Turn PDFs into fillable forms
Fillable PDF Form Creator
With Jotform’s fillable PDF form creator, you can create customized PDF forms that users can easily fill out and submit from their digital devices.
Create a fillable PDF formAlready have a PDF form?
Convert PDF to fillable formIn just minutes, create a fillable PDF form that can be used anywhere — regardless of device type or internet access.
Try a demo fillable PDF formJotform’s fillable PDF form creator allows you to
Add fillable form fields such as text boxes, checkboxes, and multiple-choice questions.
Email your form or embed it in your website so users can fill it out on their computer, smartphone, or tablet.
How to make a PDF fillable
Open Jotform
Create a free Jotform account and build your fillable PDF form from scratch — or upload an existing PDF form to convert it into a fillable PDF in a single click.
Customize your form
Add page numbers, brand images, or your business logo for a polished, professional look.
Automate email responses
Automatically send copies of completed PDF forms to respondents after they fill out your form.
Download and share
Save a copy of your fillable PDF or send it as an email attachment.
Works best with
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Creating a Fillable PDF with Adobe Acrobat:
Open Adobe Acrobat
Launch Adobe Acrobat on your computer.
Create a new document
Click on “File” and select “Create” > “Blank Document.”
Add form fields
Click on “Tools” > “Prepare Form.”
Choose the form field types (text, checkbox, radio button, etc.).
Click on the document to place the form fields.
Adjust field properties
Right-click on each form field to set properties like name, size, and validation.
Save your document
Save your file by clicking “File” > “Save As” and choose PDF as the format.
Open the PDF in Adobe Acrobat
Launch Adobe Acrobat and open the existing PDF document.
Add form fields
Click on “Tools” > “Prepare Form.”
Acrobat will detect form fields automatically; if it doesn’t, click “Auto Detect Form Fields.”
Review and edit form fields
Adjust the automatically detected form fields as needed.
Add new fields if necessary by selecting the appropriate tool.
Adjust field properties
Right-click on form fields to set properties like name, size, and validation.
Save your document
Save the file by clicking “File” > “Save As” and choose PDF as the format.
Jotform’s fillable PDF form creator has unique tools to customize your fillable forms, optimize your workflow, and automate how information is gathered and shared.
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Fillable PDF Forms FAQ
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What is a fillable PDF?
A fillable PDF is an interactive PDF document that allows users to enter text in form fields without the need for PDF editing software. Fillable PDFs are also referred to as interactive PDFs, editable PDFs, writable PDFs, or automated PDFs. Fillable PDFs offer a fast and easy way to complete forms, sign documents, and collect data.
Fillable PDFs are useful for a wide variety of purposes. You can use a fillable PDF to gather applications, collect e-signatures, conduct performance reviews or surveys, and so much more. And in contrast to messy paper forms, fillable PDFs can be stored online and are accessible to many people at once — allowing you to cast a wider net and gather more responses more efficiently.
Additionally, you can create a fillable PDF in minutes, then share it with your target audience to collect responses or e-signatures quickly and efficiently — perfect for a growing small business, an established company, or any organization in between.
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