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Flatten PDF

Flattening turns interactive parts of a PDF into ordinary page content. Answers can no longer be changed, annotations print reliably, and embedded scripts are removed.

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How to flatten a PDF

  1. 1Choose the PDF.
  2. 2Choose what to flatten: form fields, comments and drawings, and whether to remove scripts.
  3. 3Press Flatten PDF and download.

Features

  • Flatten forms, annotations or both.
  • Links keep working after flattening.
  • Removes JavaScript for safer sharing.

When to use Flatten PDF

  • Send a filled form so the recipient can't alter it.
  • Make sure signatures and stamps print exactly as shown.

Good to know

  • Flattening can't be undone in the new file; keep the original if you might edit it again.
  • Your files are processed in your browser and never uploaded to a server.
  • Free to use with no sign-up, no limit on tasks and no watermark on your files.