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Flatten a PDF
Your files are processed on your device. We never upload them.
How to flatten a PDF
- 01Choose the PDF you want to flatten, or drop it onto the page.
- 02Select Flatten.
- 03Download your PDF. Its form fields, highlights, stamps, and drawings are now part of the page.
Questions
Are my files uploaded anywhere?
No. Your files are processed on your device. We never upload them.
Is it free?
Yes. There's no sign-up, no watermark, and no daily limit.
What does flattening do?
It turns filled-in form fields, highlights, stamps, shapes, and drawings into part of the page. They look the same in every app, and nobody can change them. Hidden fields stay hidden.
What stays as it is?
Links stay clickable, and attached files and media stay attached. Sticky notes stay notes, so their text isn't lost.
What about a signed PDF?
Flattening changes the file, so a digital signature no longer applies. You'll be told if the PDF was signed.
Can I flatten a password-protected PDF?
Yes. You'll be asked for its password. The PDF you download isn't password-protected.