Upload a PDF with form fields, comments, or other interactive elements from your device.
Click Flatten to bake annotations and form values into the page content as static text and graphics.
Download when processing finishes. Each file stays available for up to 5 downloads.
Convert editable fields and signatures into fixed page content so recipients see exactly what you submitted.
Flattened PDFs look the same in browsers, mobile readers, and print without relying on viewer support for forms.
Flatten PDFs online on Windows, Mac, Linux, or mobile. No desktop PDF suite required.
Flattening merges form field values, comments, stamps, and markup into the underlying page. The result is a standard PDF that cannot be edited like an interactive form, which helps when you need a final copy for records or uploads.
Flatten before sending signed applications, completed tax worksheets, or annotated proofs to clients. Keep an unflattened backup if you may need to edit fields later. Pair with PDF Compressor when the flat file is still too large to email.
No. Field values and annotations become part of the visible page. They are no longer editable, but the content you entered stays on the document.
Interactive fields and comments are removed as editable objects. Keep your original file if you need to change answers later.
Often yes. A flat PDF prevents accidental edits and displays consistently when the recipient opens it on any device.
Usually not. Flattening changes how content is stored, not how many pages the PDF contains.