Visual Form Editor
Three-pane layout with a block palette, WYSIWYG canvas, and property inspector. Drag blocks to build forms visually.
Design Forms.
Export Perfect PDFs.
A visual form builder for macOS. Drag-and-drop blocks, style every detail, and export fillable PDFs that work everywhere.
macOS Native
Fillable PDFs
iCloud Sync
Everything You Need to Build Forms
Platen gives you a complete form design studio right on your Mac.
19 Block Types
Text inputs, checkboxes, radio groups, dropdowns, tables, signatures, date fields, images, headings, and more.
Fillable PDF Export
Export PDFs with real AcroForm annotations. Recipients fill out fields in Preview, Acrobat, or any PDF reader.
8 Starter Templates
Job applications, expense reports, consent waivers, contact forms, and more. Customize every detail or start from blank.
iCloud Sync
CloudKit keeps your forms in sync across all your Macs. Edit on one, export on another.
macOS Native
Built with SwiftUI. Keyboard shortcuts, undo/redo, dark mode, print, and zoom. Feels right at home on your Mac.
Start with a Template
Choose from 8 professionally designed templates. Each one is fully customizable in the editor.
Business
Job applications, work orders, and expense reports with company branding and structured layouts.
Administrative
Contact forms, consent waivers, and meeting minutes. Clean layouts with required field markers.
Custom
Start from blank and build exactly what you need. Sections, columns, tables, and every block type at your fingertips.
All templates include headers, footers, and page numbering.
Three Steps to a Fillable PDF
1
Design
Drag blocks onto the canvas. Add headings, text fields, checkboxes, tables, and signatures.
2
Style
Adjust fonts, spacing, borders, and layout. Organize with sections and columns. Preview as you go.
3
Export
Export a fillable PDF with real form fields. Recipients fill it out in Preview, Acrobat, or any PDF reader.
Ready to Build Better Forms?
Download Platen from the Mac App Store and design your first fillable PDF in minutes.