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Flatten PDF forms

Turn filled form fields into fixed page content. Your files stay on this device.

Make it yours

Filled standard PDF form fields become fixed page content and can no longer be edited. Existing selectable text remains. XFA forms are not supported.

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Flatten PDF forms in your browser

Flatten standard PDF form fields into fixed page content. Save filled field appearances as part of the document before sharing a non-editable form copy.

How to use flatten pdf forms

  1. Choose a PDF with saved, filled standard form fields.
  2. Run Flatten forms.
  3. Download the flattened copy and check the field appearances.

Before you start

XFA forms are unsupported. Flattening fields does not encrypt a file or prevent other PDF editors from changing page content. Keep an editable original if you may need to revise the form.

Selected files are limited to 150 MB in total. Processing happens locally, and xfiles adds no branding watermark. No account or payment is required. Read the privacy policy.

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