How to Convert Google Form Responses to PDF

Google Forms is a powerful tool for collecting data through surveys, quizzes, and registrations. But what if you need to convert those responses into a PDF, perhaps to archive, email, or print them for reporting purposes? Good news: it’s easy, and you don’t need any complex software to do it.

In this guide, we’ll walk through how to export Google Form responses into a PDF format and how Formswrite.com can help simplify your overall form workflow.

Step-by-Step: Convert Google Form Responses to PDF

1. Access the Google Form Responses

   • Go to Google Forms and open the form whose responses you want to export.

   • Click on the “Responses” tab at the top of the screen.

2. Open Responses in Google Sheets

   • Click the green Sheets icon to open all responses in a linked Google Sheet.

   • This gives you a structured, spreadsheet-style view of each response row.

3. Format Your Data (Optional)

   • If needed, clean up the formatting or filter by specific columns.

   • You can create summary tables or charts for a polished look.

4. Go to File > Print

   • In the Google Sheet, go to File > Print or press Ctrl + P / Cmd + P.

   • In the print dialog, under Destination, select Save as PDF.

5. Adjust Settings

   • Choose whether to print the entire sheet or just the selected cells.

   • You can also adjust orientation, margins, and scale to fit your needs.

6. Save the PDF

   • Click “Save” and choose the destination folder on your device.

   • You now have a portable, shareable version of your form responses.

Bonus Tip: Automate Form Creation with Formswrite

If you often build Google Forms based on structured documents, try Formswrite.com. It converts Google Docs into fully formatted Google Forms with just a few clicks - perfect for recurring tasks like surveys, quizzes, and registration forms.

While Formswrite doesn’t handle response export, it does save hours in form creation.

FAQ

Q: Can I convert individual responses to PDF? A: Yes. In the “Responses” tab, click the three dots (⋮) and select “Print individual response,” then save as PDF.

Q: Is there a way to automate this? A: Yes, tools like Google Apps Script or third-party add-ons (e.g., Form Publisher) can automate response-to-PDF workflows.

Q: Do I need Google Sheets to do this? A: It’s the easiest method, as Google Forms automatically stores responses in Sheets.

Q: Can Formswrite export responses to PDF? A: Not at the moment—Formswrite focuses on document-to-form creation.