Complete control from data collection to document export
Customize Your Forms,
Customize Your PDFs
Build responsive forms from scratch or templates. Customize every design detail, then export submissions as professional PDFs with granular PDF formatting control. Set once, apply automatically—your complete form-to-document workflow.
From Custom Forms to Custom Documents
The only form builder with dual customization
Build responsive forms that become professional documents
No PDF Upload Required
Unlike fillable PDF tools, PlatoForms lets you design forms entirely online. Start from scratch or use templates for applications, registrations, and surveys.
Collect on any device, export as polished PDFs. The modern alternative to fillable PDF forms—try our free plan today.
Collect on any device, export as polished PDFs. The modern alternative to fillable PDF forms—try our free plan today.
Complete creative control over form structure and output
Design Your Way
Build forms with your preferred layout—traditional multi-field pages or guided flows. Customize every design element with visual tools or CSS/JavaScript. Your PDFs maintain professional appearance whether sent to clients, archived for compliance, or printed for records.
Unlike basic form builders, PlatoForms gives you control over both input (form design) and output (PDF formatting).
Unlike basic form builders, PlatoForms gives you control over both input (form design) and output (PDF formatting).
From visual design to code, from form to PDF
Customize at Every Level
Visual Design: Customize backgrounds, text colors, buttons, inputs, and more. Upload brand images and choose fonts.
Code Control: Need more? Add custom CSS for pixel-perfect styling or JavaScript for advanced interactions.
PDF Output: Control exported documents with adjustable fonts, margins, headers, footers, and smart page breaks.
For Everyone: Non-technical users use visual tools. Developers use code. Everyone gets professional results.
Code Control: Need more? Add custom CSS for pixel-perfect styling or JavaScript for advanced interactions.
PDF Output: Control exported documents with adjustable fonts, margins, headers, footers, and smart page breaks.
For Everyone: Non-technical users use visual tools. Developers use code. Everyone gets professional results.
Enhance workflows with dynamic features and automation
Integration and Automation
Learn through step-by-step demos and tutorials
Build Professional Multi-Page Web Forms Without PDFs
Learn how to create, style, and publish custom forms with smart fields and PDF export.
Create a Custom Web Form — Follow the Steps
- Click the Start to build button in your dashboard.
- In the popup, select Web Form at the bottom.
- Choose to create from scratch or select a template from the list.
- Done! Start building your online form with drag-and-drop ease.
For more details, visit Create Web Form from Template .
FAQ’S
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How does PlatoForms compare to other form builders like Typeform, JotForm, and Google Forms?
Typeform excels at conversational surveys but lacks Classic mode and PDF customization.
JotForm offers templates and integrations but limited PDF control.
Google Forms provides basic free functionality with minimal customization.
PlatoForms offers both Classic and Conversational modes with full PDF export control—customize fonts, margins, headers, footers, and smart page breaks. We’re the only form builder that lets you customize both your forms AND your PDFs. -
What makes PlatoForms’ PDF export different?
Unlike other form builders that export basic PDFs, PlatoForms gives you full control over document formatting: customize headers, footers, font sizes, page margins, and add smart page breaks between form sections. Set your preferences once, and every submission automatically generates a professional, branded PDF—no manual formatting needed. -
What does ‘customization’ mean in PlatoForms?
PlatoForms lets you customize both the form AND the exported PDF: (1) Form customization—design with custom colors, fonts, logos, CSS, and JavaScript; (2) PDF customization—control exported documents with adjustable fonts, margins, headers, footers, and smart page breaks. Full control from data collection to document export. -
Can I customize how my exported PDFs look?
Yes! Control PDF output with granular settings: choose from 4 font sizes (XS/S/M/L), adjust page margins (S/M/L), toggle headers/footers on/off, and add page breaks between form sections. These preferences save automatically and apply to every submission. -
Is PlatoForms a form builder for free?
PlatoForms offers a free plan with basic form-building features, allowing you to create and share online forms. To unlock advanced features like higher submission limits, PDF export customization, and design controls, upgrade to our paid plans. Start free and scale as you grow! -
What is a custom web form?
A custom web form is an online form you create from scratch, without needing a PDF. It allows you to add fields, interactive elements, conditional logic, and personalized designs to collect data easily across any device—then export as professional PDFs. -
Custom web forms vs. fillable PDF forms: what’s the difference?
Custom web forms: Build from scratch with complete design freedom, responsive layouts, and full PDF export customization (fonts, margins, page breaks).
Fillable PDF forms: Upload an existing PDF to preserve its exact layout while making fields interactive. Best when you need to maintain pre-approved designs.
Choose custom web forms when starting fresh. Choose fillable PDFs when you already have a designed PDF. -
How do I track submissions on my custom web form?
Submissions are viewable on your PlatoForms dashboard, where you can set up email notifications, export as PDFs or CSV, customize export settings, and connect submissions to cloud storage for automated archiving. -
Can I collect e-signatures with PlatoForms?
Yes, PlatoForms supports e-signature fields, allowing you to collect legally binding signatures on contracts, waivers, and agreements—then export as professional PDFs with your custom formatting.
