Already have a designed PDF? No rebuilding. Just digitize it online.
Upload Your PDF,
Make Fields Fillable
Your design stays — AI adds fields for typing,
checkboxes, or signatures.
When Design Can’t Change
Digital submission without the printing and scanning
From Static PDF to Interactive Form
Static PDFs create operational friction—disconnected submissions, manual follow-ups, and inconsistent records, especially for tax forms, applications, contracts, and compliance documents.
PlatoForms converts your PDF into an online fillable form. Share a link or QR code. Users complete it in their browser. You collect submissions in one dashboard.
A fully digital submission flow—from link sharing to centralized data collection.
Instant field detection with manual override
AI Finds Fields, You Fine-Tune
Review AI suggestions in seconds. Adjust field types, reposition elements, or add missing fields manually. What used to take hours now takes minutes.
Works best with standard forms. For complex or artistic layouts, manual fine-tuning ensures perfect results.
What users see matches what you designed
Your Document, Unaltered
Submitted data appears exactly where you designed it—no reformatting, no surprises.
Ideal for official documents, compliance forms, contracts, applications, and any PDF where the appearance has been pre-approved or mandated.
Choose the approach that fits your needs
Two Paths: Fillable PDF Forms vs Custom Web Forms
Fillable PDF Forms (Preserve Appearance):
Upload your PDF and make fields interactive. The original PDF remains the source of truth—no layout changes, no redesign. Perfect when design is pre-approved, mandated, or users expect the familiar appearance.
Custom Web Forms (Redesign for the Web):
Convert your PDF into a modern, mobile-optimized web form. Full creative control over layout, styling, and user experience. Best when you want responsive design and don’t need to match the original PDF.
Not sure which to choose? Start with Fillable if you need exact design preservation. Switch to Custom Web Forms if you want mobile optimization and design flexibility.
💡 This page focuses on Fillable PDF Forms—digitizing existing documents without redesign.
How to Convert PDF into Fillable Form
FAQ’S
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What is a fillable PDF form?
A fillable PDF form lets users complete fields (text boxes, checkboxes, dropdowns, signatures) directly in their browser. The document appearance remains identical to the original PDF—only the fields become interactive. No downloads, no printing required. -
Will my PDF look different after conversion?
No. PlatoForms does not rebuild or reinterpret your PDF. The original file is displayed exactly as designed, with interactive fields layered on top. -
When should I use fillable PDF vs custom web forms?
Use Fillable PDF when:
- Your PDF design is pre-approved or mandated
- Users expect the familiar document appearance
- Official formatting cannot be altered (government forms, legal contracts)
- Brand compliance requires specific layouts
Use Custom Web Forms when:
- You’re building a form from scratch
- Mobile optimization is a priority
- You need responsive, flexible layouts
- Advanced PDF export controls matter (custom fonts, margins, page breaks)
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How is this different from Adobe Acrobat fillable PDFs?
Adobe Acrobat creates fillable PDFs that users must download and open in PDF software. PlatoForms turns your PDF into an online fillable form—users fill it out in their browser, and you collect submissions automatically in one dashboard. -
How does AI field detection work?
Upload your PDF and AI analyzes the document structure—identifying text fields, checkboxes, dropdowns, dates, and signature areas. It suggests field positions based on visual cues and layout patterns.
You review the results and can adjust field types, reposition elements, or add fields the AI missed. This combination of automation and manual control ensures accurate results, even for complex documents.
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Can I improve completion rates after making my PDF fillable?
Yes. After converting your PDF to fillable, you can switch to Conversational mode with one click. This presents questions one at a time—proven to boost completion rates on mobile devices. The PDF download still shows the original appearance, but the filling experience becomes more engaging. -
What field types are supported?
Standard PDF fields: text input, checkboxes, radio buttons, dropdowns, dates, and e-signatures. Extended fields: address, phone, email with validation, file uploads, and more. Even if your original PDF doesn’t include these, you can add them while maintaining the overall appearance. -
Can fillable forms collect e-signatures?
Yes. Add e-signature fields to collect legally binding signatures on contracts, waivers, and agreements. Users sign in-browser and signatures appear on the PDF where you positioned the field. -
How do I manage and track submissions?
All submissions appear in your PlatoForms dashboard. Configure email notifications, export as PDF or CSV, view responses online, and automatically sync to cloud storage (Google Drive, Dropbox). Learn about submission management.