Fill and sign any PDF without uploading it
GetForms PDF Studio is a free tool for filling out and signing PDFs in your browser. Open any PDF, even a flat scan with no fillable fields, and add text, checkmarks, dates, and your signature. The file is processed on your device and is never uploaded.
- Never uploaded
- No account, no watermark
- Free to use
- The file is opened on this device and is never uploaded.
- Type answers in English letters and numbers. Other scripts cannot be saved into the PDF.
How to fill out a PDF in your browser
Open your PDF
Drop the file on the page or choose it from your device. It opens locally and nothing is sent over the network.
Place what you need
Pick Text, Checkmark, Date, or Signature, then click the spot on the page. Drag an item to move it and drag its corner to resize it.
Sign
Draw your signature, type it, or upload a photo of it on white paper. The background is removed on your device.
Download the finished PDF
Exporting burns everything into the page so nothing can shift, then saves the file straight to your device.
What the PDF Studio can do
Works on scans and flat PDFs
No fillable fields required. Type directly on top of a scanned permission slip, clinic intake form, or application.
Text, checkmarks, and dates
Click to place a text box, tick a box, or add today’s date in MM/DD/YYYY format.
Three ways to sign
Draw with a finger or mouse, type your name in a handwriting style, or use a photo of your wet-ink signature.
Made for phones
Zoom in to place items precisely on a small screen, then export without installing an app.
Undo and fine control
Undo and redo any change, nudge items with the arrow keys, and resize text by dragging its corner.
Clean export
No watermark, no added pages, and no account. The original pages are kept exactly as they are.
Private by design: the file never leaves your device
Most online PDF editors upload your document to a server. GetForms PDF Studio does not. The PDF is read, displayed, and saved by code running inside your browser tab.
- The PDF is opened from your device’s memory. It is not uploaded to or stored on any server.
- Pages are displayed with PDF.js and saved with pdf-lib, both running locally in the browser.
- Your signature exists only in the open tab and is discarded when you close it.
- No account, email address, or payment details are requested.
- Files up to 50 MB are supported. Password-protected PDFs must be unlocked first.
Frequently asked questions
Is the PDF Studio free?
Yes. Filling, signing, and downloading a PDF in the studio is free, with no watermark and no account.
Is my PDF uploaded to a server?
No. The file is opened, edited, and saved by code running in your browser. It is never sent to GetForms or to any third party.
Can I fill out a scanned PDF that has no fillable fields?
Yes. The studio places text, checkmarks, dates, and signatures on top of the page, so it works on scans and flat PDFs as well as fillable ones.
Can I type in Chinese, Japanese, or other non-Latin scripts?
No. Typed answers must use Latin characters: English letters, numbers, punctuation, and accented letters such as é or ñ. U.S. forms are generally required to be completed in English. Signatures can be in any script because they are saved as an image.
Is a signature added here legally valid?
In the United States, electronic signatures are generally valid under the ESIGN Act and UETA when the signer intends to sign. Some documents still need a wet-ink signature, a witness, or a notary, so check what the recipient requires.
Does it work on a phone or tablet?
Yes. It runs in current versions of Safari, Chrome, Edge, and Firefox on iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS, with nothing to install.
Why can’t I open my PDF?
Password-protected or encrypted PDFs cannot be edited, and files over 50 MB are too large for the browser. Ask the sender for an unlocked copy or a smaller file.
Can I edit the text that is already in the PDF?
No. The studio adds new content on top of the page. It does not change or delete the original text.
Is my work saved if I close the tab?
No. Nothing is stored, so download the finished PDF before you close or reload the page.
Looking for an official U.S. form?
Form W-9, Form W-8BEN, Form DS-3053, and a vehicle bill of sale are available with step-by-step guidance. The guided forms are in English.