How to Fill in a PDF Form for Free

How to Fill out a PDF Online for Free

PDFgear offers a free online tool to help you instantly fill out PDFs in any modern web browsers, without software installation.

It allows you to fill out PDF forms, sign on PDFs, and create fillable PDFs.

Step 1. Use a web browser to go to PDFgear Online Form Filler, and click “Select PDF file” to open the PDF you need.

Step 2. Click on any editable form fields, when the text cursor appears, you can type in text to fill it out.

Step 3. If the form fields are not interactive, that means the PDF file is non-fillable. In that case, you can still fill it out with PDFgear.

Click Free Text from the upper menubar.

Step 4. Click on a desired form-filling area on the PDF page to add the text box there.

Step 5. Then double-click on the inserted textbox and type in to fill it out.

Repeat the steps until you’ve completed all necessary form fields.

Step 6. If you need to sign on the filled PDF form, click the Add Signature button to sign on the PDF from typing, drawing, or uploading a picture.

Step 7. Lastly, click the upper-right Download file button to download and save the filled & signed PDF form!

Fill out a PDF Form for Free on Windows

If you’re working with larger PDF files or looking for better privacy, PDFgear also offers a piece of full-featured PDF offline software.

Step 1. Download and install PDFgear from the official website, and fire it up after the installation.

Step 2. Click “Open File” and open the PDF form you need to.

Step 3. Click on any existing fillable text boxes and type in text to fill them out.

Step 4. You can also click to interact with other existing fillable form fields like checkboxes and dropdowns.

Step 5. If the form fields aren’t interactive, that means the PDF is non-fillable. In that case, go to Edit toolbox > Add Text > click on the PDF to insert a text box and fill out the area with it.

Step 6. To sign on the filled PDF, go to Form > Signature > Create Signature, where you can create a signature from uploading a picture, typing, or writing, and insert it into the PDF form.

Step 7. When you have finished filling out the form, click Save As at the top left to save it, or click Print to get an uneditable copy that’s no longer fillable.

Fill out a PDF Form for Free on Mac

PDFgear on Mac is an ideal option if you’re looking for more advanced form-filling features (compared with inbuilt methods like Preview), and it’s free to use as well.

Step 1. Download and install PDFgear on your Mac device.

Step 2. Launch PDFgear, click Open File to open the PDF form in PDFgear.

Step 3. Click on the form fields, if they are fillable already, you can type in text to fill out the form areas.

Step 4. If the form fields aren’t natively fillable, click the Textbox icon in the Notes tool. Then click on the form area and type in text to fill the area.

Step 5. When you’re done filling out the form, go to Fill & Sign section and click Signature to create a new signature from typing, drawing with trackpad, or uploading an image. Click Done to insert the signature into the PDF.

Step 6. Lastly, click the Print button from the upper menubar to print and share the filled PDF form.

Fill in a PDF Form for Free on Android

If you’ve just received a PDF form on your Android phone or tablet, and you need to fill it out immediately for submission, PDFgear also help with that.

PDFgear for Android allows you to fill out and sign on PDFs on Android for free, without signing up, and without watermarks.

Step 1. Download and install PDFgear app in Google Play.

Step 2. Open the PDFgear app, tap on the lower-right Plus icon to open PDF from Files or Photos.

Step 3. Tap on the upper Annotate button and select Edit in the pop-up menu below.

Step 4. Tap the Add Text button from the upper menubar, and tap on the form area on the PDF page to insert it there.

 

Step 5. Tap on the inserted text box to type in text and fill in the form field.

Step 6. When you’re done filling, tap on Image > Add Image and select your signature image from the Photos app to sign on the PDF form.

Step 7. Lastly, tap on the triple dots icon in the upper-right corner to save, print, and share the filled PDF.

Fill in a PDF Form for Free on iPhone & iPad

PDFgear introduces a robust mobile application for iPhone. It enables swift PDF form completion anytime, anywhere, without the need for account registration, login, or subscriptions.

Rest assured, PDFgear for iPhone does not impose watermarks on your files, nor does it demand payment for watermark removal.

You can complete the operation of filling in PDF forms by following three steps.

Step 1. Get PDFgear on your iPhone > Open PDFgear > Tap the “+” button > Click “Browse” and choose a PDF form.

Step 2. Find “Edit” in the upper-right corner.

Once you access the editing page, click on the drop-down menu at the top and select “Fill & Sign”.

Step 3. Tap the blank area of the form > Input your information. Additionally, you can include a signature after filling.

Once you complete the process, click “Done” in the upper-left corner.

If you prefer not to install any software on your device, consider an online tool worth mentioning. No registration, subscription, or watermarks are required.

FAQs

Can I make a fillable PDF?

Yes, PDFgear online fillable PDF maker allows you to insert fillable form fields like text boxes or signature fields into a PDF, making it natively fillable after being sent to other people.

How can I tell if a PDF form is fillable?

A fillable PDF form will have interactive fields that you can select and fill in. When you hover over a fillable field with your cursor, the field may be highlighted or the cursor may change to indicate that you can enter information.

Can I save a PDF form after filling it out?

Yes, most PDF readers will allow you to save a copy of the form with your entered data. However, if the PDF has been secured or restricted by the creator, you might not be able to save it unless you have the necessary permissions.

What if the PDF form is not fillable?

If the form is not fillable, you can still fill it out by using the ‘Add Text’ or ‘Typewriter’ tool available in many PDF readers to manually enter text onto the PDF. Alternatively, you could print the form, fill it out by hand, and then scan it back into your computer.

How can I add a signature to a PDF form?

PDFgear has a feature that allows you to create a digital signature. This can be done by drawing your signature with your mouse or touchpad, typing your name and having the software create a signature for you, or uploading an image of your signature.

Can I fill out a PDF form on my mobile device?

Yes, PDFgear mobile app is available for both Android and iOS devices, allowing you to fill out PDF forms on the go.