Flatten PDF

Convert interactive PDF elements into static content for consistent viewing and printing

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Annotation Layer

Form Field

PDF Content with Interactive Elements

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Flattening Options

Flatten Annotations Convert comments, highlights, and drawings to static content

Flatten Form Fields Convert fillable forms to static text and images

Flatten Layers Merge all document layers into a single layer

Flatten Transparency Convert transparent elements to solid colors

Advanced Flattening Options

Preserve text selection

Maintain image quality

Optimize file size

Create backup

Flattening quality

What Happens When You Flatten a PDF?

Annotations: Comments, highlights, and drawings become part of the page content
Form Fields: Fillable forms are converted to static text and images
Layers: Multiple layers are merged into a single layer
Result: PDF becomes non-editable but maintains visual appearance

Flattening PDF

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Flattening Results

Annotations Processed: 15 Flattened

Form Fields Processed: 8 Flattened

Layers Merged: 3 Merged

Transparency Elements: 5 Partially Flattened

File Size Change: +2.3 MB Increased

Processing Time: 3.2 seconds Complete

PDF Flattened Successfully!

Your PDF has been flattened and all interactive elements have been converted to static content. The document is now ready for consistent viewing and printing.

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