# How to create your first form

You can create and edit forms for free with Makeform’s standard AI model by describing what you want to collect. Start [without an account](https://www.makeform.ai/create), or click **New Form** in your dashboard.

For full instructions, see [Create a form with AI](/help/guides/create-a-form-with-ai) and [Turn a PDF or Word file into a form](/help/guides/turn-a-document-into-a-form).

Makeform is a free AI form builder: describe what you want to collect and it builds the form for you, with unlimited forms and submissions on the free plan.

### 1. Sign Up and Access the Dashboard

- **Sign Up**: Click on the **Try for Free** button on the homepage to enter the Dashboard directly.
- **Access Dashboard**: Once logged in, you'll be directed to your personal dashboard where you can manage all your forms.

![Try For Free](https://fs.pagegun.com/p/BtaPkTIL/media/4cbcfa29.webp)

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### 2. Create a New Form

- **Start a Conversation**: Click on the **New Form** button to initiate a chat with our AI assistant.
- **Define Form Purpose**: In the chat interface, describe the type of form you need to the AI chatbot (e.g., "I need a customer feedback survey").
- **AI Generation**: The AI will instantly generate a form based on your description, including appropriate fields and questions.

![Create Form](https://fs.pagegun.com/p/BtaPkTIL/media/f093df36.webp)

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![Create Form AI](https://fs.pagegun.com/p/BtaPkTIL/media/a2e7fd19.webp)