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Create & edit PDFs

Generate new PDFs from scratch or transform existing documents into reusable templates. Type anywhere on a PDF, rewrite original PDF content, insert images or graphics, redact sensitive details, and highlight important information using an intuitive online editor.
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Fill out & sign PDF forms

Say goodbye to error-prone manual hassles. Complete any PDF document electronically – even while on the go. Pre-fill multiple PDFs simultaneously or extract responses from completed forms with ease.
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Organize & convert PDFs

Add, remove, or rearrange pages inside your PDFs in seconds. Create new documents by merging or splitting PDFs. Instantly convert edited files to various formats when you download or export them.
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Collect data and approvals

Transform static documents into interactive fillable forms by dragging and dropping various types of fillable fields on your PDFs. Publish these forms on websites or share them via a direct link to capture data, collect signatures, and request payments.
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Export documents with ease

Share, email, print, fax, or download edited documents in just a few clicks. Quickly export and import documents from popular cloud storage services like Google Drive, Box, and Dropbox.
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Store documents safely

Store an unlimited number of documents and templates securely in the cloud and access them from any location or device. Add an extra level of protection to documents by locking them with a password, placing them in encrypted folders, or requesting user authentication.

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What our customers say about pdfFiller

See for yourself by reading reviews on the most popular resources:
It would probably be a big plus for most. I have been this job for 13 years and I'm so used to it as well as my clients being used to me. It just works to handwrite them for me. It is easy to use, it just takes longer for me to do. Great product, reasonable price.
Stacey D. H
2018-01-19
What do you like best?
The fact that I can immediately edit a document and fax it to the right person.
What do you dislike?
It's often difficult for the recipient to make the changes, or understand the steps to signing, initialing a document.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
Make sure you know the tasks that you do most of the time to ensure this is the right product
What problems are you solving with the product? What benefits have you realized?
None at this point
Administrator in Insurance
2019-05-21
good experience My experience has been great. It allows me to do whatever I would need to do with a PDF and then some! I liked that you can do just about everything with the software from edited forms to filling them out or creating them. All in one solution. There really isn't much I can say I didn't like about the software. It really allows for me to do everything I would need to do with a PDF document.
Verified Reviewer
2019-09-20
Makes pdf edition easier In our office we need to fill a lot of IRS, FDOR and Court forms. This software allows us to fill them and save them a feature most of the governmental entities don't allow us. It also allows us to erase and edit all pdfs which makes our lives easier. It also allows you to load a document from every possible location, even has its own data of forms. What I don't like about this software is that in order to go to the next page you can't roll down you have to switch pages and sometimes I end up missing a page of the document.
Adria A.
2018-09-05
Does it all The best program to work with documents Easily completes and adds information to any document or report. You can size the information to fit the provided space, cut and paste and maneuver easily within the document. You can access the program and the documents you have completed as the application is on the web and it retains your completed report in their system. If they could combine other pdf tools would be awesome. Some of the more common pdf functions include moving pages, separating pages and duplicating pages, etc...
Denise K.
2017-09-08
The overall experience was good, the only thing I would say is to increase the number of signatures from 10 to 100 in the case of signatures for the same document.
Manuel
2024-08-08
Very convenient! Refilling forms is now a thing of the past for me, with this app I can make templates for reusable forms, it‘s also a convenience for my client as I can pull up forms in no time. Erasing was quite a struggle when I was assisting my coworker, it took a while to figure that I only have to adjust the size. What do you think about this review?
Garrett
2021-11-21
I had to start over, from hitting the wrong "back up", but have it okay now. I don't expect to need it again, but this software made it much easier. Thank you!
Martin Dornan S
2021-10-04
What do you like best? All the functions have served me well but.the one I used the most is the fax option. I recently started using PDf fillable now that I'm completely online as it help for those clients that do not have access to printers, scanners or fax machines What do you dislike? That I can not save it as a template and upload it to my cloud service Recommendations to others considering the product: Would mike to integrate it but I don't know how What problems are you solving with the product? What benefits have you realized? Making it easier for people to sign, fill out documents, receive email fax and store documents
User in Mental Health Care
2020-08-14

Lock PDF and Remove Password from PDF for Desktop

Protecting your sensitive documents has never been easier. With our Lock PDF and Remove Password from PDF for Desktop feature, you gain control over who can access your important files. This tool simplifies the process of securing your PDFs while also providing a way to remove passwords when needed.

Key Features

Easily lock PDF files with strong encryption to prevent unauthorized access
Remove passwords from PDF files when you no longer need them
User-friendly interface for quick navigation and operation
Batch processing to handle multiple files at once
Compatibility with all major PDF formats

Use Cases and Benefits

Protect sensitive financial documents from unauthorized access
Share documents with colleagues without worrying about password management
Quickly remove passwords for easy access during meetings or presentations
Ensure compliance with data protection regulations by securing client information
Streamline your workflow by managing access to numerous files efficiently

This feature solves your problem by providing a straightforward way to lock and unlock your PDFs. If you often handle confidential information or need to share documents securely, this tool offers peace of mind. You can focus on your work with confidence, knowing your files are protected and accessible when you need them.

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One-click option to protect a PDF with a password Choose File > Protect Using Password. Alternatively, you can choose Tools > Protect > Protect Using Password. Select if you want to set the password for Viewing or Editing the PDF. Type and retype your password.

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