Flatten PDF (Make Form Fields Permanent)

Flatten a filled PDF form so the answers become part of the page and can no longer be edited.

Quick answer: Flatten PDF (Make Form Fields Permanent): Flatten a filled PDF form so the answers become part of the page and can no longer be edited. Everything runs in your browser, so nothing you enter is uploaded or stored.
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How to use Flatten PDF (Make Form Fields Permanent)

  1. Choose your PDF or drop it on the page.
  2. Set the options.
  3. Download the result. Nothing is uploaded.

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Frequently asked questions

What does flattening do?

It turns form fields, such as text boxes and check boxes, into normal page content so they can no longer be changed.

Is it the same as a password?

No. Flattening makes the form fields fixed, but it does not stop someone from editing the file in other ways.

What if my PDF has no form?

Then nothing changes. The tool tells you when no fields were found.

Is the Flatten PDF (Make Form Fields Permanent) free?

Yes. It is free, needs no signup and works on any device.

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