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How to create fillable PDF

With Formize PDF Form Editor, you can create customized PDF forms that users can easily fill out and submit from their digital devices.

PDF Form Editor allows you to

  • Add fillable form fields such as text boxes, number and date inputs, checkboxes, multiple-choice questions, dropdowns and lists.
  • Insert a signature field so users can sign their name with ease.
  • Add and edit PDF document content to design your form.

You can create a fillable form from scratch, or by uploading an existing PDF/DOCX/TIFF document and turning it into a fillable PDF form.

How to create a fillable PDF form from scratch

Go to the editor page and click the Create a fillable PDF form button.

In the editor that opens, you will see a blank document. Use the tools to add text, images, and graphics to add the content you need.

Editor toolbar

Add the required document text.

Text editor

Draw graphic lines and primitives to visually highlight form elements.

Graphics editor

Add images and logos if necessary.

Image editor

Add fillable fields and place them in the appropriate positions using the field editing tools.

Field editing tools

Click the Apply changes button to get a file of the fillable PDF form.

Download panel

The download link will be available for 24 hours. You can also share it by sending a direct link or QR code.

Share Link panel

If necessary, you can save the file to your cloud storage.

Or open the created form in the PDF Form Filler application.

PDF Form Filler

How to convert PDF, DOC or TIFF to a fillable PDF form

To do this, you will need to upload your document and add the required fillable fields, after which you will be able to receive a fillable PDF form in the same way as described above.

For more information, please see How to make a PDF fillable

7/11/2023