Flatten PDF

Flatten a PDF online

Merge annotations, form fields and layers into the page so the file looks the same everywhere and can no longer be edited.

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Works in your browser. Files never leave your device.

How to flatten a PDF

1

Open your PDF.

2

Open "Export options" and choose "Flatten".

3

Download the flattened PDF.

Why use our PDF editor

  • Locks in annotations and form data

  • Consistent across every viewer

  • Private, in-browser processing

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Frequently asked questions

No. All editing happens locally in your browser. Your PDFs never leave your device.