How to Fill Out PDF Forms Online Without Printing or Scanning

Easily fill out PDF forms online using Xodo Web's online PDF form filling tool. This guide covers everything needed to fill out your PDF forms online, from uploading your document, entering your details, and sharing the completed form within your browser.

Filling out a PDF form often means printing it, writing in your information by hand, scanning the pages, and sending them back. It’s slow and inconvenient.

Online PDF tool platforms, like Xodo Web, on the other hand, let you fill out PDF forms in your browser without scanning or printing anything. Even basic browser tools can help you get the job done.

In this guide, we'll walk you through the process. Here's what we'll cover:

• How to fill out PDF forms online with Xodo
• How to fill out PDF forms online with a browser
• Why people use Xodo to fill out PDF forms online
• Practical tips for filling out forms online
• Frequently asked questions

Let's begin.

How to fill out PDF forms online without printing or scanning

Sign up or log into Xodo Web

• Sign up for a free trial.
• Or, log in if you already have an account.

Upload your PDF form

• Go to Xodo’s online Fill in PDF Forms tool.
• Upload your PDF form from your computer.
• Or, drag and drop your file onto the tool page.
• You can also upload a form from your cloud storage

Once uploaded, the form opens in your browser and you can begin filling it out.

If you need to make minor revisions before filling the form out, you can use Xodo Web's built-in annotation and editing feaures to make quick fixes before you start filling it in.

Fill out your PDF form

• Click on Detect form fields.
• Click inside any active field.
• Enter your data into form fields such as text fields, dates, and check boxes.
• Sign the form by drawing, typing, or uploading an image of your signature.
• Review and confirm that all fields are filled.
• Once done, click on Apply changes.

Note that some PDFs won’t have fillable fields. In such cases, you can manually add in form fields to create a fillable PDF. For details, see How to create fillable PDF forms online.

Save your form

• Click on Download to save the signed document to your computer.
• Alternatively, you can save it to Xodo Drive or Google Drive.

Share your completed PDF form

• From your computer, simply email the filled form as an attachment.
• From your Google Drive, you can email the form, add sharing permissions, or share a link to the file.
• From Xodo Drive: Use the Copy link option to share a copy of the filled out form. Viewers don't need an account.

Pro Tip: Before sharing your filled out PDF forms, use Xodo's Flatten PDF tool to quickly lock down and secure your information in the form fields. This ensures your data can't be modified or tampered with.

Need to fill out a PDF form on your mobile device? Xodo's mobile apps let you fill, sign and share your PDF forms on Android and iOS, so you can fill out forms even when you're away from the desk.

How to fill out PDF forms online with a browser

Another option for filling in PDF forms online is to use a browser like Google Chrome:

• Drag and drop your PDF form into a new Google Chrome tab.
• Chrome will automatically detect fillable fields.
• Click on a field and enter your data.
• Use the Draw tool to sign it.
• Once done, download your form or save it to your Google Drive.

While this is a quick way to fill out a PDF form, Google Chrome isn't a digital document tool and, thus, has limitations. For more complex PDFs and form fields, use a dedicated online PDF platform like Xodo Web.

Why people use Xodo to fill out PDF forms online

Xodo is a practical choice when you want to fill forms online, stay organized, and save time.

• Advanced PDF tools
  Xodo gives you a full set of online PDF features. You can sign, edit, convert, and work with a PDF from any browser. Update text, adjust fields, or quickly sign PDF forms for fast approvals.
• Secure processing
  Your PDF forms and documents stay private. Everything is processed in your browser. No information or files are sent to a server.
• Easy access online
  You can fill in forms without installing anything. Upload your file, make your changes, and download the final version.
• Work across all devices
  You get the same tools and layout whether you’re on a computer, tablet, or phone. Xodo Web lets you fill PDF forms from anywhere.

Practical tips for filling forms online with Xodo

• Flatten your PDF to lock the information and prevent edits.
• Edit the PDF form's content with Xodo Web's built-in PDF Editor tool to make last minute revisions
• Adjust and edit PDF form fields if the fields are broken or problematic.
• Use the Tab key to move between form fields faster.

Frequently asked questions

How do I fill out a PDF form online without printing it?

To fill out pdf forms online without printing, upload the PDF to Xodo's online PDF editor and use the PDF form filling tool to enter your data. Once done, save the file and upload or share it as needed.

How do I electronically fill out a PDF form?

Use an online tool that supports fillable fields and signatures, such as Xodo Web.

How do I make a PDF form fillable online?

Use Xodo Web's PDF form builder. You can add text fields, checkboxes, dropdowns, or signature blocks into the form which can be filled out.

How do I fill out a PDF form on my phone?

You can fill out a PDF form on iOS or Android phones using Xodo Mobile:

1. Install the app
2. Open your PDF
3. Tap the fields to type your information.
4. You can sign the form, add text, and make small edits.
5. Save the file or share it directly from your device.

Is it safe to fill confidential forms online?

Yes, as long as you use a tool that processes files in your browser. Xodo Web processes your PDF document in your browser while you fill the form. The file isn’t sent to a server, keeping your sensitive information private.

Finish your PDF form online in minutes

You now have a simple way to fill out PDF forms online without printing or scanning. Xodo Web lets you skip the paper and move straight to completing the PDF form details you need.

Try it with your next PDF form and see how quickly and conveniently you can complete it from any device.