PDFJade PDF tools

Home / Mark up

Flatten PDF form fields

Turn form fields into regular page content, so the answers can't be changed.

    How to flatten PDF form fields

    1. Add your PDF.
    2. Press Flatten PDF.
    3. Download the locked version.

    At a glance

    Where files are processedIn your browser. The file is never uploaded.
    How long files are keptNothing is kept on a server, because nothing is sent to one.
    Free limitsNo caps on files, pages or tasks. Your device's memory is the practical limit.
    AccountNone
    PriceFree
    AdsNone
    Offline optionNo app. Works in any current browser, on desktop and phone

    Private by design

    Changes are made on your device, in memory. The original file is untouched and the new one is only created when you press the button.

    Good to know

    This handles form fields. Comments and sticky notes added in other apps are not affected.

    Questions

    Will it remove my typed answers?

    No. They're kept and become fixed text.

    Can flattening be undone?

    Not in the new file. Keep your original if you may need to edit again.

    Guides

    Related tools