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.

  • Free to start
  • No credit card
  • OCR included
Teachers & Trainers
60,000+
MCQs Generated
3M+
Average Rating
4.9/5
PDF to MCQ Time
20 sec

How it works

Convert PDF to MCQs in three steps. From PDF upload to a gradeable test, in under a minute.

  1. Pip

    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).

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  2. Nova

    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.

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  3. Rio

    Export as a Test

    On Pro or Lifetime, push the MCQ set to Google Forms, Moodle, Canvas, or QTI as an auto-gradeable test - answer keys, point values, and shuffle settings preserved.

    Get Started Export as a Test

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.

    TextbooksMost Popular

    • 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 PrepExam-ready

    • 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.

    Scanned DocsOCR Included

    • 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.

    LecturesEasy

    • 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.

    AIAutomatic

    • 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.

    AssessmentConfigurable

    • Auto answer keys
    • Easy / medium / hard
    • Point values
    • Explanations (optional)
    • Editable before export
  • Export as a Test

    On Pro or Lifetime, send your MCQ set to Google Forms, Microsoft Forms, Moodle, Canvas, or QTI as a gradeable test - answer keys preserved.

    ExportOne-Click

    • Google & Microsoft Forms
    • Moodle / Canvas / QTI
    • Auto-grading ready
    • Required-question flags
    • Shuffle options & answers
  • Free MCQ Generator

    No credit card to start. The free plan includes 5 published Formswrite Forms, 10 AI questions, and 3 PDF uploads per month. Exporting as a test is on Pro ($19/mo or $49.99/yr) or Lifetime ($150).

    PricingFree to start

    • 5 free Formswrite Forms/month
    • No credit card required
    • No watermark
    • Test export on Pro
    • 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.

    TeachersEducator-built

    • 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.

    Exam PrepStudent-loved

    • 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 MehtaBiology Lecturer, Pune

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 plan includes 5 published Formswrite Forms, 10 AI questions, and 3 PDF uploads per month, with no credit card required to start. Exporting as a test is on Pro ($19/mo or $49.99/yr) or Lifetime ($150), along with higher volume, bulk PDF ingestion, and priority OCR.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert a PDF to MCQs?
Upload your PDF to Formswrite. The AI reads the content, identifies testable concepts, and writes multiple choice questions - each with a set of plausible options and a marked correct answer. Edit any question, then export the MCQ set to Google Forms, Moodle, Canvas, or 20+ other platforms as a gradeable test.
How does the AI write the wrong answer options?
The AI generates distractors (wrong options) that are plausible and concept-based rather than obviously incorrect - drawn from related ideas in the source PDF. This is the hardest part of writing good MCQs by hand, and it is automated. You can edit any option before exporting.
Is the PDF to MCQ generator free?
You can start free with no credit card. The free plan includes 5 published Formswrite Forms, 10 AI questions, and 3 PDF uploads per month, and you can share MCQs as a Formswrite form. Exporting as a test to Google Forms, Microsoft Forms, Moodle, Canvas, or QTI is on Pro ($19/mo or $49.99/yr) or Lifetime ($150).
Does it work on scanned PDFs and past papers?
Yes. Formswrite has built-in OCR, so scanned past papers, printed question banks, and image-based PDFs are converted into fresh MCQs exactly like a native digital PDF - no retyping.
Can I export the MCQs as a gradeable test?
Yes, on Pro or Lifetime. After generating the MCQ set you can export it to Google Forms, Microsoft Forms, Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard, Schoology, and other platforms as an auto-gradeable test, with answer keys, point values, and shuffle settings preserved.
Can I set the difficulty of the MCQs?
Yes. You can choose easy, medium, or hard, and the AI adjusts from straight recall questions to applied-reasoning questions. You can also mix difficulty levels within a single MCQ set and edit any question before exporting.

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