How to Create Forms

Last Update: February 4, 2026

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Need to build a new form? In My Workspace, you can start the process, either from scratch, an existing form, a file, or even a template. This guide will walk through different ways to create a form in your personal workspace. For help creating a form in a Team Workspace, check out our guide How to Create Forms in a Team Workspace.

Using the Create Form Button

The Create button can be used to create a new form, as well as other assets. Let’s walk through the process of using it to start a new form:

In My Workspace, click on the Create button in the upper left-hand corner of the workspace sidebar.

On the next page, select Form.

Then, select how you’d like to build the form:

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Start From Scratch: Build your form, field by field, using either the Classic or Card form.
- Classic Form: Display all questions on a single page, or split your form into multiple pages. Ideal for longer, complex forms.
- Card Form: Display one question at a time in a highly interactive and mobile-friendly layout. Ideal for shorter forms.

Smart PDF Form: Convert your PDF into a form and automatically fill out the PDF after submission.
Use Template: Build your form based on thousands of pre-made designs – keep the template as-is or customize it for your unique use case.
E-sign Forms: Build a form, field-by-field, specifically for electronic signatures using Jotform’s Sign Automation.
Import Form: Clone an existing form from an existing form or a URL.
- From a web page: Enter a URL to clone an existing public form or web page layout.
- Clone your existing form: Select a form already in your account to create an identical copy.

Clone an Existing Form

You can use the action menu in My Workspace to quickly clone a form, without having to use the Create button.

In My Workspace, hover over the form you’d like to clone.
Click on More to open the action menu.
Then, under Form, select Clone.

An exact copy of the form, including settings, conditional logic, and emails, will open in a new tab where you can edit and apply updates without changing the original form.