What does flattening a PDF do?

Flattening converts all interactive elements like form fields and annotations into a single static layer, making the document non-editable.

What is selectable text mode?

In this mode, text remains selectable and searchable, but form fields and annotations are flattened.

Read-only mode makes the entire PDF non-editable, ensuring maximum security and consistency.

No, the original layout and formatting are preserved.

Yes, files are processed securely and automatically deleted after completion.

Flatten PDF

Convert interactive PDF elements to static, non-editable content

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Select a PDF file to flatten form fields, annotations, and layers

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