Flatten PDF
Flatten form fields and annotations into the page.
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How to use Flatten PDF
- 1Add your files
Click “Choose Files”, drop them on the box, or paste a link.
- 2Adjust the options
The defaults work well for most files.
- 3Download
Your file is ready in seconds and deleted from the server after 8 hours.
About Flatten PDF
Flattening turns form fields, comments and annotations into a permanent part of the page. Use it before sending a filled-in form or a signed document so the answers can't be changed, and so the PDF looks the same in every viewer, including ones that don't show form fields properly.
Frequently asked questions
When should I flatten a PDF?
Flatten after you've filled in a form or added comments and signatures, when you want to send a final version that can't be easily edited.
Can I undo flattening?
Not in the flattened file. Keep a copy of the original if you might need to edit the form again.
Will my PDF look different?
No. It should look the same; the fields just stop being editable.