Docket № 38 · Security
Flatten a PDF
Bake forms, notes and text into the page so nothing can be edited.
Drop files here, or click to browse
PDF files onlyProcessed entirely in your browser — nothing is uploaded
Flattening locks a document in its final state. Filled form fields, annotations, highlights and text are baked into each page as an image, so the recipient sees exactly what you see and cannot change it.
It is a simple way to share a finished document safely, and it all happens on your device.
How to flatten a PDF
- Add the PDF you want to lock.
- Choose standard or high quality.
- Download the flattened PDF.
Stays on your device
Every file is processed inside your browser. Nothing is uploaded, so your documents never touch a server.
No sign-up, no watermark
No account, no daily cap and nothing stamped on your file. Open the tool and get your result.
Works without internet
Once this page has loaded you can switch off Wi-Fi and the tool keeps working — proof nothing leaves your device.
Frequently asked questions
Is flattening the same as password protection?
No. Flattening stops casual editing by removing editable layers. It does not stop someone opening or printing the file.
Can I search the text afterwards?
No, because the text becomes part of an image. Keep an unflattened copy for your own records.