Flatten a PDF
Flatten form fields, annotations and signatures so they can't be edited or lost. Useful before sending a filled form on.
Runs in your browser — this file is never uploaded
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How to flatten pdf
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Add your file
Drop your PDF into the box above, or browse to choose it. Nothing is uploaded.
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Set your options
Adjust the settings for flatten pdf until the preview looks the way you want it.
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Download the result
Press the action button and the finished file saves straight to your device.
Frequently asked
Is Flatten PDF free to use?+
Yes. Flatten PDF is free with no account, no file limit and no watermark added to your document.
Are my files uploaded to a server?+
No. Flatten PDF runs entirely inside your browser, so the document never leaves your device.
Which browsers does it work in?+
Any current version of Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari, on desktop, tablet and phone.