PDF Flattener
Make your PDF non-editable and ensure perfect compatibility.
Flatten PDF
Convert your PDF's annotations, form fields, and layers into a single, non-editable layer to ensure consistent printing and viewing.
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What is a Flattened PDF?
Flattening a PDF is like taking a screenshot of each page and creating a new PDF from those images. It merges all the separate parts of your document—like text, images, annotations, and form fields—into a single, static layer.
Why would you flatten a PDF?
- Lock Content: It makes interactive elements like form fields, signatures, and comments non-editable, effectively locking the document's content.
- Ensure Compatibility: Some older PDF viewers or printers can struggle with complex files that have layers or transparency. A flattened PDF is much simpler and will look the same everywhere.
- Printing: It guarantees that what you see on the screen is exactly what will be printed, with no missing fonts or misplaced annotations.
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