PdfWox

Create a fillable PDF from any document

Turn any PDF into a fillable form. Draw text fields, checkboxes, and signatures in your browser. No signup.

Files are processed entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded to any server.

About this tool

A fillable PDF is a standard PDF document with interactive form fields embedded in it — text boxes, checkboxes, radio buttons, dropdowns, and signature areas. When a recipient opens it in any PDF reader, they see the same clean layout but can click directly into the fields and type their answers. Create Fillable PDF turns any static PDF into one of these interactive forms without requiring desktop software.

The workflow is visual: upload your PDF, then drag rectangles over the regions where you want form fields. Each rectangle becomes a field you can configure — give it a name, set whether it is required, and choose the field type. Text areas can be single-line or multi-line. Signature fields prompt for a drawn or typed signature. When you save, the result is a standard AcroForm-compatible PDF that opens correctly in Adobe Acrobat, Preview, Chrome, and every other modern reader.

HR teams use this to distribute onboarding paperwork, small businesses use it for client intake forms, and individuals use it to prepare forms they will send to others to fill in. Because the tool runs in your browser, the original PDF and the final form never pass through any server.

How it works

  1. 1

    Upload a PDF

    Drop or pick the PDF you want to make fillable.

  2. 2

    Draw fields

    Drag rectangles over the page to add text fields, checkboxes, or signature areas.

  3. 3

    Download

    Save your fillable PDF — recipients can fill it in any PDF reader.

Frequently asked questions

What field types can I add?
Text, multi-line text, checkbox, dropdown, and signature.
Will it work in Adobe Reader?
Yes — we output standard AcroForm fields supported by all major readers.
Are files uploaded?
No. The whole tool runs in your browser; nothing is sent to a server.
Can I rename or required-flag fields?
Yes, each field exposes a name and a required toggle in the side panel.
Can I add fields to scanned PDFs?
Yes — fields are drawn on the page regardless of whether the page is text or image.

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Embed this tool

Let your visitors use Create fillable PDF without leaving your site. Paste the snippet below into any HTML page. Files stay private — everything runs in the visitor's browser.

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  src="https://pdfwox.com/embed/create-fillable-pdf"
  width="100%"
  height="600"
  style="border:none;border-radius:8px"
  title="create-fillable-pdf tool"
  allow="downloads"
  loading="lazy"
></iframe>
<script>
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    if(f)f.style.height=e.data.height+'px';
  }
});
</script>

The embed runs entirely in the visitor's browser — no files are uploaded. The iframe resizes automatically to fit its content via postMessage.

Deeper guide

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