or click to browseRecommended limits: 100.00 MB, 250 pages.
100% on-device - this file is never uploaded.
What you can do
•Flatten AcroForm fields into static page content
•Remove leftover widget annotations
•Keep the result uneditable as form fields
•Run locally in your browser
How it works
1
Upload your PDF
Select the interactive PDF file.
2
Flatten contents
The tool merges interactive elements into the static page layer on your device.
3
Download
Save the flattened PDF file.
Common uses
•Lock filled answers before emailing a form
•Stop others from changing checkbox values
•Make a filled PDF print more reliably
•Share a snapshot of a completed application
Frequently asked questions
What does flattening a PDF do?
It converts fillable AcroForm fields into static page content and drops leftover annotation widgets. It does not rasterize drawings that are already part of the page stream.
Why should I flatten a PDF?
Flattening prevents others from altering your filled data and ensures the document displays correctly on all PDF viewers and printers.
Can a flattened PDF be un-flattened?
No. Once flattened, the data becomes part of the page content. Keep an unflattened copy if you need to edit it later.
Is this process secure?
Yes. The flattening process runs entirely on your device, so your data remains private.
