Effortlessly Flatten PDFs with Jotform

Secure your PDF documents with Jotform’s easy-to-use flattening tool. Instantly merge layers to maintain consistent formatting across devices.

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How to flatten your PDF online

Upload your PDFs

Upload your PDFs

Drag and drop your PDF or click Choose a PDF to upload a file from your device, Dropbox, or Google Drive.

Click Flatten PDF

Click Flatten PDF

Jotform’s PDF flattening tool will instantly combine all the elements of your document into a single, non-editable layer.

Download your new PDF

Download your new PDF

Download your flattened PDF file to print or share with others.

Free & Easy to Use

You don’t need to download any software or pay any fees. Just drag and drop your file to flatten it automatically.

Free & Easy to Use

Fast Processing

Unlike other methods that require multiple steps, you can use this tool to flatten PDFs with the push of a button — regardless of the size or complexity of your file. Flatten PDFs in seconds.

Fast Processing

Secure PDF Handling

Flattening your PDF helps prevent any unauthorized changes so you can maintain the integrity of your original document.

Secure PDF Handling

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FAQ about Flatten PDF

  • What does it mean to flatten a PDF?

    Flattening is the process of merging multiple layers of a PDF file into one. It takes various elements from different layers — like the text, form fields, notes, and images — and locks them in place as a single, static image to preserve the original layout and design of your document.

    Now, no matter what device or software is used to view the file, it will look exactly how you intended it to. Flattening not only maintains the look of your document, but it also adds an additional layer of security by restricting edits. The flattening process turns all comments and annotations into part of the native text. Plus, it locks interactive elements like fillable fields, dropdown menus, signatures, and checkboxes to prevent any unwanted changes and ensure there are no discrepancies.

  • Why should I flatten my PDF?

  • What is the difference between a flattened PDF and a regular PDF?

  • Why choose Jotform over other PDF flattening tools?

  • Can I edit my PDF after flattening it?

  • Is the Jotform PDF flattening tool free to use?

  • How do I flatten a PDF using Jotform?

  • Can I flatten PDFs on mobile devices?

  • Are there any file size limitations for flattening PDFs?

  • How does flattening a PDF improve security?

  • Does flattening a PDF affect the quality of images?

  • How does flattening a PDF improve security?

  • Does flattening a PDF affect the quality of images?

  • Does Jotform offer other PDF editing tools?

Ready to Simplify Your PDFs?

Optimize your PDFs for sharing and printing with our easy-to-use flattening tool.