How to Convert Questionnaires to Google Forms (fast)
If you’ve ever rebuilt a long questionnaire by hand inside Google Forms, you know the drill—copy, paste, reformat, repeat… for hours. Automagical Forms does it in a click. Our Google Workspace extension uses AI to extract questions from your document (Google Docs, PDF, or Word) and automagically builds a ready-to-use Google Form. There’s free usage, and it works right inside the Google tools you already use.
TL;DR: Upload or select your questionnaire → click Create Form → review and publish. That’s it.
Why this post (and why you’re probably here)
A massively searched pain point on Google is: “How do I convert a PDF/Word survey into a Google Form?” Most people aren’t trying to design a form from scratch—they already have a questionnaire and just want it in Google Forms for easy distribution, auto-grading, spreadsheets, and analytics. This guide shows the fastest, most accurate way to do exactly that.
What is Automagical Forms?
Automagical Forms is a Google Workspace extension that turns your existing questionnaires into Google Forms—in one click.
- AI extraction: Detects questions, options, scales, and sections from your document
- 1-click conversion: Creates a properly formatted Google Form you can edit and share
- Free usage: Start fast with no credit card required
- Works with your files: Google Docs, PDFs, and Word files (and more)
- Teacher-friendly: Ideal for quizzes, exit tickets, homework, permission slips
- Team-ready: HR intake, onboarding, customer surveys, compliance checklists
How it works (3 fast steps)
- Open your file in Google Drive (Docs, PDF, or Word).
- Launch Automagical Forms and click Create Form.
- Review & publish: Tweak titles, options, required fields—then share the live form link.
The AI does the tedious parsing (questions, choices, scales) so you can stay focused on what you’re asking—not how to rebuild it.
Manual vs. Automagical: a quick comparison
Who uses it?
- Teachers & Schools: quizzes, exit tickets, parent forms, reading logs
- Operations & HR: onboarding checklists, pulse surveys, incident reports
- Customer Teams: NPS/CSAT, feature feedback, pre-sales questionnaires
- Nonprofits & Govt: intake forms, registrations, compliance attestations
- Researchers & Students: studies, interviews, class surveys
Best way to convert a PDF/Word/Doc to Google Forms (SEO-friendly walkthrough)
People often ask: “What’s the easiest way to turn my PDF into a Google Form?” Here’s the fastest, most consistent route:
- Add the extension (Automagical Forms) to your Google Workspace.
- Open your questionnaire inside Drive (PDF, Doc, or Word).
- Click Create Form in Automagical Forms.
- Scan & review: The AI extracts questions and options.
- Publish your Google Form and share the link or embed it on your site.
Pro tip: Keep questions clearly separated in the source file (headings or line breaks). It improves extraction accuracy and makes your final form look crisp.
Accuracy & editing (what the AI picks up)
- Multiple choice with options
- Checkboxes and dropdowns
- Linear scales (e.g., 1–5)
- Short/long text answers
- Section breaks for multi-part surveys
You stay in control: edit titles, toggle Required, rearrange sections, or add logic after the conversion.
Privacy & control
Automagical Forms is designed to work with Google Workspace so your content stays in your ecosystem. You control your files and your forms. We don’t sell your data—period.
If you’re in education or the public sector, this workflow keeps everything anchored to the Google tools you already trust.
Pricing
Start on the free plan to see how much time you save. Upgrade only if you need higher volumes or team features. (No risk, plenty of reward.)
Real-world time savers
- Lesson plans → quizzes in minutes
- Policy docs → compliance attestations without manual re-entry
- Sales discovery PDFs → structured intake forms for CRM routing
- ** Volunteer signup sheets → Google Forms** with auto-captured responses in Sheets
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Does it work with PDFs?
Yes—PDF, Google Docs, and Word are supported. The AI extracts the questions and builds your Google Form.
Can I edit the generated form?
Absolutely. You can rename, reorder, add branching, and adjust required fields.
What about scales and multiple choice?
The AI detects common patterns like 1–5 scales, single/multiple choice, and text prompts.
Is there a free plan?
Yes, you can start for free and upgrade as needed.
Will it keep my formatting?
It preserves the content and structure but uses native Google Forms formatting for the best response experience.
Is it safe for schools?
Automagical Forms is built for Google Workspace environments commonly used in K-12 and higher ed.
Get started (it’s truly one click)
- Add Automagical Forms to your Google account.
- Open your questionnaire in Drive.
- Click Create Form and publish.
👉 Ready to convert your first questionnaire? Try Automagical Forms free.
