Adding elements to an existing PDF

  • lmainya
    Asked on July 1, 2020 at 10:54 AM

    I want to add elements to an existing PDF but the format seems to change. Is there a way to keep the original format of the PDF but still add the elements?

  • Ashwin JotForm Support
    Replied on July 1, 2020 at 11:51 AM

    Do you mean to say that you want to add a new field in your original PDF that you imported? Yes it is possible to achieve your requirement. You can add a new field in web form which will also add a field in original PDF as well. You can then drag the filed to desired location. Please check the screenshot below:

    1593618622addFieldPDF Screenshot 10

    Hope this helps.

    Do try it out and get back to us if you have any questions. 

  • Ashwin JotForm Support
    Replied on July 1, 2020 at 11:53 AM

    If you mean to say that when you add field in web form, the layout changes. Please let us know on which location you want to add field in web form and original PDF, we will take a look.

    We will wait for your response.

  • lmainya
    Replied on July 2, 2020 at 7:20 AM

    I attempted this but when I went to view it, it the format of the original PDF changes. So to make my question more clear, is it possible to make an existing pdf fillable with JotForm while keeping the original format? 

     

     https://form.jotform.com/201824092336047

  • Ashwin JotForm Support
    Replied on July 2, 2020 at 9:23 AM

    Unfortunately no, it is not possible. Please note that you cannot add a new field in the original PDF form and make it fillable. You can add a new field in web form and then a new field will be added in the original PDF which can be moved to desired location but you cannot download the original fillable PDF with new field.

    When the submission is received in form, original PDF will be downloaded with submission data.

    New field will not change the format of original PDF. Please share a screenshot on where you want the field to be added, and we will try it out. The following guide should help you how to upload image in forum post: https://www.jotform.com/help/438-How-to-Post-Screenshots-to-Our-Support-Forum

    We will wait for your response.