Flatten a PDF form
Lock in form answers before sending, so nobody can change them.
- ✓ Free, no sign-up
- ✓ Files stay on your device
- ✓ No watermark
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What you get with the Flatten PDF
Locks form answers
Filled-in fields become fixed text that cannot be edited.
Looks the same everywhere
Flattened forms display consistently in every PDF reader and printer.
Clear feedback
If the PDF has no form fields, DocNova tells you instead of producing a pointless copy.
Private
Forms often contain personal data; they are flattened in your browser.
How to use the Flatten PDF
- Choose a filled-in PDF form.
- Click Flatten and download.
- Send the flattened copy; keep the original if you may need to edit it.
Questions
Why flatten a form?
Flattened forms look the same everywhere and the answers cannot be changed accidentally or on purpose.
Can I undo flattening?
Not in the flattened file, so keep a copy of the original.