Flatten PDF

Flatten PDF converts a vector PDF into a fully flattened document where every page becomes a single raster image. After flattening, text can no longer be selected, copied, or edited; form fields, layers, and interactive elements become part of the page's picture. This is extremely useful for locking a document's appearance before distribution: sharing a filled contract where recipients shouldn't alter or copy text, preparing files for printing services that want a single image per page, or removing hidden layers and metadata that could reveal edit history. Because the output is simply an image per page, it renders identically on every device and viewer.

The tool renders each page in your browser at a quality you choose — Draft, Normal, or High — and re-embeds the result at the original page size, so the flattened PDF keeps the same dimensions as the source. Choose the lowest quality that still looks sharp to keep your file size down.