How to Do a Fillable PDF with BreezePDF

Increased Efficiency and Workflow

Fillable PDFs revolutionize workflows by enabling remote accessibility for teams and customers. With immediate signing capabilities from anywhere, these digital forms eliminate the need for physical presence. Say goodbye to paper contracts and documents, streamlining your business processes and reducing administrative overhead. This accessibility ensures faster turnaround times and improved collaboration.

Data Management and Security

Fillable PDFs centralize digital data storage, simplifying data management and enhancing security. You can implement secure storage with controlled access, protecting sensitive information from unauthorized users. Sharing becomes seamless via email or secure internal servers, maintaining data integrity throughout the process. BreezePDF ensures your documents remain private, as they are never sent to a server and stay securely on your device.

Customization and Compatibility

Enjoy cross-platform compatibility with fillable PDFs on both Mac and PC. Customize templates, fonts, and formatting to align with your brand using PDF editor tools. BreezePDF's intuitive drag-and-drop text fields make it easy to design forms tailored to your specific needs. You can add input boxes with just a click, positioning them precisely where needed.

Starting from Scratch

BreezePDF simplifies the process of creating fillable PDFs from scratch. Start with a blank document and add the necessary form fields. With BreezePDF's intuitive interface, you can effortlessly add input boxes, text areas, and other interactive elements to create a fully functional form. Remember, your documents never leave your device, guaranteeing privacy and security.

Converting Existing Documents

BreezePDF allows you to convert existing PDFs, Word documents, images, or scanned documents into fillable forms. Simply upload your file, and BreezePDF intelligently detects form fields, saving you time and effort. Even scanned documents can be transformed into editable and fillable forms, making BreezePDF a versatile solution for all your document needs. This functionality ensures compatibility with a wide range of existing documents, allowing you to quickly digitize your forms.

Adding Form Fields

BreezePDF offers a variety of form fields to suit your specific needs.

• Text Fields: Add single and multi-line text fields for collecting various types of data.
• Text Areas: Use single or multiple text lines for long responses.
• Radio Buttons: Implement radio buttons to allow users to select only one option from a group.
• Checkboxes: Add checkboxes for users to tick one or more choices.
• Dropdown Menus: Create dropdown menus for users to choose one or more options from a list.
• Signature boxes: Add a signature box for collecting electronic signatures.

Editing and Formatting

BreezePDF provides extensive editing and formatting capabilities to enhance the appearance of your fillable PDF form. Adjust existing text and images, change fonts and formatting, and leverage BreezePDF's drag-and-drop functionality to create visually appealing forms. Customize your form to match your brand identity and ensure a seamless user experience.

Field Properties

Configure specific properties for each form field, such as defining field names, setting export values, and making fields mandatory. You can also customize the appearance of your forms by using transparent borders and custom colors. BreezePDF gives you complete control over the functionality and aesthetics of your fillable PDF forms, allowing you to create professional-looking documents that meet your specific needs.

Saving Your Form

Saving your fillable PDF in BreezePDF is a straightforward process. BreezePDF ensures that your form is saved securely and is easily accessible for future use. The intuitive interface allows you to quickly save your form and continue working on it later.

Distribution Methods

BreezePDF offers various distribution methods for sharing your fillable PDF form. Send directly from BreezePDF via email or generate a link to the form for easy sharing. Choose the distribution method that best suits your needs and streamline the data collection process. If you need to add the fillable pdf to your website, you can easily do that.

Collecting Electronic Signatures

Requesting electronic signatures within BreezePDF simplifies the signing process. BreezePDF provides secure and legally binding electronic signatures, eliminating the need for physical signatures. BreezePDF even lets you sign the PDF with the scribble tool by drawing a signature and dragging it to the desired location.

Using Templates

Save existing forms as templates for future use, streamlining the form creation process. Rename and modify templates to adapt them to your specific needs. BreezePDF's template functionality saves you time and effort, allowing you to quickly create consistent and professional-looking fillable PDFs.

Limitations of Word Conversion

Word's "Save as PDF" function may not preserve form field functionality, resulting in static PDFs that cannot be filled out electronically. This limitation can be frustrating when you need to create interactive forms from Word documents. Understanding these limitations is crucial for selecting the right tools and methods for creating fillable PDFs.

Using BreezePDF for Accurate Conversion

Import Word documents into BreezePDF for accurate conversion to fillable PDFs. BreezePDF's intelligent conversion preserves form field functionality, ensuring that your forms remain interactive and user-friendly. This feature saves you time and effort, allowing you to quickly convert your existing Word documents into fillable PDFs. Did you know you can also add a fillable text box to word? Check this out!

OCR (Optical Character Recognition)

BreezePDF uses OCR to extract text from scanned documents, making them editable and searchable. This technology allows you to convert scanned documents into digital formats, opening up a world of possibilities for data management and accessibility. OCR enables you to transform paper-based documents into interactive and searchable PDFs.

Turning Scans into Fillable Forms

Use the OCR output as a base for adding form fields in BreezePDF, transforming scanned documents into fillable forms. This feature allows you to digitize your paper-based forms and make them accessible online. You can also check out this article on how to make a pdf file fillable.