Flatten a PDF form
Turn every fillable field into permanent content on the page. The values stay visible, but nobody can change them again — exactly what you want before sending a completed form.
Preview free · larger documents from $1
Local processingFree up to 10 pages
ENGINE: client-side localFree up to 10 pages
Drop your PDF here or click to browse
Maximum 15.00 MB
Benefits
- Locks filled fields so they can't be edited
- Keeps what's already typed visible
- Works for text boxes, checkboxes and dropdowns
- Free and local, no signup
How it works
- 01Upload your PDF form
- 02Process
- 03Download the flattened PDF
Supported formats
PDF
Limits
Free up to 10 pages and 15 MB. Larger documents start at $1.
Previewing your file is free — upload it, see every page and read the exact price before you pay.
Privacy
This tool processes your file entirely in your browser. Your document is never uploaded to a server.
Frequently asked questions
What if the PDF has no form fields?
Then there is nothing to flatten, and the tool tells you straight away instead of returning the same file.
Should I fill the form first?
Yes — fill it with the Fill PDF tool, then flatten it here to lock the answers in.