Scanned lecture PDFs and phone photos to practice questions
Practice questions from a phone scan or CamScanner PDF of a lecture.
Scanned PDF to questions means getting practice questions from a lecture that only exists as photos or scans. Recall Engine reads each scanned page as an image so a PDF without a text layer still works. Save your phone photos or CamScanner pages as one PDF then pick the pages to test.
See what gets generated
MCQ · Question 1
p. 3Which treatment component removes a collection of pus?
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B. Drainage
Drainage removes a collection of pus. Debridement removes infected or non-viable tissue. Antibiotics treat the causative organism. Reconstruction restores stability and tissue cover when needed.
Built from the “Treatment components” table on page 3 of a public sample reference sheet. This is a teaching example rather than clinical advice.
How it works
Make one PDF
Save the photos or scans as a single PDF with a scanner app such as CamScanner.
Upload and pick pages
Upload the PDF up to 100 MB and select the pages you want tested.
Practise and verify
Answer from memory then check each answer against its scanned page.
Why students use it
- Pages without a text layer are read as images
- SBAs, MCQs, flashcards, and high-yield notes from the same scan
- Every item links to the scanned page it came from
- Free to start: 50 credits on signup with no card required
Frequently asked questions
Another question?
support@recallengine.appCan I upload photos of my lecture directly?
Upload a PDF or PowerPoint file. Combine your photos into one PDF first with your phone's scanner or a scanner app such as CamScanner. Then upload that PDF.
Does it work on CamScanner PDFs?
Yes. A CamScanner PDF is a set of page images and Recall Engine reads scanned pages as images. Flat, sharp, and well-lit pages give the most reliable questions.
What about handwritten notes?
Clear handwriting can work because each page is read as an image. Messy or faint handwriting is hit or miss. Check each question against its source page before you trust it.
Why do some scanned pages give weaker questions?
Blur, shadows, skewed angles, and low contrast all make a page harder to read. Rescan the page flat in good light before you generate again.
Is it free?
You get 50 free credits on signup with no card required. Credits are charged only after a generation succeeds.
Can I practise without uploading a scan?
The prepared question bank has 35,000+ questions for all five years of medical school and explains every option.
Practise without uploading
The prepared question bank runs from the preclinical sciences to the clinical specialties. Every question explains every option.
Try it on your next lecture.
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