Flatten PDF forms
Make current form values part of the page appearance.
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How to use: Flatten PDF forms
Choose local files or try the sample PDF. Your documents stay on your device.
Choose a filled PDF form and save a version with its current field values fixed on the page.
Create the result, check its preview, then download individual files or the ZIP archive.
What you can do
- Make current form values part of the page appearance.
What you get
- A new PDF download; your original file remains unchanged.
What you need
- Local files
- One PDF document.
- Settings
- Choose a filled PDF form and save a version with its current field values fixed on the page.
Try an example
- Example workflow
Fill the sample’s name field, then flatten the form so that the visible value is no longer an editable field.
Good to know
- Up to 50 MB per file, 100 MB per job and 200 total pages. Multi-file tools accept at most 30 files.
- Flattens existing AcroForm fields. This is not whole-document rasterization or protection against all future editing.
- Keep the original document. Editing an existing digitally signed PDF can invalidate its certificate signature.
Your work stays on your device
Your files and entered values are processed in your browser and are not uploaded for processing. The website and any required processing engines still download from the site.
Questions & answers
Is Flatten PDF forms free?
Yes. Flatten PDF forms is free to use and does not require an account.
Are my files or entered values uploaded?
Your files and entered values are processed in your browser and are not uploaded for processing. The website and any required processing engines still download from the site.
What result can I save?
A new PDF download; your original file remains unchanged.
What should I check before using the result?
Up to 50 MB per file, 100 MB per job and 200 total pages. Multi-file tools accept at most 30 files. Flattens existing AcroForm fields. This is not whole-document rasterization or protection against all future editing. Keep the original document. Editing an existing digitally signed PDF can invalidate its certificate signature.