Question about Uploading and existing fillable PDF

  • jwardzala
    Asked on October 23, 2018 at 4:00 AM

    Hi,

    I am trying to find out if I can upload an existing fillable pdf I spent many hours on only to find out submit and signature buttons don't work in Chrome or Firefox. 

    I saw help online for JotForm but it said it had to be through Adobe FormsCentral. I also read online that Adobe FormsCentral has been retired. 

    What would I use now to upload the exiting PDF?


    Thank you

  • AshtonP
    Replied on October 23, 2018 at 7:42 AM

    I am not quite sure what are you looking for? Are you trying to create a fillable PDF form by using one of your existing forms created with Adobe FormCentral? If yes, you can do it through the following URL - https://www.jotform.com/adobe-formscentral-alternative/ 

    Also note, we have a brand new PDF editor that allows you to create new age PDF forms. There are a lot of ready-made templates which you could use. Please review this page for more details - https://www.jotform.com/fillable-pdf-form-creator/ 

    Also note, fillable PDF forms work best with native PDF readers like Adobe or Foxit PDF reader. We do not recommend using them with browsers. 

    I hope this helps. 

  • jwardzala
    Replied on October 23, 2018 at 10:11 AM

    Hi,

    I already have the PDF built. I built it Word first and then paid a guy on Fiverr to convert it for Adobe Acrobat DC Pro (7 day trial version which I am going to cancel) so I could edit it. 


    It is complete and just the way I want it.

    Can I upload it to JotForm and will it still be fillable and the digital signature and submit still work?  According to what I read Adobe Forms Central has been phased out.

     

    Thank you

     

  • Ashwin JotForm Support
    Replied on October 23, 2018 at 12:03 PM

    Yes it seems the import of existing fillable PDF is no longer available. 

    I am sending a query to our backend team to check if the import of existing fillable PDF option can be restored. We will get back to you as soon as we have any update on this.

  • jwardzala
    Replied on October 23, 2018 at 12:23 PM

    Thank you very much. I need to get this online for my client. I will wait for the answer.

  • eugene
    Replied on December 31, 2018 at 5:20 AM

    Hello, we are sorry for our late response about this.

    You should be able to import your PDF's with the new PDF Editor. 

    Simply head to page: https://www.jotform.com/fillable-pdf-form-creator  and click "CREATE A FILLABLE PDF FORM" button.

    After that, you will have an option to import your existing fillable PDF form. Just click "IMPORT PDF FORM" and upload the PDF form you would like to use.

    However, in order to successfully import, the uploaded form should apply to the fillable PDF standards. (eg. having fillable fields)

    Thank you.