How to print a form or download it as a PDF or Word file
Sign in and use Download in your form editor to open a printable copy of the form. You can print it or download a PDF or Word file for free on every plan.
Is it free? Yes. Printing and downloads are free for signed-in users; Free includes a Makeform band on each printed page.
Steps
- Sign in and open the form in the editor.
- Click Download in the top bar to open the print preview.
- Click Customize. Choose Paper: Letter or A4, then adjust writing space, color, and answer lines.
- Click Download PDF or Download DOCX for Word. You can also print from the preview.
Check what works on paper
File uploads, payments, calculations, and similar features cannot work on paper. The preview lists them under Not on paper: ... so you can review those parts of the form.
Remove the branding band
On Free, each printed page has a small Made with Makeform band with a QR code at the bottom. Pro and Business can turn it off using Remove Makeform branding in Customize.
Free users are also offered a paid option to remove branding from one document, or a Pro pass.
Print one person's answers
Open Submissions and click the row's Export submission PDF icon. Choose fields and style, then click Print PDF.
FAQ
Can I download a form without an account?
You must sign in before downloading a printable copy. Downloads are free on every plan once you are signed in.
Can I download a Word file instead of a PDF?
Yes, choose Download DOCX in the print preview. You can also choose PDF or print directly from the preview.
Can I change the paper size and writing space?
Yes, open Customize to choose Letter or A4 paper. You can also adjust writing space, color, and answer lines.
Will payments and calculations work on paper?
No, payments, calculations, and file uploads cannot work on paper. The preview lists those features so you can see what the printed form cannot do.
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