Flatten PDF
Flatten forms and annotations into a more fixed PDF copy
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Save a More Fixed PDF Copy
Flatten PDF helps when a document has form fields, comments, stamps or annotations that should be locked into the visible page. The result is a fresh copy that is easier to share, submit or print without editable layers moving around in another PDF reader.
Common Reasons to Flatten
People flatten PDFs after filling forms, adding comments, placing stamps or preparing files for systems that do not handle interactive fields well. It is also useful when a document looks correct on your computer but changes when opened somewhere else.
Check Before Sending
Flattening is meant to make a finished copy. Review the output because form fields may no longer be editable afterward.
How to Flatten PDF
Upload your PDF
Choose a PDF with forms, comments or annotations.
Flatten the file
PDFem rewrites the document into a more fixed PDF copy.
Download and review
Open the flattened file and check that the visible values look right.