Make PDFs Fillable with Text Fields, Checkboxes and Signatures
Upload a PDF and add interactive form fields where recipients need to type, choose, tick, date or sign. Add text boxes, checkboxes, radio buttons, dropdowns, date fields and signature fields with no account and no extra iPDFPro watermark.
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To create a fillable PDF form online, upload your PDF, add interactive fields such as text boxes, checkboxes, radio buttons, dropdowns, date fields and signature fields, position them over the correct parts of the document, then download the fillable PDF. This is useful when a static PDF needs to be completed digitally instead of printed.
Create Forms means adding interactive fields to a PDF so people can fill it out digitally. Instead of printing a form and writing by hand, users can type into text fields, tick checkboxes, choose options, add dates, or sign in the correct places, depending on the fields you create and how the recipient opens the document.
A PDF that looks like a form is not automatically fillable. Most PDFs are static, the text and layout exist as fixed content and there are no interactive input fields. Create Forms lets you place form fields precisely over your existing PDF layout, turning a static document into one that recipients can complete digitally without printing.
No software. No account. Your fillable PDF is ready to share in minutes.
Drop any PDF or click to browse. Upload the existing document, form template, or scanned form you want to make fillable. No account or sign-up required at any step.
Place text fields, checkboxes, radio buttons, dropdown menus, signature fields, and date fields over the correct areas of your document. Position each field accurately on the page.
Position each field precisely over the matching question or input area. Resize fields to match the available space. Configure available properties such as field name, depending on what the tool supports.
Preview the fillable form to confirm all fields are correctly placed. Download the fillable PDF. Always test it in a standard PDF viewer before sending it to others.
Add interactive form fields to any PDF. Free, in your browser, no extra iPDFPro watermark, no account.
Place single-line text fields for names, email addresses, phone numbers, short answers, and individual details. Multiline text fields let recipients write longer answers, comments, and descriptions.
Place checkboxes for options where recipients can tick one or more selections. Use checkboxes when multiple answers are valid at the same time, such as ticking all services that apply.
Place radio buttons for questions where recipients must choose exactly one option from a group. Radio buttons in the same named group are mutually exclusive, selecting one deselects the others.
Place dropdown menus where recipients choose one answer from a predefined list. Useful for standardizing answers to questions with fixed options such as country, department, or status.
Place a signature field where recipients need to sign. In a compatible PDF viewer or signing tool, recipients can draw, type, or upload their signature into the field you placed on the document.
Place date fields for birthdays, submission dates, appointment dates, start dates, or document dates. Date fields give recipients a structured input area for calendar dates.
iPDFPro does not add watermarks, logos, or branding to created forms. The output contains only your original document plus the form fields you placed. Nothing extra from our tool.
iPDFPro does not require an account, email, or sign-up. Create your fillable PDF form and download it with no registration at any step.
Fillable PDF forms save time, reduce errors, and make documents more professional and easier for recipients to complete.
A fillable PDF eliminates the need to print, fill by hand, scan, and email back. Recipients can complete the form on any device and return it digitally in seconds.
Typed text in proper fields is easier to read and process than handwriting. Structured form fields ensure that responses are in the right places and in a consistent format.
A fillable PDF form looks polished and professional. It shows clients, employees, and partners that the organisation has prepared a proper digital document workflow.
Employment forms, onboarding documents, and HR paperwork are filled out repeatedly by different employees. A fillable PDF form makes the process consistent and faster for everyone.
A fillable client intake form lets new clients provide contact details, preferences, and background information in a structured format before a meeting or appointment.
Contracts, consent forms, and agreements often require a signature. Adding a signature field to the PDF allows recipients to sign digitally in the correct place without printing.
School application forms, event registration forms, and membership application forms require structured answers. A fillable PDF is a clear and easy way to collect that information.
Scanned paper forms that have been converted to PDF can have form fields placed over the answer areas. Recipients can then complete the form digitally rather than printing and writing on paper.
Forms that are used regularly, such as weekly reports, monthly expense forms, and recurring client forms, are faster to complete when they are fillable PDFs rather than static documents or paper forms.
Any document that needs structured input from recipients benefits from being a fillable PDF form.
Job, school, or grant applications
Event or membership sign-ups
Employee records and policies
New hire documentation
Pre-appointment information
Medical, legal, or event consent
Service or product reviews
Structured questionnaires
Product or service orders
Billing input templates
Patient history and intake
Enrolment and permission slips
Property and equipment leases
Affidavits and declarations
Agreement and terms documents
RSVP and event registrations
Choosing the right field type for each question makes forms clearer and faster to complete.
Best for names, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, short answers, and any details where the user types a response. Single-line for short answers, multiline for longer responses and comments.
Best when users can select one or more options independently. For example: "Tick all services that apply" or "Select all conditions that are relevant." Each checkbox is independent of the others.
