# Add Checkbox

> Place one interactive checkbox on a PDF, configure its form settings, and export a fillable copy locally.

Canonical: https://helpers.aibrush.co/en/add-checkbox

## Options

Field name, required status, default checked value, and tooltip.

Border color, fill color, page, coordinates, width, and height.

Use a default value such as yes or true when the checkbox should start checked.

## How to add a checkbox

1. **Upload PDF** — Upload a PDF and choose the page for the checkbox.
2. **Place checkbox** — Drag or resize the checkbox on the page preview.
3. **Set options** — Set the field name, required status, default checked value, colors, and tooltip.
4. **Export PDF** — Export a PDF that keeps the interactive checkbox.

## FAQ

### Is the PDF uploaded?

No. The PDF is inspected and updated in your browser.

### Will the checkbox be interactive?

Yes. The output uses a standard PDF checkbox where supported by the reader.

### How do I make it checked by default?

Enter yes, true, checked, on, or 1 as the default value.