[eBook] 7 Reasons Why Smart Mobile Forms Are Better Than Fillable PDFs

Originally published on 01/13/2016

Uncover the reasons why mobile forms stand out as the preferred choice for data capture

With the rise of smartphones and tablets in the workplace, teams are shifting from paper to digital processes evolving into mobile workforces. In fact, Statista Research Department predicts the United States mobile worker population will grow from 78.5 million in 2020 to 93.5 million by 2024.

To modernize operations, businesses worldwide are embracing fillable PDFs to digitize paper forms. However, these PDFs often lack flexibility, acting like static snapshots of information. Meanwhile, smart mobile forms combine document simplicity with digital power. They work on any device, reside in the Cloud, and integrate with automation and business management systems, streamlining form management and data analysis.

What Are Smart Mobile Forms?

Smart mobile forms surpass the constraints of standard flat e-documents (like PDFs and basic web forms). They blend convenience and functionality seamlessly, offering user-friendly mobile forms that mimic traditional paper versions. Importantly, they deliver an efficient, interactive, and user-friendly experience without the need for retraining, coding, or IT assistance. Here are some key defining characteristics of smart mobile forms:

  • They look identical to your paper forms or fillable PDFs

  • They’re mobile-friendly and computer-friendly

  • They work offline, regardless of your location

  • Form data is instantaneous, searchable, and accessible in real time

  • They offer electronic signature capture capabilities

  • Data and documents are automatically stored in the Cloud 

  • They automate Calculations and increase the speed of data entry with features like Conditional Logic

… and so much more!

Sneak Peak Into What You Will Learn

Reason #7: Dispatch Forms Pre-Populated With Data

Smart mobile forms offer the remarkable ability to send forms to field teams with data pre-filled from connected Databases and platforms like Procore or Salesforce. This speeds up form completion, boosts data accuracy, and reduces redundant input, unlike static PDFs that rely on manual data entry, slowing down the process and increasing the chance of errors. Smart mobile forms provide a more efficient and error-free form completion experience.

To learn how to convert a PDF to a fillable form, download our free eBook, ‘7 Reasons Why Smart Mobile Forms Are Better Than Fillable PDFs’.

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