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PDF Forms Filler for CF7

By maximum.software

Forms & Data Collection / Contact Forms

PDF Forms Filler for CF7 Review - In-Depth Analysis

Integrate PDF forms with Contact Form 7. Automatically fill and attach PDFs to emails on form submission.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.7/10

User Rating

4.8/5 (based on 13+ reviews)

Active Installations

3,000+

Update Frequency

Very Good It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin allows Contact Form 7 users to add PDF attachments filled with form submission data to email messages and responses of Contact Form 7.

If the PDF attachment has a PDF form, the plugin allows users to add fields to the Contact Form 7 form and/or link them to fields in the PDF. The plugin also allows the attached PDF files to be embedded with images supplied by Contact Form 7 form fields. The filled PDF files can be saved on the web server.

When your website visitor submits your Contact Form 7 form, the form in the PDF file is filled with CF7 form data, images are embedded and the resulting PDF file is attached to the Contact Form 7 email message. The resulting PDF file can also be downloaded by your website visitors if this option is enabled in your form's options. It is possible to save the resulting PDF file to your server's wp-content/uploads directory.

What makes this plugin special is its approach to preparing PDF files. It is not generating PDF documents from scratch. It modifies the original PDF document that was prepared using third party software and supplied to the plugin. This allows users the freedom to design exactly what they need and use their pre-existing documents.

An external web API is used for filling PDF forms. The "Enterprise Extension" plugin is available for purchase that enables the processing all PDF operations locally on your web server and disables the use of the external web API.

Please see the tutorial video and the documentation for detailed information.

Comparing to Alternatives

PDF Forms Filler for CF7 extends Contact Form 7 by enabling users to fill PDF forms directly, adding functionality beyond basic form submissions.

Top alternatives

Contact Form 7 ( WPS: 7.63)

Strengths

Seamlessly integrates with Contact Form 7 forms.
Allows automatic filling of PDF forms based on user input.
Supports various PDF form fields for versatile usage.
Enhances user experience by automating document generation.

Weaknesses

Requires familiarity with Contact Form 7 to utilize effectively.
Limited to PDF form filling, not a full form builder.
May have a learning curve for setting up PDF templates.
Dependent on Contact Form 7 updates and compatibility.

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights the plugin's usefulness in automating PDF form filling, though some note areas for improvement.

Positive highlights

"Makes filling PDF forms from Contact Form 7 easy and efficient."
"Great time saver for automating document workflows."
"Integration with Contact Form 7 is smooth and reliable."

Common complaints

Setup can be complex for beginners.
Limited documentation on advanced features.
Occasional compatibility issues with latest WordPress versions.

Weaknesses

User interface could be more intuitive.
Support response times vary.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who already use Contact Form 7 and need to automate filling PDF forms based on form submissions.

Not ideal for

Those looking for a standalone form builder or users unfamiliar with Contact Form 7 may find this plugin less suitable.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers basic PDF form filling capabilities integrated with Contact Form 7, suitable for simple use cases.

Pro version

The premium version typically includes advanced PDF field support, priority support, and additional customization options for complex workflows.

Final Verdict

PDF Forms Filler for CF7 is a valuable add-on for Contact Form 7 users needing to automate PDF form filling, enhancing productivity and user experience.

While it requires some setup and familiarity with Contact Form 7, its integration and functionality make it a strong choice for automating document workflows.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free PDF Forms Filler for CF7 plugin.

Contact Form

PDF forms

Email attachments

Screenshots

FAQ

Please check your server’s email configuration. Please check to make sure your SPAM mitigation technique is not causing the problem (reCaptcha/Akismet/etc).