Flatten a PDF
Turn fillable form fields into regular page content so answers can no longer be changed.
- Files never leave your device
- Free, no signup, no watermark
- Works on any browser
How to flatten a PDF
- 1Choose your PDF
- 2Flatten its form fields
- 3Download the flattened PDF
About Flatten PDF
Flattening turns form fields into regular page content, so the answers can no longer be edited and look the same in every viewer, including those that don’t support forms.
Useful for
- Lock a completed form before sending
- Fix fields that look empty in some apps
- Archive filled forms
- Prepare a form for printing
Frequently asked questions
Why flatten a form?+
So the filled values print correctly everywhere and cannot be edited by the recipient.
Is it free?+
Yes, completely free: no signup, no watermark, no paywall at download.
Are my files uploaded to a server?+
No. Everything is processed locally in your browser, so your files never leave your device.