How to Import JSON Files in ProfExam Creator

In ProfExam Creator, you can create exams not only manually but also automatically by importing JSON files. This feature is especially useful when working with large question banks or generating exams programmatically.

Example: Importing a JSON file in ProfExam Creator

Import JSON in ProfExam Creator demonstration

In this guide, you’ll learn how to structure your JSON file and import it into ProfExam Creator.

How to Import JSON

To import a JSON file:

Press Ctrl + Alt + J
Select your JSON file
The exam structure will be created automatically

JSON File Structure

Below is a basic example of a valid JSON structure:

{
  "name": "TEST-001",
  "exams": [
    {
      "name": "Exam A",
      "qsets": [
        {
          "name": "Question Set 1",
          "questions": [
            {
              "name": "Question 1",
              "question": "<div>...</div>",
              "answers": [
                {
                  "symbol": "A",
                  "body": "<div>...</div>"
                }
              ],
              "correctAnswer": "C",
              "explanation": "",
              "type": 1
            }
          ]
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}

Structure Breakdown

Exam

name - exam name
exams - list of exams

Question Set

name - group name
questions - list of questions

Question

name - question name
question - question text (HTML supported)
answers - answer options
correctAnswer - correct answer(s)
explanation - explanation (optional)
type - question type

Answer

symbol - identifier (A, B, C, D...)
body - answer text (HTML)

Question Types

In ProfExam Creator, you can create up to 10 different question types when building exams manually. The JSON import feature is actively evolving, and support for additional question types will be gradually added in future updates.

Currently, the following question types are supported:

1. Single Answer

Only one correct answer:

"type": 1,
"correctAnswer": "A"

2. Multiple Answer

Multiple correct answers are allowed:

"type": 2,
"correctAnswer": "DE"

Important:

Do not use separators (like commas)
Each character must match an answer symbol

Adding Images

You can include images inside questions and answers using HTML.

Use Base64 format:

<img src="data:image/png;base64,...">

Use correct MIME types (image/png, image/jpeg)
Base64 string must be complete
Local file paths are not supported

Important Notes

JSON must be valid
File encoding must be UTF-8
correctAnswer must match answer symbols
Structure must be strictly followed

When to Use JSON Import

Generating questions programmatically
Migrating exams from other systems
Working with large question databases

Future Improvements

The JSON import feature in ProfExam Creator is actively evolving.

Support for additional question types and extended fields will be added in future updates.

Availability

The JSON import feature is available in ProfExam Creator 10. To learn more about the editor and download the latest version, visit: https://profexam.com/exam-creator