How to Fill Out a PDF Form Online for Free (Flat Forms Too)

No need to print and hand-fill a PDF form you received. Whether it has fillable fields or not, here's how to add text and sign a PDF — step by step.

Applications, contracts, petitions... Most PDF forms are actually "flat" — they have no ready fields you can click and type into. Instead of printing and filling by hand, you can add text directly on top of the form.

There are two kinds of PDF forms

  • Fillable (interactive) form: It has ready fields; you can click and type into them in any PDF reader.
  • Flat form: Most official/scanned documents are like this; there are no ready fields. Here you add text "on top" at the right spot.

Filling a flat PDF form — step by step

  1. Upload the form: Upload your PDF form to the annotate/text tool.
  2. Add text: With the text/note tool, click the relevant blank and type your answer; add a separate box for each field.
  3. Sign and download: If needed, add your signature and download the filled PDF with "Apply & download".

Add Text/Markup to PDF — Upload your form, add text to the blanks, and download the filled PDF — free.

If a signature is required

If the form asks for a signature, after adding your text you can draw/type your signature and place it. Signing happens entirely on your device; your document is not sent to a server.

For checkboxes, add a small "X" or "✓" text. If the form has multiple pages, add text/marks to each page separately.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I fill a PDF that has no fillable fields?

Yes. On flat forms (no interactive fields) you add text directly on top of the form; no printing needed.

Is filling a PDF form free?

Yes. Upload your form, add text, and download the filled PDF.

Can I sign the form I filled?

Yes. After adding text, you can draw and place your signature; signing happens on your device and the file isn't uploaded.

Can I fill the form on my phone?

Yes. The tool is browser-based and works on any device — Android, iPhone, and iPad.