How to convert fillable PDF forms to HTML forms in Java

In this tutorial I will guide you on how you can convert fillable PDF forms to HTML forms using a few simple lines of code. Converting to HTML forms has many benefits, including allowing your forms to be optimised for the web and giving you greater flexibility with the HTML code.

How to convert fillable PDF forms to HTML forms using Java

1. Download the FormVu trial jar. FormVu is the best tool for filling PDF forms in HTML.
2. Add the FormVu Jar to your project libraries
3. Choose conversion options
4. Choose viewer options
5. Set PDF file path and output directory

HTMLConversionOptions conversionOptions = new HTMLConversionOptions();

// Set conversion options here e.g. conversionOptions.setImageScale(1.2f);


FormViewerOptions viewerOptions = new FormViewerOptions();

// Set FormViewer options here e.g. viewerOptions.setEnableAcroFormJS(true);


File input = new File("MyDocument.pdf");

File output = new File("MyOutputDirectory/");


PDFtoHTML5Converter converter = new PDFtoHTML5Converter(input, output, conversionOptions, viewerOptions);


try {

converter.convert();

} catch (PdfException e) {

e.printStackTrace();

}

Once converted, you’ll find the output HTML in the folder (specified by the `output` variable). Opening form.html will allow you to view the prior fillable PDF form in HTML form output! You’re then free to parse/edit/host the content as you see fit.

Read our other articles to understand the PDF format, and if you’re looking for meanings of common PDF terms, we recommend you check out our PDF glossary.

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