Free PDF Tool · Forms

PDF Forms

Run pdf forms in your browser. Free, private, no signup — your selected files are processed in your browser and are not uploaded to our server.

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Drop your file here

or click to browse from your device

Optional: drop an existing PDF, or leave empty to create a blank fillable PDF.
Format: type,name,page,x,y,width,height — type can be text, checkbox, dropdown, radio

About this PDF Forms

Create a fillable PDF form from scratch (or add fields to an uploaded PDF) with our pdf forms tool. Define your fields — text inputs, checkboxes, dropdowns, radio buttons — one per line, and we build a clean PDF form with proper field objects.

The output is a real PDF form (AcroForm), fillable in Adobe Acrobat, Preview, Foxit, Chrome’s built-in PDF viewer, and any other AcroForm-compatible application.

Your privacy is the default. Your selected files are processed in your browser and are not uploaded to our server; all processing happens client-side using pdf-lib for browser-side AcroForm creation, filling, and extraction. Closing the tab clears the working session from this page; downloaded files remain on your device.

This tool is free to use with no signup required. Large files may be limited by your browser’s memory and device performance. Part of PDF Tools Base, a privacy-first collection of 161 PDF utilities. Bookmark the page for next time, and explore related tools in the footer below.

How to use the PDF Forms tool

  1. Define your form fields, one per line.
  2. Click Process.
  3. Download your fillable PDF and share with form-fillers.

Why use PDF Tools Base?

100% Browser-Based

PDF Forms processes selected files in your browser. Your selected files are processed in your browser and are not uploaded to our server.

No Server Upload, No Signup

Your selected files are processed locally in your browser. No account, no server upload, no email needed.

No Watermark Ever

Outputs are clean. We never stamp our brand or a paywall watermark on your files.

Free to Use

No accounts and no signup. Use the tool as much as you need within reasonable browser limits.

Works on Every Device

Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android, Chromebook. Any modern browser.

Built on Open Source

Powered by pdf-lib for browser-side PDF form creation, filling, and extraction.

Common uses for pdf forms

Sign-up sheets

Make a quick fillable PDF form.

Survey forms

Collect feedback as completed PDFs.

Application forms

Job applications, school admissions.

Job aids

Checklists for field workers.

Frequently asked questions

Is PDF Forms safe to use?

Yes. Everything happens in your browser. Your selected files are processed in your browser and are not uploaded to our server. Closing the tab clears the working session from this page; downloaded outputs remain on your device until you delete them.

Do I need to register or sign in?

No. No account, no email, no sign-up. Open the page and start using the tool immediately. Free to use, no signup needed.

Is there a watermark on the output?

No. PDF Tools Base never adds a watermark or branding to your output. Your final file is clean — just what you produced from the original.

Is there a file size limit?

Phones may struggle with files over 50–100MB; desktops may handle larger PDFs but can still fail on very large or complex form files. Large files may be slow or fail depending on browser memory, page count, form-field count, and PDF complexity.

Does this work on mobile devices?

Yes. The tool works on all modern mobile browsers: Chrome on Android, Safari on iOS, Firefox, Edge, Brave. The drag-and-drop also accepts files from your phone’s file manager.

What field types are supported?

Text input, checkbox, dropdown (select), and radio group. Define them as type,name,page,x,y,width,height, one per line.