PDF Form Flattening
Turn supported form fields into fixed content. It does not prevent every later edit of the file.
Choose a PDF or drop it here
A filled-in PDF form, up to 20 MB. The answers are printed onto the pages and the fields are removed, so nobody can change them.
Your result
How to use it
- Choose a filled-in PDF form.
- Check how many fields were printed onto the page.
- Download the flattened file.
Examples
- A filled application4 fields, 3 filled 3 answers printed, 1 empty field removed
- No fieldsAn ordinary report Stays as it is
- An Arabic formArabic answers The answers stay on the page
Tool details and privacy
Flatten a filled-in PDF form: the answers are printed onto the pages and the fields are removed, so they cannot be changed.
Useful before you send a final form. The answers look the same in every viewer, and links and comments are kept.
Options
- Each visible field is printed as its filling app drew it.
- Text fields without a stored look are written in Helvetica when Latin.
Limits
- Empty or hidden fields are removed without printing anything.
- Bookmarks are not copied, and this is not an official seal or signature.
- Up to 20 MB.
Privacy
The file is read in your browser. Nothing is uploaded or saved on the server.
Questions
What does flattening mean?
Turning answers into a fixed part of the page and removing the fields.
Do my answers stay visible?
Yes.
Can I edit them afterwards?
No. Keep the filled copy if you may need to edit.
Is the PDF uploaded?
No.