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Flatten PDF
Convert your PDFs into static documents by flattening interactive layers, annotations, and forms.
Flatten Your PDFs in Seconds
- Secure and Static Files
Flatten PDFs to prevent editing or tampering by merging layers, annotations, and forms into a single, static document.
- Ensure Compatibility
Make your PDFs compatible with all devices and viewers by removing interactive elements that may cause issues.
- Preserve Visual Layout
Flattening keeps your document’s design and layout intact while removing editable layers.
- Cross-Device Access
Flatten your PDFs from any device—desktop, tablet, or smartphone. Fully functional across browsers and platforms.
- No Software Installation
Flatten PDFs directly in your browser without downloading or installing any software.
- Fast and Secure
Your files are encrypted during processing, and all data is automatically deleted from our servers after completion.
How to Flatten a PDF
Follow these simple steps to flatten your PDF using our online tool.
- Upload your PDF Drag and drop your PDF file into the flattening tool.
- Start the process Click to begin flattening all interactive elements into a static document.
- Review the results Ensure that your flattened PDF looks exactly as intended.
- Download your flattened PDF Save and download your secure, uneditable document.
Why Use Our Flatten PDF Tool?
Our PDF flattening tool is a perfect solution for users who need to create static, secure versions of their documents. By flattening layers, interactive elements, and annotations, you can make your PDF uneditable and secure for sharing. This process also improves compatibility across devices and viewers, making it ideal for submitting forms, sending final versions of documents, or archiving files. Completely online and accessible from any device, it's a fast and secure solution for all your flattening needs.
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