Use NVIDIA ChatRTX to create a personal study buddy that quizzes any PDF

Sign in and open ChatRTX

Open your browser, go to the NVIDIA AI Playground, and tap the Sign in button at the top‑right. You’ll see a login screen asking for your email and password; after entering them, a dashboard appears with tiles for the various AI models. Click the tile labelled ChatRTX – it usually shows a blue‑green chat‑bubble icon. The ChatRTX interface loads, displaying an empty chat window and a toolbar at the bottom. If you don’t see a chat‑bubble tile, look for a button that says “Chat” or “Start a new conversation”.

You’ll know it worked when the chat area shows “Start typing your message…” in faint grey text.

Start a new conversation and enable file upload

In the ChatRTX window, locate the New Conversation button – often a plus‑sign (+) near the top‑left or a “New chat” link. Click it; the screen refreshes to a clean chat box with a small paper‑clip icon on the toolbar. This paper‑clip means the AI can accept files. If the icon is missing, look for an “Upload” or “Attach file” option in a side menu. Click the paper‑clip (or upload button) and a file‑chooser window opens.

You’ll know it worked when the chosen PDF’s filename appears as a tiny chip underneath the chat input field.

Upload your PDF and ask ChatRTX to create a quiz

With the file‑chooser still open, navigate to the PDF you prepared and select it, then click Open. The PDF upload bar appears at the bottom of the chat window and usually finishes within a few seconds for small files. Once the upload finishes, type a clear instruction like:

Press Enter or click the send‑arrow. ChatRTX will acknowledge the file (“I’ve loaded the PDF”) and then start generating the quiz. If you don’t see the acknowledgement, try re‑uploading the file or ensure the file size isn’t larger than the free‑plan limit (usually a few hundred megabytes).
You’ll know it worked when the AI’s response lists numbered questions, each followed by four answer options and the correct answer highlighted.

Review and customise the quiz format

Read through the generated questions. If you want fewer questions, a different style (e.g., true/false), or to focus on a specific section, type a follow‑up prompt such as:

After you send the prompt, ChatRTX will regenerate the quiz according to your tweaks. The interface will replace the previous list with a new one. If the AI repeats the same format, try adding more detail (“focus on Chapter 3 only”).
You’ll know it worked when the new list reflects the requested number and style of questions.

Save or export the quiz for later practice

When you’re happy with the final quiz, look for a Download button near the top‑right of the chat pane – often shown as a downward‑arrow icon. Click it; a small menu offers “Save as PDF” or “Copy to clipboard”. Choose Save as PDF to download a printable version, or Copy to clipboard to paste into a note‑taking app. If you don’t see a download icon, check the three‑dot menu (⋮) for a “Export” option.
You’ll know it worked when a file named something like “quiz‑yourdocument.pdf” appears in your browser’s download folder.