Guides

Answers to the questions people ask right before they need this.

• Fillable PDF vs online form: which should you use?

  A fillable PDF and an online form solve different problems. Here is how to tell which one your situation actually needs.

• How to collect form responses as completed PDFs

  Collect answers through a web form and keep every response as a finished PDF you can file, print or forward.

• How to make a PDF fillable without Adobe Acrobat

  Turn any PDF into a form people can complete in a browser, without buying Acrobat or installing anything.

• How to send a PDF for someone to fill out and return

  Stop emailing PDFs and hoping they come back. Send a link instead, and get the completed document automatically.

• How to turn a paper or scanned form into an online form

  Take the paper form you already use, and turn it into something people can complete on a phone — without redesigning it.

• Why can’t I type in this PDF?

  Three reasons a PDF will not let you type, how to tell which one you have, and what to do about each.