Create Fillable PDF
Turn any PDF into a fillable form. Drag and drop text fields and checkboxes onto your document, then download a ready-to-fill PDF.
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What is Create Fillable PDF?
A fillable PDF lets anyone type answers and tick boxes directly inside the document instead of printing, writing by hand, and scanning it back. Our free Create Fillable PDF tool turns any flat PDF into an interactive form right inside your browser. You drop text fields and checkboxes onto the page exactly where they belong, name them, and download a standards-compliant AcroForm PDF that opens and fills correctly in Adobe Acrobat, Preview, Chrome, and every other reader. Everything runs locally using the open-source pdf-lib library, so your document never leaves your device. There is no account to create, no watermark stamped on the result, and no upload to a remote server, which makes it safe for contracts, applications, intake forms, and HR paperwork.
Why use this tool?
Because the tool writes genuine AcroForm widgets rather than flattened text, the fields stay interactive in the exported file, recipients can click, type, check, and save their answers. Field positions are placed in exact PDF points, so they line up with the printed labels on the page. The output is a single PDF/1.4 file with no quality loss to the underlying document, no watermark, and no file-count or size limits beyond your device memory. It works on Windows, macOS, Linux, iPhone (Safari), and Android (Chrome) with nothing to install.
Common use cases
Reach for this tool whenever you have a printable PDF that people keep filling out by hand. Common cases: an employer converting an onboarding or expense form so new hires can complete it on a laptop; a landlord making a rental application fillable; a clinic turning a patient intake sheet into a typeable form; a teacher building a worksheet students can answer on a tablet; or a freelancer adding signature and checkbox fields to a simple agreement. It is also the right fit when a form you received is "flat" (you can see the boxes but cannot click into them). Rather than printing and scanning, you overlay real form fields on top of the existing layout and send back a clean, fillable copy.
Frequently asked questions
What is a fillable PDF?
A fillable PDF contains interactive form fields (an AcroForm) such as text boxes and checkboxes that a reader can click into and complete on screen. Unlike a flat PDF, you do not have to print it, the recipient types their answers and saves the file.
Is this tool really free with no watermark?
Yes. There is no signup, no subscription, and no watermark on the exported PDF. The entire process runs in your browser, so there is nothing to pay for and no usage cap.
Do my files get uploaded to a server?
No. The PDF is read and rewritten entirely on your device using pdf-lib. Your document never leaves your browser, which keeps sensitive forms (contracts, applications, medical intake) private.
Will the fields work in Adobe Acrobat and other readers?
Yes. The tool writes standard AcroForm fields, so the exported PDF is fillable in Adobe Acrobat, Apple Preview, Chrome, Edge, and most mobile PDF apps.
Can I add fields across multiple pages?
Yes. Use the page navigation to move through the document and place text fields or checkboxes on any page. Each field remembers which page it belongs to.
Can I set a default value for a field?
Yes. For text fields you can pre-fill a default value, and for checkboxes you can mark them checked by default. Recipients can still change these when they fill the form.
What types of fields can I add?
This tool supports text fields and checkboxes, which cover the large majority of everyday forms. If you only need to complete an existing fillable form, use our Fill PDF tool instead.
What if my PDF already has form fields?
Any existing fields are preserved. The fields you place are added alongside them, so you can extend a partially-built form without starting over.
Pro tips
- 1Zoom your printed labels and align each field directly over its blank line, fields are placed in exact PDF points so they stay put when the form is opened elsewhere.
- 2Give every field a clear, unique name (for example "full_name" or "agree_terms"), it makes the data easier to read if the completed form is processed or exported later.
- 3For signature lines, a wide, short text field reads better than a tall one, match the height to the surrounding text.
- 4If you need recipients to only fill an existing form rather than build one, use Fill PDF; to add fields to a flat document, this is the right tool.
How does it compare?
Adobe Acrobat Pro can build fillable forms but costs from $19.99/month, and most free online form builders upload your document to their servers and stamp a watermark or cap the number of fields. ImageAndPDF.com adds real AcroForm fields entirely in your browser, with no upload, no watermark, no signup, and no limits, completely free.
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