Create Fillable PDF

Turn any static PDF into a fillable form with interactive fields. Dexafile uses AI to automatically add text boxes, checkboxes, and signature fields to applications, contracts, surveys, and business documents.

How to Create a Fillable PDF Form

1

Upload Your PDF Document

Select any static PDF — an application, survey, contract, or form template — from your computer.

2

AI Detects and Adds Form Fields

Our AI analyzes the document layout and automatically inserts interactive text fields, checkboxes, and signature areas.

3

Download Your Fillable PDF

Download the new fillable PDF and open it in any PDF viewer to fill it in and share it.

Note: If your PDF file is encrypted or password-protected, it cannot be processed directly. Please use our Unlock PDF tool to decrypt and save a clean copy of the document before uploading it here.

Supported File Formats

.PDFPDF

File Upload Limit

50MB

Security & Privacy Guaranteed

Secure by Default: Form data is transmitted over an encrypted connection and your file is deleted from our servers within 1 hour.

Practical Use Cases for Create Fillable PDF

Paperless Applications

Convert application form PDFs into fillable digital documents — no printing or scanning required.

Building Internal Forms

Add interactive checkboxes and text fields to internal company form templates automatically.

Onboarding Paperwork

Make onboarding documents, consent forms, and surveys fillable and ready for digital signatures in seconds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Create Fillable PDF tool do?
It converts a static PDF into an interactive fillable form. Our AI automatically detects areas like name fields, checkboxes, and signature lines and adds interactive form fields to your PDF.
What types of fields are added to my PDF?
Our AI can add text input fields, checkboxes, radio buttons, dropdown lists, and signature fields depending on the layout and content of your uploaded PDF.
Can I fill the form inside Dexafile after it is created?
The fillable PDF is downloaded to your device. You can then fill it in any PDF viewer that supports form fields, such as Adobe Acrobat Reader or your browser's built-in PDF viewer.
Is my original PDF changed or overwritten?
No. Your original document is never modified. A new fillable version is created and returned to you as a separate download.
Will the completed form be print-ready after I fill it?
Yes. Once you download and fill in the form fields in a compatible PDF viewer, the completed form can be printed or shared digitally.

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