Download a PDF of a submission

Generate a PDF copy of any submission for offline storage, sharing, or record-keeping.

Download a PDF of a submission

Download a submission as PDF

  1. Go to All Submissions, My Submissions, or My Assignments.
  2. Check the box next to one or more submissions.
  3. Click Actions and choose Download.
  4. Configure your download options (see below), then click Download.
Animated walkthrough showing how to select submissions and choose Download from the Actions menu

Select submissions, then use Actions → Download to generate a PDF.

A single submission downloads as one PDF file. Multiple submissions (or submissions with uploaded files) download as a ZIP folder.

Download options

The download dialog showing format, uploaded files, and submission details options

Configure format, file handling, and submission details before downloading.

Format

Compact Layout
Reduces spacing between form elements for a denser PDF.
Reduced Page Margins
Shrinks page margins to fit more content per page.

Uploaded files

Include Private Uploads
Adds clickable links to any files that were uploaded with the submission.
Compatible Files in PDF
Merges image files and PDFs directly into the downloaded document.
Files in ZIP
Keeps uploaded files as separate items inside the ZIP folder.
To include uploaded files in your download, enable Include Private Uploads along with either Compatible Files in PDF or Files in ZIP.

Filename

Custom Filename
Set a custom name for the downloaded PDF file. You can include submission field values to create dynamic filenames - for example, using the submitter's name and form title. If left blank, Droplet uses the default naming format.

Submission details

General Info
Includes the submission status, a link to the submission in Droplet, and key timestamps.
Data Verification Key
Inserts a unique identifier that updates whenever the submission data changes. Useful for verifying data integrity.
Activity Log
Appends the full assignment history with dates, names, and email addresses.

Frequently asked questions

Where does the file download to?

The file downloads automatically to your browser's default download location.

Can I download multiple submissions at once?

Yes. Select multiple submissions before clicking Actions → Download. The result will be a ZIP folder containing one PDF per submission.

What's the difference between Compatible Files in PDF and Files in ZIP?

Compatible Files in PDF merges supported file types (images, PDFs) directly into the submission document. Files in ZIP keeps them as separate files alongside the PDF in a ZIP folder.

Last updated March 20, 2026