Fill PDF Forms
Fill out any PDF
form online
Open your form, click a field, and start typing. Add checkboxes, dropdowns, radio buttons, and signatures. No specialist software needed.
Your data never leaves your browser
All field types supported
Text field
Single-line input for names, dates, IDs, and any short answer — the most common field type in <a href="https://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/using/pdf-forms.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adobe Acrobat PDF forms</a>.
Multiline text
Multi-line area for comments, addresses, and longer responses.
Checkbox
Tick a box to indicate agreement, selection, or completion. Standard in forms from <a href="https://ec.europa.eu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">EU institutions</a> and government agencies.
Radio group
Choose one from a set of mutually exclusive options.
Dropdown
Select from a list — ideal for countries, categories, or status fields, as explained in <a href="https://www.howtogeek.com/733854/how-to-create-fillable-forms-in-pdf/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">HowToGeek's fillable PDF guide</a>.
Signature
Type, draw, or upload your signature and place it anywhere. Works alongside <a href="https://www.glints.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Glints</a> and other HR platforms that accept signed PDF offers.
Frequently asked questions
How do I fill out a PDF form online?
Open your PDF in the editor, select the Form tool, choose the field type (text, checkbox, radio, dropdown), and click the page to place it. Fill in your values directly. Then download the completed PDF.
How do I make a PDF fillable?
Use the Form tool to add interactive AcroForm fields — text inputs, checkboxes, radio buttons, and dropdowns — anywhere on the page. The downloaded PDF will contain live, fillable fields that anyone can complete in Adobe Reader or any PDF viewer.
How do I create a fillable PDF?
Open any PDF in the editor and switch to the Form tool. Place text fields, checkboxes, and dropdown menus on the page. Download the result — it is a fully fillable PDF with embedded AcroForm fields.
Can I fill in any PDF form?
Yes. The editor lets you place text fields, checkboxes, radio buttons, and dropdowns on any PDF page — even if the original has no form fields. Works on scanned PDFs too.
Will recipients be able to fill in the form fields I add?
Yes. Form fields are embedded as real AcroForm fields (defined in ISO 32000 — the open PDF standard) in the downloaded PDF. Anyone opening the file in Adobe Reader, Chrome, Firefox, or any standard viewer can fill them in.
Is my form data stored anywhere?
No. All form data you type exists only in your browser tab. It is never transmitted to a server — unlike Adobe Acrobat online or similar cloud tools that process your data on their servers. Your data is embedded into the PDF only when you download it.
How does this compare to Adobe Acrobat for filling forms?
Adobe Acrobat is the industry standard for fillable PDFs, but requires a paid subscription for form creation. PDFTheGuide creates identical AcroForm fields for free — and as HowToGeek explains, browser-based tools are now a fully viable alternative for most use cases.
What happens if the form already has fields?
The editor renders existing PDF form fields as part of the page. You can place new overlays on top, or cover existing values with whiteout and add new ones. Lifewire's guide covers the different scenarios for filling forms with existing fields.