Best when users must choose only one option from a group. For example: "Are you Yes or No?" or "Select your employment status." Radio buttons in the same group are mutually exclusive.
Best when users choose from a defined list of options and you want to keep the form compact. Useful for country selection, department, status, or any field with many possible values.
Best when users need to sign the document. In a compatible PDF viewer or signing tool, recipients can draw, type, or upload their signature. Place signature fields above or on the signature line.
Best for date-of-birth fields, submission dates, appointment dates, start dates, and any field where the answer is a calendar date. Gives recipients a structured area for entering dates.
Similar to a dropdown but shows multiple options at once, scrollable in the PDF viewer. Best when you want the options to be visible rather than hidden behind a closed dropdown.
Best for open-ended questions where longer answers are expected, such as a comments box, description field, reason for application, or any field where one line is not enough space.
Not sure which tool fits your task? Here is a quick guide.
Use when you want to build a fillable PDF form for others to complete. You are designing the form, placing text fields, checkboxes, dropdowns, and signature fields over an existing PDF so recipients can fill them in.
Use when you need to complete and sign an existing PDF form yourself. You are the person filling the form, not the person designing it. Add text, dates, checkmarks, initials, and a visible signature.
Use when you need broader PDF editing: adding visible text, images, shapes, highlights, annotations, and other visual changes directly to the page content. Not for creating interactive form fields.
Use after a form has been completed. Flatten PDF converts the filled form fields and annotations into fixed page content, producing a final version that cannot be changed through standard form tools.
Follow these steps to design clear, usable forms that recipients can complete without confusion.
Understanding the limits of PDF form creation helps you plan your workflow and avoid surprises.
No Adobe Acrobat. No software. No account. iPDFPro processes your PDF privately and deletes everything automatically.
No Adobe Acrobat or desktop app required. iPDFPro creates fillable forms entirely in the browser on any device.
iPDFPro does not require an account, email, or sign-up. Upload and download without registration.
All uploads and downloads use 256-bit TLS encryption during processing.
Uploaded PDFs and created forms are permanently deleted 1 hour after processing.
Downloaded forms are clean. No iPDFPro branding appears in the output file.
iPDFPro does not read, analyse, or share uploaded file content. No personal data is collected.
Free, no account, no extra iPDFPro watermark. Upload your PDF, add form fields, and download a fillable PDF that others can complete digitally.
Open iPDFPro Create Forms in your browser, upload your PDF, add form fields such as text boxes, checkboxes, and dropdowns over the document, and download the fillable PDF. No account required and no extra iPDFPro watermark.
Yes. iPDFPro Create Forms is free for everyday Create Forms tasks, with no account required and no extra iPDFPro watermark.
Yes. Upload an existing PDF and add interactive form fields on top of the document layout. The result is a fillable PDF that others can complete in a standard PDF viewer.
Yes. Add single-line text fields for short answers and names, or multiline text fields for longer responses and comments.
Yes. Add checkboxes for options where users can select one or more choices independently of each other.
Yes. Add radio buttons for questions where users must choose only one option from a group. Radio buttons in the same group are mutually exclusive.
Yes. Add dropdown menus for fields where users choose one option from a defined list, keeping the form compact.
Yes. Add a signature field so recipients can sign in the correct place using a compatible PDF viewer or signing tool.
You can add form fields on top of a scanned PDF. Scanned PDFs are image-based, so field placement requires careful manual positioning over the correct areas of the scanned image.
Starting from a blank document depends on the tool options available. Check the tool when creating a form to see if a blank document option is supported.
If the PDF already contains form fields, you may be able to edit or add fields alongside them. Check the tool options when uploading a PDF with existing form fields.
Required field settings depend on the tool options available. Check the field properties when placing a field to see if required field marking is supported.
Calculations and field validation depend on the tool options. These advanced features are not guaranteed. Check the tool settings when configuring individual fields.
No. iPDFPro does not add watermarks, logos, or branding. The output contains only your document plus the form fields you added.
No. iPDFPro does not require an account, email, or sign-up. Upload and download without registration.
Yes. iPDFPro runs in the browser with no app required. Works on iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac, Windows, and Linux, though placing fields accurately may be easier on a desktop or tablet.
Create Forms is used to build a fillable PDF by adding interactive fields for others to complete. Fill and Sign PDF is used to complete and sign an existing form yourself. Use Create Forms when you are designing the form, and Fill and Sign when you are filling one out.
Create Forms adds interactive form fields for structured data input. PDF Editor is for broader editing such as adding visible text, images, shapes, highlights, and annotations directly to the page content.
A PDF form is a document file completed in a PDF viewer and returned by email or download. A web form is hosted on a website and submits responses automatically to a database or dashboard. iPDFPro creates PDF forms, not web forms.
Yes. Always test in a standard PDF viewer such as Adobe Acrobat Reader or a browser before sending. Verify all fields appear, can be filled, and the layout looks correct on screen and when printed.