Can I search or copy text after flattening?
No. Every page is rebuilt as a high-resolution image for consistent rendering, so the original text layer is not preserved.
Processed locally · No upload
Flatten PDF Forms, Signatures & Annotations
Render every page at high resolution and rebuild a new PDF so visible form values, signatures, and annotations look consistent across readers. Everything stays on your device.
Click to choose PDFs or drag them here
PDF only · One file at a time
Files stay on your device and are never uploaded.
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Flatten permanently in three steps
- 1Choose a PDFFirst confirm that forms, signatures, and annotations are visible.
- 2Confirm the impactText becomes unselectable and digital signatures become invalid.
- 3Rebuild every pageDownload the new image-only PDF and review it again.
Frequently asked questions
Will a digital signature remain valid?
No. Rebuilding changes the file bytes and removes the original signature object. Keep the original file for signature verification.
Will a visible handwritten signature disappear?
A signature that is visible in the input is normally preserved as page pixels. Still review the download in another reader.
Is the file uploaded?
No. Parsing, page rendering, and rebuilding all happen in your current browser.