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Flatten PDF

Turn fill-in form fields into ordinary page content, or flatten everything, including comments and highlights, so nothing can be edited or removed. Done on your device.

or drop it here

Processed on this device. Nothing is uploaded.

How it works

  1. 1Add your PDF.
  2. 2Choose form fields only, or everything.
  3. 3Download the flattened PDF.

Your file stays on this device

PDF Tools does the work inside your browser. Your file isn't uploaded or stored, and the site is technically blocked from sending it anywhere.

See how to check it yourself

Good to know

  • Form fields only keeps the text selectable. Everything turns each page into a picture, so the text can no longer be selected or searched.

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