This guide will demonstrate how you can use the command line on your computer to convert fillable PDF forms to HTML forms. You can follow this step-by-step tutorial which only uses a few lines of code. When you convert your fillable PDF forms to HTML forms you will have more flexibility, to be able to display these forms on the web. This guide uses FormVu to demonstrate that conversion.
How to convert fillable PDF forms to HTML forms in the Command Line
You can run FormVu to convert directly from the command line which is useful for running the converter from another language or script.
- Download the FormVu trial jar
- Set the input directory and output directory
- Choose conversion options
- Increase the XMX value according to need
You will control settings by passing system properties. You can find these settings and their values in the Javadoc. They key classes are:
You can read our article to understand the PDF format and if you’re looking for meanings of common PDF terms, we recommend you check out our PDF glossary.
What is FormVu?
FormVu is a commercial SDK for converting PDF Form files into standalone HTML with interactive form components.
Why use FormVu?
FormVu allows you to integrate PDF forms into your web application effortlessly while retaining all their interaction and functionality.
What licenses are available?
We have 3 licenses available:
Cloud for form conversion using the shared IDRsolutions cloud server, Self hosted server option for your own cloud or on-premise servers, and Enterprise for more demanding requirements.
How to use FormVu?
Want to learn more about FormVu and how to use it, we have plenty of tutorials and guides to help you.
