# Flatten PDF Form

> Turn filled PDF form values into fixed page content so recipients cannot edit the fields. This local-only v1 flattens all fields; selected-field flattening is not available yet.

Canonical: https://helpers.aibrush.co/en/flatten-pdf-form

## Options

Flatten all fillable form fields.

Keep visible field appearances in the output.

Selected-field flattening is documented as not available in this local-only v1.

## How to flatten a PDF form

1. **Upload PDF** — Upload one PDF form and unlock it locally if needed.
2. **Review fields** — Review whether fillable fields were detected.
3. **Flatten form** — Flatten all form fields while keeping the visible field appearance.
4. **Download** — Download the validated non-editable PDF copy.

## FAQ

### Are my PDFs uploaded?

No. Inspection, flattening, and export run in your browser.

### Can I flatten only selected fields?

Not in this local-only v1. The tool flattens every detected form field together.

### Will fields still be editable?

No. The exported PDF no longer has editable form fields when the form appearances can be flattened.