Flatten PDF Online - Lock Forms and Annotations

How It Works

Flatten a PDF in three simple steps

Step 1

Upload Your PDF

Drag and drop your PDF into the upload area, or select “Choose file” to find it on your device. You can upload files up to 100 MB.

Step 2

Flatten the PDF

Combine form fields, annotations and other interactive elements with the fixed page content, then apply the change.

Step 3

Download the Flattened PDF

When flattening is complete, sign in to download your fixed, non-interactive PDF.

Benefits

Why Use PDFTool to Flatten a PDF?

Fast, straightforward processing

PDFTool processes your changes quickly, helping you flatten a PDF without a lengthy manual workflow.

Keep Completed Content in Place

Merge form fields and annotations with the PDF’s page content. Create a fixed version of your completed document for sharing or printing while keeping the original for future form edits.

Secure processing

PDFTool uses encrypted connections and secure processing while you flatten a PDF.

Works in your browser

Use PDFTool to flatten a PDF in your browser on desktop, tablet or mobile without installing additional software.

Flatten PDF

Merge form fields, annotations and other interactive elements into the PDF page. Prepare a final version by combining form fields, annotations and interactive elements with the page content.

Upload your PDF and use the on-screen controls for this task. Combine form fields, annotations and other interactive elements with the fixed page content, then apply the change.

Because the tool works in your browser, you can use it on desktop, tablet or mobile without installing another application. PDFTool provides fast online processing for files up to 100 MB.

When processing is complete, sign in to download your flattened PDF. It is ready to open, share or use straight away.