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title: How to convert a PDF or image of an existing form into Paperform | Paperform Help Center | Paperform
description: To convert a physical form to an online one, simply upload a PDF or image(s) to Paperform's AI form creator.
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How to import a PDF or image and convert it into a form
### Making Forms

You can upload PDFs and images directly into our [AI form creator](https://paperform.co/help/articles/how-do-i-create-paperform-forms-with-ai/), which saves time for anyone who needs to convert a physical form to be filled out and submitted online. Simply upload the original document, and our AI will get started building it out for you in Paperform.

## Import file(s) and prompt the AI

To get started, click the "Create a form" button in the top-right corner of your [Paperform dashboard](https://paperform.co/dashboard/).

![Screenshot of the "Create a form" button, in the top-right corner of the Paperform Dashboard.](https://img.paperform.co/fetch/f_auto,w_1400/https://d3gw2uv1ch7vdq.cloudfront.net/img/create-a-form-button-dashboard.png)

Under "What are you looking to create?" click "Attach PDF or images of a form to import," and then select the file(s) that you'd like to start with.

![The button labeled "Attach PDF or images of a form to import" in the bottom-left corner of the AI form creation prompt box.](https://img.paperform.co/fetch/f_auto,w_1400/https://d3gw2uv1ch7vdq.cloudfront.net/img/ai-upload-pdf-or-image.png)

If you'd like to provide more specific instructions, you can also type a description of the form or any details that should be included into the prompt box. When you're ready, click "Create with AI →."

## Clarify specifics and request changes

On the following screen, the AI form creator may ask you some questions about the tone, layout, or details about the form.

![Additional fields to provide more details for the AI form creation](https://img.paperform.co/fetch/f_auto,w_1400/https://d3gw2uv1ch7vdq.cloudfront.net/img/ai-questions-wide.png)

After you hit "Continue →," the AI will generate the first draft of your form. You can provide any feedback and request changes from here, and you can ask for as many revisions as you need before moving on.

![Example prompt of a modification for the form](https://img.paperform.co/fetch/f_auto,w_1400/https://d3gw2uv1ch7vdq.cloudfront.net/img/ai-form-creation-additional-prompt-command.png)

When you're satisfied with the draft as a starting place, click "Continue in the editor →." You'll be taken to the form editor, where you can [make manual changes to the form's content and visual style](https://paperform.co/help/articles/getting-started/).

Once you're happy with everything, hit the "Publish" button to make your new form live and start receiving submissions.

### Related Articles
  [How do I create a form?  Click the "Create a form" button in the top-right corner of your Dashboard.](/help/articles/how-do-i-create-a-form/)
[How do I create Paperform forms with AI?  Go to your Account Dashboard and click "Create a form" top-right, then enter your prompt or upload an existing document!](/help/articles/how-do-i-create-paperform-forms-with-ai/)