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Flatten PDF annotations

Bake highlights, sticky notes, and form fields into the page content. The visual rendering is unchanged but nothing can be edited after — useful for printing a signed contract without leaving the form fields editable.

How to

  1. 01

    Upload your PDF

    Drop in a file with form fields or annotations.

  2. 02

    Flatten the document

    We bake highlights, sticky notes, and form fields into the page content.

  3. 03

    Download the flattened PDF

    Get a static copy where nothing can be edited or accidentally changed.

Why Pditor

Lock in the final version

Flattening freezes filled forms and annotations so they can't be altered or stripped.

Consistent everywhere

Flattened content displays the same in every reader, with no interactive surprises.

FAQ

What does flattening a PDF do?+

It bakes form fields, highlights, and sticky notes into the page so the file becomes static and uneditable.

Why would I flatten a PDF?+

To finalize a filled form or signed contract so its contents can't be changed or removed.

Is it free?+

Yes — the free tier covers 5 runs a day with no account. Pro removes the daily limit.

Are my files kept afterward?+

Files are processed on our servers and auto-deleted within an hour on the free tier (up to 24 hours on Pro).