Flatten PDF
Flatten PDF forms and annotations. Make content non-editable.
Clear file handling
Built for real workflows
Progress and feedback
Useful options, not clutter
Upload PDF File
Drag and drop a PDF file to flatten.
Smart workflow
Do more in the same workflow
Build from the job you started: batch compatible files, keep the right output format, then move straight into the next useful step without hunting through the site.
Input
Output
Batch
10 files per run
10 files per run. Use one run when the files share the same task.
Choose a related operation below instead of starting from scratch.
Results stay focused on download, preview and the next useful action.
No fixed file-size limit per configured tool limit.
Natural next steps
Continue with a related tool using the same file workflow.
Smart workflows
Finish the job, not just the file
Use the existing tool graph to continue into useful next steps. Bulk and output-packaging capabilities are surfaced automatically where the underlying tool supports them.
Continue with Sanitize Pdf
Bulk-readyFinish the job after Flatten Pdf with a relevant MAXScanner tool, without creating a duplicate converter page.
- Flatten Pdf
- Sanitize PdfWorkflow-ready
Best when Flatten Pdf is only the first step in your workflow.
ContinueContinue with Remove Annotations
Bulk-readyFinish the job after Flatten Pdf with a relevant MAXScanner tool, without creating a duplicate converter page.
- Flatten Pdf
- Remove AnnotationsWorkflow-ready
Best when Flatten Pdf is only the first step in your workflow.
ContinueMake the next step easier
Use Flatten Pdf as part of a complete document workflow: process the file, review the result, then continue into the next useful step instead of returning to a generic tools catalogue.
Clear file-to-result workflow
Useful controls without unnecessary clutter
Mobile-friendly processing experience
Continue directly into related tools
A smoother workflow
- 1Add the file for Flatten Pdf
- 2Choose only the settings that matter for the destination
- 3Process and review the result
- 4Continue to the next useful tool when the job is not finished
A human tip
The useful version of Flatten Pdf
A conversion tool is most valuable when it removes the work around the conversion. People usually arrive with a destination in mind—an upload, a submission, an email, a report, a website or another editing step. The page should make that destination obvious, keep the interface focused, and offer a sensible next action when the first operation is only part of the job.
About This Tool
Flatten PDF converts interactive elements like form fields and annotations into static content. The flattened PDF looks the same but can no longer be edited.
Perfect for finalizing filled forms, preserving annotations, or creating non-editable document versions.
All processing happens in your browser, ensuring your documents remain private.
How to Use
Upload Your PDF
Drag and drop your PDF with forms or annotations.
Select What to Flatten
Choose to flatten forms, annotations, or both.
Flatten and Download
Click Flatten to create the static PDF.
Use Cases
Finalize Forms
Lock filled form data to prevent changes.
Preserve Annotations
Make annotations permanent in the document.
Archive Documents
Create non-editable versions for archiving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is flattening reversible?+
No, flattening is permanent. Keep a backup of the original.
Will the appearance change?+
No, the document looks the same but is no longer interactive.
Does it reduce file size?+
Sometimes, as interactive elements are converted to simpler content.