Complete an official procedure
Fill in a government form or grant application supplied as an interactive PDF.
Fill a PDF form
Fill in the fields of an interactive PDF form on screen, then lock the answers if needed. Local browser processing without modifying the original file.
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Form fields are detected automatically after import.
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How does this tool work?
Filling in a PDF form lets you complete on screen a document that contains real fields: an official application, a registration file, a declaration, an order form. The areas to fill are detected automatically and turned into input boxes on the preview. You type your answers, tick the boxes, choose from the lists, then download the completed form, without printing and without leaving your browser.
On import, the tool reads the form fields in AcroForm format, the PDF’s standard interactive format, with their exact position on each page. It shows on top a text box for text fields, a checkbox for checkboxes, buttons for exclusive choices and a drop-down list for menus.
The values you enter are written into the PDF’s fields at download. By default, the form stays editable, so the recipient can still correct an answer. Check Make fields non-editable in the downloaded PDF to freeze the values as permanent text.
If the PDF contains no fields, a message says so: it is a flat form, better completed with Add text to a PDF. XFA forms, specific to some Adobe software, are not supported.
How to use this tool
Import the form
The detected fields appear on the preview, page by page.
Fill in the fields
Type text, tick boxes and pick from lists; move between pages with the thumbnails.
Download the completed form
Check the box to make fields non-editable if needed, then download the completed copy.
Use cases
Register for an activity
Complete a sports, school or club registration form before emailing it back.
Fill in an order form
Enter quantities and contact details in a PDF order form from a supplier.
Examples
Registration form
Without checking the box, the same answers would stay in fields the recipient can edit. The rest of the form’s layout is unchanged.
Input
Form with 8 text fields, 3 checkboxes and a “Level” list; “make non-editable” box checkedResult
PDF where the 12 answers display as permanent text, with no interactive fieldsTips and best practices
- Scroll through every page: some required fields sit at the end of the document.
- Only make fields non-editable once everything is checked: the operation cannot be undone in the resulting file.
- To sign after filling in, continue with Add a signature to a PDF.
Sources and references
Frequently asked questions
Why are no fields detected?
The PDF is probably a flat form with no interactive fields, or an XFA form. Use Add text to a PDF to write in the right places.
Which field types are supported?
AcroForm text fields, checkboxes, option buttons and choice lists.
Will the recipient be able to change my answers?
Yes, if you leave the fields editable. Check Make fields non-editable in the downloaded PDF to freeze them.
Do the form’s automatic calculations work?
No. A form’s calculation scripts are not run, so fill in any totals yourself.
Can I resume later?
Usually yes: work in progress is saved in this browser and offered when you return. Download the PDF to keep it elsewhere.
Are my answers sent to a server?
No. They are entered and written into the PDF by your browser, which suits personal information.
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