Flatten a PDF
Merge form fields and annotations (highlights, shapes, comment marks) into the page so they can't be changed.
Runs in your browser · Files are never uploadedFormats: PDFLimits: 100 MB per file · up to 50 files · 300 MB total
How to use
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Add one PDF file.
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Check the number of fields and annotations found.
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Click “Flatten” and download the result.
FAQ
Are links removed?
No. Links stay. Comment pop-up windows aren't visible content, so they're removed.
Why flatten?
To make sure submitted documents can't be changed, or to avoid fields looking different across viewers.