How do I create a form? | Paperform Help Center

When you first log in to Paperform, you'll be taken to your account Dashboard. From here, you can click the "Create a form" button to get started.

Next, you have a few options to create a form. You can:

Enter a prompt into the AI form creator.
Import a PDF or image(s) of an existing form.
Choose from over 30,000 pre-made templates.
Create a form from scratch.

AI form creation

The AI form creator lets you to start with a text prompt, or you can import an existing form from a PDF or image(s).

Prompt the AI

Under "What form are you looking to create?" you can describe the form's purpose and desired outcome. If you know some or all of the specific questions you want to ask, you can enter them here too.

AI Prompting field and suggested AI form creation buttons

As a shortcut, you can also select a simple prompt from the buttons below the text box.

Import an image or PDF

If you are recreating a form from another place (e.g. digitizing a physical form), then you could also upload a PDF or image of the original.

The button labeled "Attach PDF or images of a form to import" in the bottom-left corner of the AI form creation prompt box.

Clarify specifics

After you enter a prompt and/or attach a file, click "Create with AI →." The AI form creator may ask you to add some additional details to further refine the questions that will be asked on the form.

Additional fields to provide more details for the AI form creation

Request changes

Next, the AI will generate the first draft of your form. You can provide any feedback and request changes.

Example prompt of a modification for the form

When you're satisfied with the form, click on the "Continue to Editor" button to navigate to the Form Editor where you can add the finishing touches.

See our dedicated article on AI form creation for more information.

Choose a template

If you'd prefer to browse pre-made forms, or search for something specific to your use case, you can scroll down to the templates section below the AI options.

The section below the AI form creation options starts with the heading "Or browse 30,000+ templates," followed by a search bar, and some example templates to select from.

Click a form to preview it, and then click "Use this template" to get started.

We also have a dedicated templates page which you can visit if you'd like to filter the many options by categories, industries, and roles.

Screenshot of the templates page. The search bar includes dropdown filters for categories, industries, and roles.

Start from scratch

Finally, you can of course select the "Start from scratch" button if you'd prefer to skip straight to the editor with a blank form.

From there, you can manually add and edit questions and other content however you like.

Gotchas

Can't find the "Create a form" button? Paperform doesn't currently support creating or editing forms on mobile devices or tablets.