Flatten PDF

Flatten forms and annotations

  • Runs in your browser
  • Free
  • No sign-up
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How to use it

  1. Drop one or more PDFs onto the page.
  2. Choose what to flatten.
  3. Press Flatten PDF and download the result. Filled-in fields look the same but can no longer be edited.

Questions

Which annotations can be flattened?

Those that carry their own picture (stamps, shapes, most highlights from desktop apps). Comments without a stored picture are left as they are, and the result says how many.

Are my files uploaded anywhere?

No. This tool runs in your browser, so your files stay on your device and are never sent to a server.

Is it free?

Yes, you can use it for free. A subscription removes limits and unlocks premium tools.