This document discusses various types of crystal forms that active pharmaceutical ingredients can take, including polymorphs, hydrates, solvates, and amorphous forms. It provides methods for preparing each type of crystal structure. Polymorphs are crystalline solids that exist in multiple forms, and they can be prepared using solvent evaporation, slow cooling, and vapor diffusion techniques. Hydrates are crystalline compounds that contain water molecules within their structure. Solvates similarly contain solvent molecules. Amorphous APIs lack a definite crystal structure and are prepared through rapid cooling or spray drying.