Flatten PDF
Flatten a PDF by converting interactive form fields and annotations into static content. Prevents further editing of form data. 100% private, runs in your browser.
About Flatten PDF
Flatten a PDF by converting interactive form fields and annotations into static content. Prevents further editing of form data. 100% private, runs in your browser. Everything runs locally in your browser — your data never leaves your device.
How to use
- Enter your input in the tool above.
- Adjust any options to your preference.
- Use the Copy or Download buttons to save the result.
- Everything happens locally — your data never leaves your browser.
FAQ
Are my PDFs uploaded to a server?
No. Flattening runs entirely in your browser.
What does flattening do?
Copies all pages to a new PDF, dropping interactive form fields and their appearances. The visual appearance of each page is preserved, but form fields can no longer be edited or filled.
Will my filled form data be preserved?
The visible text from filled fields is preserved as part of the page appearance. Only the interactive field elements (checkboxes, text inputs, dropdowns) are removed.
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