Create a fillable PDF
Turn a plain PDF into a form people can fill in on screen. Place text boxes, checkboxes and dropdowns exactly where the answers go.
Nothing is uploaded. Your files stay private.
How to make a PDF fillable
Three steps, about ten seconds.
- 01
Add your PDF
Drop it in the box, or tap to choose it.
- 02
Place fields
Pick Text, Paragraph, Checkbox or Dropdown, then tap the page where it goes. Drag to move or resize.
- 03
Download
Name each field, add dropdown choices, and save your fillable PDF.
Good to know
A fillable PDF has real form fields, so people can type their answers on a phone or computer and send it back, with no printing or scanning. Fields work in Adobe Reader, Chrome, Edge, Preview on Mac and most PDF apps.
Give each field a clear name, like Full name or Passport number. Apps show it as a hint and use it when someone presses Tab to move through the form.
Mark important fields as required, and use a dropdown when there's a fixed set of answers, like a list of departments.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a PDF fillable?
Drop the PDF in, choose a field type, and draw boxes where people should type or tick. Download it, and the boxes work in any PDF app.
What kinds of fields can I add?
Text boxes, larger Paragraph boxes, Checkboxes and Dropdown lists with your own options.
Which apps can fill in the form?
Any app that supports PDF forms: Adobe Acrobat and Reader, Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Mac Preview, and Fill PDF form on Quikdo.
Can I add a signature box?
Add a text field labelled Signature, or have people sign afterwards with Sign PDF.
Can I edit fields that are already in the PDF?
New fields are added alongside existing ones; existing fields are left as they are.
Is my PDF uploaded?
No. The fields are added by your browser, so the PDF stays on your device.