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# PDF Mapping Tool

# PDF Mapping Tool

## **What is PDF mapping, and how is it helpful? What are the basic steps?**

Watchtower PDF mapping allows your team to capture data using quick-tap digital forms, and map that data backwards into a custom-designed legacy PDF document. Many agencies prefer using modern data capture tool like Watchtower, but also need to maintain legacy reporting workflows for legal and compliance documents. 


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### PDF Mapping Tool Guide:

[Step 1: **Evaluate or Design your PDF Template Layout**](https://knowledge.yourwatchtower.com/en/article/step-1-evaluate-or-design-your-pdf-template-layout-1e4gtmc/)

[Step 2: **Preparing Your Watchtower Operational Form**](https://knowledge.yourwatchtower.com/en/article/step-2-preparing-your-watchtower-operational-form-aes284/)

[Step 3: **Mapping Watchtower Form into the Custom PDF Template**](https://knowledge.yourwatchtower.com/en/article/step-3-mapping-watchtower-form-into-the-custom-pdf-template-tb9r55/)

[Step 4: **Submit and Download the Mapped Form to Test**](https://knowledge.yourwatchtower.com/en/article/step-4-submit-and-download-the-mapped-form-to-test-1ciubh3/)


| [Click here to check **Adobe Acrobat Pro Guide**](https://knowledge.yourwatchtower.com/en/article/adobe-acrobat-pro-guide-uexwbh/)