Fill PDF forms online
Open a fillable PDF and type straight into its boxes, just like in Acrobat. Text fields, checkboxes, radio buttons and drop-down lists appear right on the page, a side list shows which fields are still empty and which are required, and Next empty field jumps to the next gap. For forms without fields, such as scans or printed-and-scanned paperwork, switch to Add text or Add tick and click where your answer goes. Save the filled PDF, keep it editable or flatten it so nobody can change the answers, and export your answers to reuse next time. The PDF never leaves your browser.
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How to use it
- Choose a PDF form or drop it on the box.
- Click a field and type, tick checkboxes and choose options. Use Next empty field to find gaps.
- For scanned forms, choose Add text or Add tick and click on the page.
- Press Save filled PDF. Tick Lock answers if the form will be sent and should not change.
Why use this tool
Type on the form
Real fields appear on the page where they belong, with Tab to move between them.
All field types
Text boxes, multi-line text, checkboxes, radio buttons, drop-downs and lists.
Scanned forms too
Add text and ticks anywhere on PDFs that have no fillable fields.
Progress at a glance
A field list shows what is done and which required fields are still empty.
Reuse answers
Export answers and import them into next year's version of the same form.
Private and free
No upload, no account, no watermark. Your personal details stay on your device.
How to fill out a PDF form without Acrobat
Many forms, from IRS forms such as the W-9 to job applications, lease agreements and school permission slips, are fillable PDFs. Open one here and its fields appear as blue boxes. Type your answers, tick the boxes and choose from the lists, then press Save filled PDF. The result opens in any PDF reader and can be printed, emailed or uploaded to a portal.
Keep it fillable or lock the answers?
- Leave the form fillable if someone else still has to add information or sign.
- Lock answers (flatten) before you send a finished form, so the answers become part of the page and can't be changed by accident.
- Some portals reject flattened forms because they read the field data. If in doubt, send the fillable version.
Forms without fillable fields
If a form was scanned or exported without fields, nothing is highlighted. Switch to Add text, set the text size and click on each line to type your answer; switch to Add tick to mark printed checkboxes. Zoom in for precise placement.
Tips for official forms
- Use Next empty field to make sure every required box is filled.
- Write dates in the format the form asks for, such as MM/DD/YYYY.
- Export your answers before closing so you can fix a mistake later.
- To sign, use our PDF editor to add a drawn signature after filling.
Frequently asked questions
Is it free to fill PDF forms here?
Yes. There is no sign-up, no watermark and no limit on forms or pages.
Is my information uploaded?
No. The form is filled and saved in your browser, so your name, address and numbers never reach a server.
Why are there no blue boxes on my PDF?
The PDF has no fillable fields, which is common with scans. Use Add text and Add tick to fill it in anyway.
Can I sign the form?
This tool fills fields. To add a handwritten-style signature, open the filled PDF in our PDF editor and use the signature tool.
Will the filled form work in Adobe Reader?
Yes. The answers are saved in the standard form fields, so Adobe Reader, Preview, Chrome and Edge all show them.
Can I fill forms in other languages?
Yes. Accented letters, Cyrillic, Chinese, Japanese and other scripts work. When you lock the answers they are drawn into the page so they look the same everywhere.
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