Flatten PDF

Flatten a PDF: make filled-in forms, comments and stamps a fixed part of the page, or turn every page into an image. Free and private.

Lock in filled-out forms before you send them: flattening turns form fields, comments, highlights and stamps into regular page content, so nobody can change the answers by accident — and every PDF reader shows them the same way.

For maximum protection, choose “Everything” to turn each page into an image. Flattening happens on your own device; nothing is uploaded.

How to use Flatten PDF

  1. Click “Choose PDF file” or drop your PDF onto the page.
  2. Choose “Form fields & annotations” (text stays selectable) or “Everything” (pages become images).
  3. Check the summary — it shows how many fields and annotations were found.
  4. Click “Flatten PDF” and download.

Features

  • Flattens form fields, comments, highlights, drawings and stamps.
  • Text stays selectable and searchable in the default mode.
  • “Everything” mode turns pages into images for maximum protection.
  • Clickable links keep working in the default mode.
  • No upload, no sign-up, no watermark.

Frequently asked questions

What does flattening a PDF mean?

Interactive parts — form fields, comments, stamps — are drawn permanently onto the page. They look the same but can no longer be edited or removed separately.

Which mode should I choose?

Use “Form fields & annotations” for forms you want to send: the result stays sharp and searchable. Use “Everything” when nobody should be able to copy or edit anything.

Why does it say nothing was found?

Your PDF has no form fields or annotations — it is already flat. Choose “Everything” if you want to turn the pages into images.

Are my files uploaded?

No. Flattening runs in your browser on your device.

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