# Flatten PDF

> Make form fields, annotations, layers, or visible page content fixed into a new local PDF.

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

## Options

Flatten fillable form fields.

Flatten visible annotations.

Flatten layers where the browser renderer can show them.

Convert visible content into static page images with a DPI control.

## How to flatten a PDF

1. **Upload PDF** — Upload one PDF and unlock it locally if needed.
2. **Choose targets** — Choose whether to flatten form fields, annotations, layers, and visible content.
3. **Generate** — Generate a flattened PDF and review the notes.
4. **Download** — Download the validated output.

## FAQ

### Are my PDFs uploaded?

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

### Will fields still be editable?

No. Form flattening fixes field appearances, and static-page flattening removes editable objects from the output.

### Will text stay selectable?

Only forms-only flattening can keep selectable text. Static-page flattening converts the visible page to an image.