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Flatten PDF (Lock Form Fields)

Flatten a filled PDF form so the answers become part of the page and can't be edited — ready to email, print or archive.

How to use

  1. 1Add a filled-in PDF form.
  2. 2Press Flatten and download — the fields become normal page content.

Frequently asked questions

Why flatten a form?

So recipients see exactly what you entered and can't change it, and so it prints correctly in every viewer.

Can I undo flattening?

No — keep your original if you might need to edit the answers later.

Does it flatten annotations and comments?

This tool flattens form fields. Comments stay as they are.