Flatten a PDF
Flatten a PDF form so the answers become part of the page and can't be edited or lost. Useful before sending a filled form on.
Runs in your browser — this file is never uploaded
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How to flatten a PDF
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Add your file
Drop your PDF into the box above, or browse to choose it. Nothing is uploaded.
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Choose your settings
Pick the options you want. The defaults suit most documents.
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Download the result
Press the button and the finished file saves straight to your device.
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Frequently asked
Is Flatten PDF free to use?+
Yes. Flatten PDF is free and unlimited, with no account and no watermark added to your document.
Are my files uploaded to a server?+
No. Flatten PDF runs entirely inside your browser, so the document never leaves your device.
Which browsers does it work in?+
Any current version of Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari, on desktop, tablet and phone.