FormVu Documentation
FormVu converts PDF forms into accessible, interactive HTML5. It runs as a Java library, a microservice, or via Docker, and preserves form fields, validation logic, and visual fidelity. This documentation covers setup, API reference, deployment options, and release history.
Getting Started
To run FormVu locally, you must ensure that Java is installed. To find out which Java versions are supported, please read: Which Java versions does FormVu support?
We have guides for:
- Running FormVu from command line
- Running FormVu from Java
- Deploy FormVu with Docker
- Deploying FormVu with an app server
Advanced configuration options are covered in the Conversion Options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Java versions does FormVu support?
See Which Java versions does FormVu support?
How does licensing work?
FormVu is available on a monthly cloud or annual server license basis. Prices are listed on the FormVu pricing page.
Is a trial available?
Yes. A full-featured trial is available with no credit card required. Start your free trial
How do I get support?
Support goes directly to the FormVu developers via the support request form.
Accessing the Javadoc
The FormVu Javadoc API Reference is available online.
FormVu Releases
A new version of FormVu is released every 6 weeks and we also provide customers with a daily pre-release jar. To find out more about the differences, please read What is the difference between the release and daily jars?
Release notes are published in the release notes section
Getting Support
If you would like to ask a question, need help using FormVu, or want to submit a bug report, please fill in our support request form and a member of our support staff will get back to you as soon as possible.
Further information about our support system can be found in How does our support system work?