How to Send PDF Form Responses Directly to Adobe Cloud Storage
Question details
The user wants to know if clients can submit completed form responses directly into a designated Adobe Cloud folder rather than returning them via email.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat PDF
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Distributing interactive PDF forms to clients and attempting to automate the collection of their responses in cloud storage.
- Observed behavior
- The correct routing method is unclear and heavily depends on the specific form type (e.g., interactive Acrobat PDF) and the Adobe program used to generate it.
Verify whether your form is a standard PDF, an interactive Acrobat PDF, or an Adobe Sign web form, as the correct data submission workflow depends entirely on the application used to create it.
Identify Form Type and Select Adobe Submission Workflow
Identify the exact Adobe application used to create the interactive form to determine the appropriate response collection method.
The available method for routing form data directly to Adobe Cloud depends heavily on the creation tool. Acrobat Pro uses the built-in Tracker feature to consolidate responses, whereas enterprise tools like Adobe Sign handle cloud submissions natively.
Open the original form document in your PDF editor to verify if it contains fillable fields, making it an interactive Acrobat PDF.
Determine if the form was created using Adobe Acrobat Pro, Adobe LiveCycle, or Adobe Sign, as each handles data routing differently.
If using Acrobat Pro, select the 'Prepare Form' tool and click 'Distribute'. Follow the on-screen prompts to route responses to a shared internal server or Adobe Document Cloud tracker.
For seamless cloud integration without requiring users to configure email clients, consider using Adobe Sign web forms, which automatically save client responses directly to your cloud account.
Configure a Submit Button to a Custom Server
Add a custom submit button to your interactive PDF to define exactly where the form data goes when clicked.
Create Fillable PDFs and Collect Data with WPS Office
While setting up custom cloud routing can be complex, WPS Office provides an intuitive PDF editor to easily create interactive forms, fill them out, and manage documents securely using WPS Cloud.
- 1. Open the PDF Editor: Launch WPS Office, go to the PDF tab, and open or create a new PDF document.
- 2. Add Form Fields: Navigate to the 'Form' tab to easily insert text fields, checkboxes, drop-down menus, and submit buttons.
- 3. Save to WPS Cloud: Click the 'Save to Cloud' icon to store your interactive form securely in your WPS Cloud folder.
- 4. Share for Responses: Generate a secure sharing link from WPS Cloud and send it to your clients so they can fill out the form online or offline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can standard PDF readers submit forms to a cloud folder automatically?
Most standard, free PDF readers can only submit data via an email client or to a specified web server URL. Direct integration to a specific cloud folder without custom scripts usually requires an enterprise solution like Adobe Sign.
How do I know if my PDF form is interactive?
An interactive PDF form contains selectable and fillable fields (like text boxes, radio buttons, and drop-down lists) that you can click and type into directly without needing to use a separate 'Add Text' tool.
Can I use a web link to collect PDF form responses instead of email?
Yes, you can configure the Submit button in your PDF form properties to send data to a secure web link (URL) instead of a 'mailto:' email address, provided you have a backend server or webhook configured to receive the data.
