Free Online PDF Editor
Automatically create polished, designed documents
Jotform PDF Editor automatically turns collected form responses into professional, secure PDF documents that you can share with colleagues and customers. Easily generate custom PDF files online!
Whether you need to create a contract, generate an invoice for payments, document event attendee registration information, or prepare an inspection report, Jotform PDF Editor helps you edit PDF files and automatically create polished documents with the data you collect.
INSTANTLY CREATE PDF DOCUMENTS
How to transform your data into custom PDF documents online
Create an online form with the Jotform Form Builder and share it with your audience.
Design your PDF. Each form submission will then be turned into a PDF document automatically.
DESIGN. AUTOMATE. COMMUNICATE.
Power your internal workflow
Create professional-looking documents with the data you collect. Send PDF invoices to your customers, organize job applications, or prepare proposals for potential clients. Produce any and every type of document you need, to more easily communicate with your clients and colleagues.
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Create PDFs in seconds with ready-made templates you can customize to match your brand. View your PDFs in Adobe Acrobat or Preview, or instantly send them to cloud storage platforms like Google Drive or Dropbox.
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The PDF Editor is phenomenal. I’m loving it; this is exactly what we’ve needed and this is a lot more user-friendly than what we had before.
Gabriella PEREZ,
Volunteer at The Animal Project in New York City
PDF Editor FAQ
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What is a PDF editor?
A PDF editor is a tool that allows you to edit PDFs.
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What is a PDF editor used for?
With a PDF editor, you can make changes to a PDF, such as adding and moving pages, adding e-signature sections, and more.
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What are the advantages of Jotform PDF Editor?
Jotform PDF Editor provides great perks like automation, design customization, communication features, and durability. You can pick from thousands of ready-made PDF templates and drag and drop to customize your PDF. Not only does Jotform PDF Editor make it easy to personalize your document, but there are also many helpful widgets to make your PDF interactive and intuitive. Plus, PDF Editor offers seamless ways to share your PDFs with others.
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What is Jotform PDF Editor?
Jotform PDF Editor is a flexible tool that allows you to create PDF documents or PDF forms from scratch. You can also use it to turn your collected form response data into shareable, printable, and downloadable PDF documents.
The interface mimics Jotform’s form builder, so you can easily drag and drop elements, customize the style, choose from 1,400+ templates, and more.See the full list of Jotform PDF Editor features.
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What are the differences between PDF forms and PDF documents?
A PDF form is our way of saying, “fillable PDF form.” It’s a PDF with blank fields that individuals can complete. With a PDF form, you have an array of settings and integrations to choose from
Additionally, there are multiple, quick share options, such as email, Twitter, Facebook, and QR code. PDF forms offer the option for respondents to save their answers regardless of device or internet access, but to actually submit them, they need to be connected to the internet.
A PDF document is a PDF (portable document file) that displays information and can be easily shared, downloaded, or printed. Jotform PDF Editor allows you to move elements around in your PDF document and customize the design.
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What is the difference between an online form and a PDF form?
An online form is a form that you access and submit with an internet connection. Online forms can also be fully optimized for mobile devices.
A PDF form is a form that can be completed on digital devices with no internet connection. However, in order to submit the form, you need to be connected to the internet and have access to Adobe Acrobat Reader.
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Can PDF forms and PDF documents be updated over time?
Yes! You can update your PDF forms and PDF documents whenever you like.
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How can I access Jotform PDF Editor?
If you’d like to create a new PDF document or PDF form, go to your “My Forms” dashboard, select a form, and click on “More.”
If you’d like to edit an existing PDF, go to your “My Forms,” select the form, then click the “Edit Form” dropdown menu and an option to “Edit as PDF Form” will appear.
You can also access Jotform PDF Editor through your form’s submission page or through its landing page.
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Can you repurpose an existing form and send it as a PDF?
Yes, absolutely.
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Do I need to create a PDF document from scratch with the information I collect?
No. You have the option to turn any information collected from your Jotform forms into a PDF document. If you choose this option, then a PDF document will be automatically created for you. Once the document is created, you can move elements around and customize the document size and layout, colors, fonts, images, and more.
On the other hand, if you don’t have any collected information, you’ll need to either build a PDF from scratch or choose a pre-made template from our PDF Template directory to get started.
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How many PDF forms and PDF documents can I create?
We allow users to create one PDF form and unlimited PDF documents.
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Can I import my own PDF document into Jotform?
Stay tuned for this one! We’re rolling out the feature soon.
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Which pricing plans include Jotform PDF Editor?
Jotform PDF Editor is available in every plan.
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Can HIPAA accounts use Jotform PDF Editor?
Yes.
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Is Jotform PDF Editor supported by Enterprise accounts?
Its available for Enterprise Account. If you are interested in this, please get in contact with our Enterprise sales team.
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Can I attach a PDF document to notification or autoresponder emails?
Yes. All you need to do is enable “PDF Attachment” in your email settings. See the full instructions here.
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Can I show submission data in Jotform PDF Editor based on the condition in the form?
Unfortunately, it’s not possible to show conditional submission data on a single PDF form. However, you can create different PDF documents according to conditions on the form and select each PDF document as a different email alert. Please note that you’ll also need to set conditions for emails too.
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Can I use PDF forms offline?
Yes. However, in order to send a submission, you must be online.
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Which software(s) should I use to submit a PDF form?
To submit PDF forms, you need to use software such as Adobe Acrobat Reader.
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Can I use all form fields, integrations, and widgets on PDF forms?
You can use all basic form fields, such as full name, phone number, long text, multiple choice, etc. Some advanced form fields like star and scale rating are available too.
You can also sync with a variety of integrations, such as Google Sheets, Google Drive, and Asana. Currently, payments and integrations, which require redirection to a third-party service are not available with PDF forms.