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How to fill out a PDF form

Plenty of PDF forms are not really forms at all - they are flat scans with lines printed on them. You can fill either kind here by typing straight onto the page.

Open the free PDF editor →

Step by step

  1. Open the formDrop the PDF into the editor.
  2. Type onto the pageChoose Add text and click where an answer belongs. Adjust size and font so it matches the printed form.
  3. Tick boxes and signUse the checkbox field for tick boxes, and the Signature tool where a signature is required.
  4. DownloadDownload the completed form, ready to email or print.
Your file stays on your device. PDFree runs entirely in your browser - the PDF is never uploaded to a server, so private documents stay private.

Common questions

What if the form has no fillable fields?

That is fine. Add text boxes anywhere on the page - it works the same on scanned forms.

Can I add real fillable fields?

Yes. The text field and checkbox tools create genuine form fields that stay fillable in any PDF reader.

Will it print correctly?

Yes. Everything is embedded into the PDF at full quality.

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