How to Create a Fillable PDF Form Without Adobe

Fillable PDF forms are a fast and efficient way for organizations to collect important data. Here’s how you can get started with forms—without having to use Adobe.

Every organization needs to collect, process and analyze information to make strategic business decisions—and fillable PDF forms have become a reliable way for them to do exactly that. Not only are PDF forms universally recognized, they can also be accessed anytime, anywhere.

But here’s something you may not know: you don't need to rely on Adobe for your PDF form needs. Yes—there are other options!

In this article, we'll show you how fast and easy it is to create and edit fillable PDF forms with Nitro PDF Pro, our powerful Adobe alternative.

How To Create a Fillable PDF Form

1. Open Nitro PDF Pro.
2. Click File and open your document.
3. Click the Forms tab in the toolbar.
4. Select the Text Field.
5. Drag and drop to where you want the text field to be placed.
6. Right click and select Properties to customize the field.

Note: You can easily create additional inputs with the Make Copies option on the Properties tab.