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Create a stable copy of a completed form before submission or archival.
- 1Save a completed copy of the form
- 2Choose it in the flatten tool
- 3Flatten locally and confirm every answer is visible
Business PDF · Completed forms
Flatten a PDF Form Before Sharing
Lock current PDF form-field appearances into a sharing copy so fields are no longer editable.
✓ Files stay on your device✓ No signup to get started✓ Free browser workflow
Your document stays under your control
Supported form appearances are fixed into the document locally. Filled values are not sent to YourPDFJob during flattening.
Check these before you start
- Keep the editable original before flattening.
- Unsupported scripted widgets or unusual appearances may render differently.
- Flattening does not provide encryption or permanent redaction.
Archive a completed application
- Input
- A filled ten-page application with editable text fields
- Result
- A stable sharing copy whose supported answers remain visible but are no longer editable form controls.
Verify the privacy claim yourself
Supported form appearances are fixed into the document locally. Filled values are not sent to YourPDFJob during flattening. You can inspect your browser Network panel while the job runs to confirm whether any PDF body leaves the device.
Learn how to verify local processing