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# AI Form Importer

Convert existing documents, spreadsheets, and forms into optimized Typeforms with AI. Save hours of manual form recreation by importing and transforming your content automatically.

## What You Can Import

**Supported Formats**

* Microsoft Word documents (.docx)
* Excel spreadsheets (.xlsx)
* Google Docs and Sheets
* PDF forms
* Text files with questions
* Existing forms from other platforms

## How It Works

1. **Upload Your File** - Drag and drop or select your file
2. **AI Analysis** - AI identifies questions, answer options, and structure
3. **Smart Conversion** - Converts to appropriate Typeform field types
4. **Review & Optimize** - Edit and refine the imported form
5. **Publish** - Your form is ready to use

## Smart Detection Features

**Automatic Field Type Mapping**

* Multiple choice questions → Dropdown or Multiple Choice fields
* Yes/No questions → Yes/No fields
* Rating scales → Opinion Scale or Rating fields
* Open-ended questions → Long Text fields
* Contact info → Email, Phone Number fields

**Structure Preservation**

* Maintains question order
* Preserves logic and branching (when possible)
* Keeps section groupings
* Retains formatting and styling

## Best Practices

* Use clearly formatted source documents
* Ensure questions are distinct and numbered
* Separate answer options clearly (bullets, numbers, or commas)
* Review and refine after import for optimal results

Import your first form by clicking **Import** from your workspace dashboard!