Get form field information

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Get Form Field Info from PDF

The Get Form Field Info tool helps you view detailed information about form fields inside a PDF file. If your document contains fillable fields like text boxes, checkboxes, or dropdowns, this tool lets you see how those fields are set up without editing the file.

It works online in your browser and does not require any software.

What Is Form Field Information in a PDF?

Form field information shows how interactive fields are defined in a PDF. This includes the field type, name, and behavior. Understanding this data is useful when reviewing, fixing, or recreating PDF forms.

This tool gives you a clear overview of all form elements in one place.

Why Use the Get Form Field Info Tool?

This tool is helpful when you need to:

  • Review form structure before editing
  • Identify all fillable fields in a PDF
  • Debug form issues
  • Prepare forms for automation or flattening
  • Analyze PDFs with complex forms

It saves time and removes the need for manual inspection.

How to Get Form Field Info

Using the tool is simple:

  1. Upload your PDF file
  2. The tool scans all form fields
  3. View extracted field details instantly

Your original PDF file remains unchanged.

What Details Does This Tool Show?

The tool can extract information such as:

  • Field name
  • Field type like text, checkbox, or dropdown
  • Page number
  • Required or optional status
  • Field value if available

This makes form review organized and easy to understand.

Key Features of Get Form Field Info Tool

  • Detects all common PDF form fields
  • Supports multi-page documents
  • No editing or file modification
  • No watermark added
  • Works on all devices and browsers

Ideal for developers, form designers, and business users.

When Should You Use This Tool?

Use this tool if you:

  • Work with fillable PDF forms
  • Need to audit form fields
  • Plan to flatten or edit PDFs
  • Troubleshoot form behavior

It helps ensure forms work as expected.

File Security and Privacy

Your documents are handled securely:

  • Automatic processing only
  • No human access to files
  • Files removed after processing

Your privacy is protected at all times.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Does this tool modify my PDF file?

No, it only reads form field information.

Q2. Can it detect hidden form fields?

Yes, it can identify both visible and hidden fields.

Q3. Does it work with non-fillable PDFs?

Only PDFs with interactive form fields will show results.

Q4. Is Get Form Field Info free to use?

Yes, it is completely free.

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