How to add PDF download button?

  • timyoung578
    Asked on June 28, 2024 at 7:19 PM

    I have a product overview PDF that is consistent for all form submissions.

    When a lead fills out a JotForm, I want them to be able to download this PDF. Ideally, after submission, they would be redirected to the PDF, which opens in a new tab.

    1. Can this PDF be hosted by JotForm PDF Editor? If not, how can this be achieved?
    2. Is it possible to attach a download action or similar functionality to the submit button?
    3. Or, can I include a link to the PDF in the thank you area? again can this be hosted by Jot?

    Most of the documentation I found pertains to form-fillable PDFs, not static documents. Requesting help to understand JotForm's capabilities in this area?

  • Aries JotForm Support
    Replied on June 28, 2024 at 9:01 PM

    Hi Tim,

    Thank you for reaching out to Jotform Support. Yes, you can add a download PDF button after submitting the form. You can achieve this by adding action button on the thank you page. Here's how to do it:

    1. In Form Builder, click on Settings.

    2. Click on Thank You Page.

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    3. Then click on Action Buttons.

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    4. And choose Download PDF.

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    5. Finally, add the PDF document and click Create.

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    Here's the final result:

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    Give it a try and let us know if you have any other questions.



  • timyoung578
    Replied on July 2, 2024 at 6:01 PM

    Thank you for that detailed guide! This is almost what I need. How do load my own pdf in as an option? I don't need a PDF Form or a Signable PDF. I just need to provide a PDF for download that I already have

  • Aries JotForm Support
    Replied on July 2, 2024 at 7:30 PM

    Hi Tim,

    I understand what you’d like to do, but I’ll need a bit of time to work out a solution. I’ll get back to you shortly.


  • Aries JotForm Support
    Replied on July 3, 2024 at 6:48 PM

    Hi Tim,

    Thanks for your patience. Unfortunately, it is not possible to download your own PDF file in classic form. While you can achieve this in Jotform Apps. Here's how to do it:

    1. Go to Jotform Apps

    2. Then click on Create App.

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    3. Then choose Start From the Scratch.

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    4. Click on Add Element.

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    5. Choose Document on the Basic app elements.

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    6. Upload your own PDF file.

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    Here's the result:

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    Give it a try and let us know if you have any other questions.

 
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