> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://formhug.ai/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Create Your First Form

> Four ways to start building a form in FormHug — from AI generation and templates to Excel import and building from scratch

There are four ways to create a form in FormHug, depending on how you like to work.

You can start from the <a href="https://formhug.ai/templates" target="_blank">template library</a>, generate a form with the <a href="https://formhug.ai/ai-form-builder" target="_blank">AI form builder</a>, or use a specialized builder such as <a href="https://formhug.ai/survey-maker" target="_blank">survey maker</a>, <a href="https://formhug.ai/quiz-maker" target="_blank">quiz maker</a>, <a href="https://formhug.ai/booking-form" target="_blank">booking form builder</a>, or <a href="https://formhug.ai/payment-form" target="_blank">payment form builder</a>.

## 1. Start from a Template

Choose from a wide range of <a href="https://formhug.ai/templates" target="_blank">ready-made templates</a> for different scenarios.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Browse Templates">
    Click **New Form** and select **Templates**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Pick a Template">
    Browse by category or search for what you need
  </Step>

  <Step title="Customize">
    Edit the template to fit your needs
  </Step>
</Steps>

**Best for:** Getting started quickly with a proven structure, including order, donation, registration, and payment templates.

## 2. Create with AI

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/formhug-8bc4ebd1/-qDWDPMAwMVJKnqq/images/ai-builder/ai-builder-chat.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=-qDWDPMAwMVJKnqq&q=85&s=c412ba1cad65fe869c2d1803500b0b0c" alt="AI Builder — describe your idea and Evan builds the form" width="2010" height="1928" data-path="images/ai-builder/ai-builder-chat.jpg" />

Generate a form with AI for any use case.

For a deeper walkthrough of AI-assisted creation, read <a href="https://formhug.ai/blog/best-ai-form-builder-2026" target="_blank">best AI form builder 2026</a>.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Describe Your Form">
    Tell FormHug what you need in a sentence
  </Step>

  <Step title="Upload (Optional)">
    Add a file or link for more context
  </Step>

  <Step title="Generate">
    AI builds your form with fields, descriptions, and even images
  </Step>
</Steps>

**Best for:** Surveys, quizzes, payment forms, and complex forms where you want a head start.

<Tip>
  AI can also generate header images and QR-code posters to help you launch faster.
</Tip>

## 3. Import from Excel

Have your questions in a spreadsheet? Import them directly.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Prepare Your File">
    Organize questions in rows with columns for field type, label, and options
  </Step>

  <Step title="Upload">
    Click **New Form** → **Import** → **Excel**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review">
    Check the imported fields and make adjustments
  </Step>
</Steps>

**Best for:** Converting existing questionnaires or data collection sheets.

## 4. Start from Scratch

Build your form from the ground up with full control.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create Blank Form">
    Click **New Form** → **Blank Form**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add Fields">
    Drag fields from the left panel to your form
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure">
    Set up each field's properties in the right panel
  </Step>
</Steps>

**Best for:** Custom forms where you need complete control over every detail.

## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Understanding the Editor" icon="pen-to-square" href="/features/building/form-builder">
    Learn the three-panel layout
  </Card>

  <Card title="Field Types" icon="input-text" href="/features/building/fields/text-fields">
    Explore 30+ field types
  </Card>

  <Card title="Create a Payment Form" icon="credit-card" href="/guides/use-cases/payment-form">
    Set up donations, product orders, ticket booking, and Stripe payment forms
  </Card>

  <Card title="Template Library" icon="grid-2" href="https://formhug.ai/templates" target="_blank">
    Browse templates by use case, role, industry, and form type
  </Card>

  <Card title="AI Form Builder" icon="wand-magic-sparkles" href="https://formhug.ai/ai-form-builder" target="_blank">
    Generate a complete first draft from a short prompt
  </Card>
</CardGroup>
