Project

Moodle XML Converter

Custom-built tool to convert Word document exam questions into ready-to-import Moodle XML files.

Overview

What It Does

Moodle XML Converter is a custom-built browser tool that transforms exam questions written in Microsoft Word into Moodle-compatible XML format. Instructors save their Word document as an HTML file, upload it to the converter, and receive a properly formatted XML file ready to import directly into Moodle's question bank - complete with images, answer options, correct answers, and category tags.

Highlights

Platform at a Glance

Drag & Drop

Upload Word HTML exports with a simple drag-and-drop or file picker. No installation required.

Image Support

Automatically extracts embedded images and supports uploading additional image files for question diagrams.

Question Preview

Review all parsed questions, answer options, and correct answers before downloading the XML file.

100% Client-Side

Everything runs in the browser. No data is uploaded to any server - your exam content stays private.

Capabilities

Key Features

Flexible Format Detection

Automatically detects and parses different question formatting styles commonly used in Word documents.

Embedded Image Extraction

Automatically extracts images embedded in Word HTML exports and includes them in the generated XML output.

Smart Error Detection

Identifies malformed questions - missing answer keys, improperly formatted options, or missing punctuation - and provides clear fix instructions.

Category Tagging

Questions are automatically organised into Moodle categories based on tags found in the source document.

Character Encoding Handling

Correctly handles multiple character encodings and special characters commonly found in academic exam content.

Batch Processing

Parse hundreds of questions in a single upload. The converter processes large files efficiently with progress indicators.

Live Question Preview

After parsing, every question is displayed with its answer options, correct answer highlighted, and category tags visible for review.

One-Click XML Download

Download the complete Moodle XML file with a single click. Ready to import into any Moodle instance.

Additional Image Upload

Upload additional image files when needed and the converter associates them with the correct questions in the output.

Responsive Interface

Works on desktop, tablet, and mobile browsers. Instructors can convert questions from any device.

Use Case

Built for Educators

Designed to save instructors hours of manual question entry by converting existing Word-based exams into Moodle-ready format in seconds.