Flatten PDF

Flatten PDF turns every page of a document into a static visual layer and creates a new PDF from those rendered pages.

By doing so, it removes interactive or changeable elements such as editable form fields, scripts, annotations, and other active content.

The goal is to make the document behave like a finalized version that looks the same when opened in different PDF viewers.

This is useful when you need to prevent downstream edits or avoid compatibility issues caused by interactive features.

Flattening can also simplify workflows where recipients should only view, print, or archive the document without modifying it.

Use this feature before distributing finalized forms, contracts, reports, or submissions to external systems that may not support advanced PDF features.

It helps reduce unexpected formatting or behavior changes introduced by unsupported scripts or annotations.

The resulting PDF is better suited for consistent printing and long-term retention where document stability is important.

It is also helpful when you want to remove active elements that could interfere with automated processing or review.