What this tool does
Turn existing PDF form field appearances into static page content. Use this when a completed form should be shared as a non-interactive copy rather than left open for further field editing.
- What you can open
- One PDF containing supported interactive AcroForm fields.
- What you will download
- One PDF with form field appearances made static.
How to use it
- Fill and review the form before flattening it.
- Run Flatten PDF on the completed document.
- Open the output and verify both the visible values and the absence of editable fields.
Know the tradeoffs
- Flattening is permanent in the new output; keep an editable original.
- This tool does not flatten every possible annotation type or certify a digital signature.
Questions about this tool
Can I keep an editable copy too?
Yes. Your original file is unchanged; save it separately.
Does flattening remove every comment and link?
No. Use Remove annotations for a different, broader annotation-removal operation.