Stop asking people to fill the same information multiple times
Fill Once, Generate Multiple PDF
Create one Master Form to collect all your data and link it to multiple PDFs. Instead of building separate forms for each document, PlatoForms reuses one submission to populate an entire document package instantly.
Fill Once, Done
One workflow for all your PDFs
Connect a single form to all your documents
One Input Form for Multiple PDFs
Multiple forms for one process is painful for everyone. People get frustrated filling out their name and address five times. You waste time managing incomplete submissions. Master Form fixes this by connecting one reusable input form to all your PDF documents.
Learn how to set up a Master Form
Designed for multi-PDF workflows
Build Once, Use Everywhere
Add your fields, connect your PDFs, and share one link to fill once and use the same data everywhere. When someone fills it out, you get all completed documents instantly. No explaining to users, no chasing missing forms. Watch how it works in the video below.
Learn through step-by-step demos and tutorials
Create Once, Auto-Populate Multiple PDFs
Why Master Form is the ultimate choice for multi-PDF workflows
PlatoForms vs. Standard Form Builders
| Feature | PlatoForms Master Form | Common Form Builders (Standard PDF mapping) |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-PDF Mapping | ✓ Link one form to multiple PDFs simultaneously | One form usually links to only one PDF |
| Output Format | ✓ Instant ZIP package with all completed documents | Individual PDF downloads only |
| Field Reusability | ✓ Map the same field (e.g., Signature) across all PDFs | Must manually map fields for each new form |
| Original Layout | ✓ Keeps your original PDF layout intact | Often breaks complex layouts or font styles |
| Data Validation | ✓ Set field validation rules to reduce errors | Basic field validation only |
| Best for | ✓ HR Onboarding, Legal Bundles, Medical Intake | Simple, single-page data collection |
FAQ’S
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Who is Master Form for?
Master Form is designed for teams that work with many PDFs at the same time. Most form builders stop at one PDF per form; we enable you to automate entire folders of paperwork—HR onboarding, legal packets, or medical intake—with a single link. -
Is Master Form hard to set up?
No. You create the Master Form first, then link PDFs and reuse fields by dragging fields into place. The setup is straightforward and does not require technical help. -
Can I export data from Master Forms?
Yes, you can export data from Master Form submissions as CSV for use in Excel or other tools for further analysis or processing. -
How many PDFs can I connect to one Master Form?
You can connect multiple PDF documents to a single Master Form. Map your form fields to as many PDFs as your workflow requires. -
Can the same field appear in multiple PDFs?
Yes, you can map the same Master Form field to multiple locations across different PDFs. For example, a signature field can appear on every page or document that requires it. -
How do I ensure data accuracy with Master Forms?
You can set validation rules for form fields in your Master Form, which will prompt users to input information in a specific format or range before submission.