Lock in a cleaner final state
Flatten interactive forms and annotations in your PDF.
Flatten PDF files to make form fields and annotations harder to edit after final review, submission, or archiving.
Browser-based workflow
Upload the PDF to flatten
Select a single file
Choose this workflow when you want a simpler document task without installing new software. It works especially well for everyday admin work, client handoffs, and personal document cleanup.
Flattening is useful when a form or annotated file needs to be preserved in a more fixed final state.
Flatten after the document has been reviewed and approved, especially before submission, printing, or archiving.
No. This tool is designed to process files inside your browser so you can work on sensitive PDFs without waiting for an upload queue.
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