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Flatten PDF

Flatten form fields and annotations into the page so they can't be edited. Client-side.

Runs in your browser
100% private: this tool runs entirely in your browser. Your file never leaves your device — nothing is uploaded, nothing is stored.

Drop files, paste, or click to browse

Files are processed in your browser — they never leave your device.

Add a file to continue.

How to flatten pdf

Flatten form fields and annotations into the page so they can't be edited. Client-side. To use Flatten PDF: 1) add your file by dragging them in or clicking to browse, 2) choose your optimization settings, 3) download your result — done in seconds. It's free, needs no signup, and most tools run right in your browser so your files never leave your device.

Frequently asked questions

Is Flatten PDF free to use?
Yes. Flatten PDF is free to use. It's free, needs no signup, and most tools run right in your browser so your files never leave your device.
Are my files safe and private?
Completely. Flatten PDF processes your file directly in your browser, so it is never uploaded to any server.
Do I need to install anything?
No. Flatten PDF works in any modern web browser on Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone and Android — nothing to install.

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