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How to Make a PDF Fillable

Turn any PDF into a fillable form — scanned documents, Word exports, Excel spreadsheets, or flat PDFs. Free online tool, works on any device.

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Make Any PDF Fillable in 6 Steps

Whether you have a scanned paper form or a document from Word — here's how to make it fillable.

01

Upload Your PDF

Open JustFill and upload any PDF — a scanned paper form, a document exported from Word or Excel, or even a photo of a printed form. JustFill renders it in your browser so nothing is uploaded until you choose to process it.

02

Create Fillable Fields

Use the Draw tool to click and drag rectangles over every area that needs to be filled in. Name, address, date, signature line — just draw a box where each one goes. This is completely free and takes a few minutes for most forms.

03

Or Let AI Detect Fields Automatically

On a paid plan, click "Detect Layout" and AI will analyze your document and create fillable fields automatically. It detects input lines, checkboxes, text areas, and table cells — even on scanned documents. You can adjust any field AI creates.

04

Fill In Your Data

Type directly into each field, or paste all your data at once and let AI map values to the right fields. You can also dictate data by voice. Every field is draggable and resizable so you can fine-tune placement.

05

Download the Fillable PDF

Click "Download Filled PDF" to get your completed document. The original formatting is preserved and no watermarks are added. The result is a standard PDF that opens in any viewer.

06

Save as a Reusable Template

Save your field layout as a template so you never have to set up fields again. Next time you need to fill the same form type, upload the new PDF, paste your data, and download — the fields are already positioned.

Ways to Make a PDF Fillable — Compared

There are several ways to create a fillable PDF. Here's how they stack up.

MethodDifficultyCostWorks with scansFlat PDF supportFrom Word/ExcelReusable templatesAI field detectionNo install needed
JustFill (Online)EasyFree / from $9.99
Adobe Acrobat ProMedium$22.99/month
LibreOffice DrawHardFree
Google DocsMediumFree

Common Scenarios

No matter where your PDF comes from, JustFill makes it fillable.

Make a Word Document Fillable as PDF

Export your Word file as PDF, upload to JustFill, and draw or auto-detect fillable fields. Faster than using Word's developer tools to add form controls, and the result works on any device.

Make an Excel Spreadsheet Fillable as PDF

Save your Excel sheet as PDF, then add fillable fields with JustFill. Perfect for order forms, timesheets, and data collection sheets where you need a clean, non-editable layout with specific fill areas.

Make a Scanned Paper Form Fillable

Scan your paper form (or photograph it) and save as PDF. JustFill works with scanned images — draw fields over the scanned areas or let AI detect them. No OCR setup required.

Make a Government or Tax Form Fillable

Downloaded a PDF from a government website that isn't interactive? Upload it to JustFill, create fields once, save as a template, and reuse it every time you need to fill the same form.

Make a PDF Fillable on Mac

JustFill runs in your browser — Safari, Chrome, or Firefox on macOS. No need to install Adobe Acrobat or any other desktop software. Upload your PDF and start creating fillable fields immediately.

Make a PDF Fillable on Your Phone

Need to make a PDF fillable from your iPhone or Android? JustFill works on mobile browsers. Upload the PDF, draw fields with your finger, fill in data, and download — all from your phone.

Free vs. Paid: What Do You Need?

Free Plan

$0 / forever

  • Upload any PDF (scanned, flat, Word export)
  • Draw fillable fields manually
  • Type or paste data into fields
  • Download filled PDF — no watermarks
  • Save field layouts as templates

Perfect if you make a few forms fillable each month.

Paid Plans

from $9.99 / month

  • Everything in Free, plus:
  • AI auto-detection of all form fields
  • AI auto-mapping of data to fields
  • Voice dictation (multi-language)
  • Priority processing

Best for high-volume form processing or complex layouts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Upload your PDF to JustFill and use the free Draw tool to create fillable text fields anywhere on the document. You can draw as many fields as you need, fill them with data, and download the completed PDF — all without paying anything. No watermarks are added.
Yes. JustFill works with scanned documents and photos saved as PDF. You draw text fields visually on top of the scanned image, so it doesn't matter whether the original has interactive form fields or not.
Save or export your Word document as a PDF file (File → Save As → PDF). Then upload that PDF to JustFill and create fillable fields by drawing them on the document or using AI auto-detection. This is much simpler than using Word's built-in form controls.
Absolutely. JustFill is a browser-based alternative that doesn't require Adobe Acrobat or any other installed software. It runs entirely in your web browser on Windows, Mac, Linux, and mobile devices.
Open JustFill in Safari, Chrome, or any browser on your Mac. Upload your PDF, draw fields with the Draw tool (or use AI detection), fill in your data, and download. No macOS-specific software is needed.
Yes. After creating fields on a PDF, click "Save as Template" to store the field layout. Next time you upload the same type of form, JustFill will recognize it and pre-position all fields — you just need to fill in the new data.
A fillable PDF (also called an interactive or AcroForm PDF) has built-in form fields you can click and type into. A flat PDF is just a static image of the document with no interactive elements. JustFill lets you make any flat PDF fillable by adding fields on top of it.
Yes. JustFill works in mobile browsers on both iPhone and Android. The touch interface lets you draw fields with your finger, type values, and download the filled PDF — no app install required.

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