slides in seconds.
• Slide-to-MCQ conversion
• PowerPoint-to-PDF input
• Quick formative checks
• Bullet detection
• Topic-tagged questions
Built for Real MCQ Workflows
Everything you need to turn a PDF into a multiple choice test that actually challenges students
Smart Distractor Generation
The hardest part of writing MCQs is the wrong answers. The AI writes plausible, non-obvious distractors anchored to the source PDF.
• Plausible wrong options
• No giveaway answers
• Concept-based distractors
• Configurable option count
• Balanced answer placement
Answer Keys & Difficulty
Every MCQ comes with the correct answer marked and an adjustable difficulty level - from recall to applied reasoning.
• Auto answer keys
• Easy / medium / hard
• Point values
• Explanations (optional)
• Editable before export
Export as a Test
Send your MCQ set to Google Forms, Microsoft Forms, Moodle, Canvas, or QTI as a gradeable test - answer keys preserved.
• Google & Microsoft Forms
• Moodle / Canvas / QTI
• Auto-grading ready
• Required-question flags
• Shuffle options & answers
Free MCQ Generator
No credit card. Generate multiple choice questions from your PDFs free every month, with full feature access.
• Free monthly conversions
• No credit card required
• No watermark
• Unlimited MCQs per set
• Cancel anytime
Who Uses Our PDF to MCQ Generator
Teachers, trainers, and exam aspirants turn PDFs into multiple choice questions with Formswrite every week
For Teachers
Build a multiple choice test from the chapter you teach in seconds - including the tricky wrong answers.
• Exam & quiz tests
• Auto distractors
• LMS-ready exports
• Question banks
• K-12 and university
For Students & Aspirants
Turn your notes and past papers into endless MCQ practice for competitive and certification exams.
• Self-test practice sets
• Fresh questions each time
• Works on scanned notes
• Study on any device
• Track what you missed
“Writing the wrong-answer options used to take longer than writing the questions. Now I upload the chapter PDF and get 25 MCQs with genuinely tricky distractors - then export straight to our Moodle as a graded test.”
Dr. Anil Mehta
Biology Lecturer, Pune
Stop Writing MCQs by Hand
Drop any PDF in and let the AI write the questions - and the tricky wrong answers. Free to start.
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OCR included
The Best Free PDF to MCQ Generator for Teachers
Formswrite is the fastest free PDF to MCQ generator for teachers, trainers, and exam aspirants. Upload any PDF - textbook chapter, study guide, scanned past paper, or lecture notes - and our AI writes multiple choice questions in seconds. Each MCQ comes with plausible answer options and a marked correct answer, ready to use or edit.
The hardest part of writing good multiple choice questions is the distractors - the wrong answers that are believable enough to be challenging. Formswrite's AI generates concept-based distractors anchored to your source PDF, so the questions test real understanding instead of guessing.
MCQs That Handle Scanned Past Papers
Need a PDF to MCQ tool that works on scanned material? Formswrite ships with built-in OCR, so scanned past papers, printed question banks, and photographed handouts become fresh MCQ practice sets - no retyping, no manual extraction.
Export Your MCQs as a Gradeable Test
Once your MCQs are generated, export them to Google Forms, Microsoft Forms, Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard, Schoology, Brightspace, and 16 other platforms as an auto-gradeable test. Need every question type instead of just multiple choice? Use the PDF to quiz generator for mixed-format assessments.
PDF to MCQ Free vs Paid
The free tier covers a generous number of PDF-to-MCQ conversions every month. Paid plans unlock higher volume, bulk PDF ingestion, and priority OCR. No watermarks, no question caps, no credit card required to start.
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Frequently Asked Questions
We have compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions. If you have any other questions, please contact us.
Formswrite makes it easy to convert your Google Docs into Google Forms. Simply write your quiz or assessment in Google Docs following our simple formatting guidelines, then use our one-click conversion to transform it into an interactive Google Form.
We support multiple choice questions (MCQ), true/false questions, open-ended questions, and more. Our system automatically detects the question type and formats it appropriately in Google Forms.
Formswrite is a productivity tool that helps educators and trainers convert their Google Docs into interactive Google Forms with just one click. Perfect for creating quizzes, assessments, and surveys quickly and efficiently.
Yes, any images in your Google Doc will be automatically included in your Google Form. Images are properly formatted and optimized for the best viewing experience.
We provide simple formatting guidelines that make it easy to structure your questions. You can use regular Google Docs formatting, and our system will automatically detect question types and convert them appropriately.
Yes, you can specify correct answers and assign point values to questions in your Google Doc. These will be automatically configured in the resulting Google Form.
Yes, you can organize your form into sections using headings in Google Docs. These will be converted into proper form sections in Google Forms.
You can convert up to 75 documents to forms per month on our basic plan. This is sufficient for most educators and small organizations.
Yes! Our bulk conversion feature allows you to convert multiple Google Docs to Forms simultaneously, saving you even more time.
Your forms will remain in your Google Drive and continue to work normally. Formswrite only handles the conversion process.
Yes, you can edit your forms directly in Google Forms after conversion. Any changes you make will be preserved.
Yes, Formswrite works with any Google Workspace account, including education accounts. We offer special pricing for educational institutions. Contact us to learn more.
Yes, we provide a variety of quiz and assessment templates to help you get started quickly. You can also save your own documents as templates for future use.
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