AK Smarts PDF

Flatten PDF

Make filled forms and comments permanent.

Choose PDF file or drop files here

After filling a form or adding comments, the answers can still be edited by anyone who opens the file. Flattening merges form fields, annotations and stamps into the page itself, so they look the same everywhere and can’t be changed.

Flatten before submitting forms, sending marked-up documents or printing.

How to flatten PDF

  1. Choose the PDF.
  2. Click Flatten.
  3. Download the flattened PDF.

Features

Private by design

Most online PDF sites upload your file to their server. AK Smarts PDF opens and processes it inside your own browser, on your computer or phone, so salary slips, bank statements, Aadhaar and PAN copies, and contracts never leave your device. It works on Windows, Mac, Android and iPhone, and you can install it like an app to open PDFs with a double-click.

Questions

Can I unflatten a PDF?

No. Keep the original if you may need to edit again.

Does flattening reduce file size?

Sometimes slightly. Use Compress PDF to reduce it further.

Will a digital signature survive flattening?

Flatten before signing. Flattening a signed PDF breaks the signature.

Is AK Smarts PDF safe for confidential files?

Yes. Files are opened and processed on your own computer or phone and are never uploaded to our server. Only e-Sign sends a short fingerprint of the document, never the document itself.

Does Flatten PDF work on my phone?

Yes. AK Smarts PDF works in Chrome, Safari, Edge and Firefox on Android, iPhone, Windows and Mac. You can also install it like an app.

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