PDFHandle

Flatten PDF

Bake annotations and form fields into the page so they can't be edited.

Drop a file here, or click to browse

Processed in memory · nothing stored · up to 50 MB each

How to flatten pdf

  1. 1Upload your file, or drag and drop it in.
  2. 2Flatten PDF — it processes instantly on our server.
  3. 3Download the result. The one-time link expires in ~15 minutes, then the file is deleted.

Why use PDFHandle

Processed in memory Deleted within ~15 minutes No files stored, no PII No daily limits, no sign-up

Bake annotations and form fields into the page so they can't be edited. PDFHandle runs entirely on our own server with no third-party services, so your documents stay private — they're processed in memory and deleted within about 15 minutes.

Frequently asked questions

Is Flatten PDF free?

Yes. Flatten PDF is completely free — no sign-up, no watermark, and no daily limits.

Are my files kept private?

Yes. Files are processed in memory on our own server — no third-party services — and deleted within about 15 minutes. Nothing is stored and no account data is attached.

Do I need to install anything?

No. It runs in any modern browser on desktop, tablet, or phone. There's nothing to download or install.

Is there a file size limit?

Each file can be up to 50 MB. Larger documents can be split first with the Split PDF tool.

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