Flatten PDF

Flatten forms and remove signatures, annotations, JavaScript and attachments from a PDF.

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Frequently asked questions

What exactly does it remove?

It flattens form fields and removes digital signatures, annotations, links, JavaScript, automatic actions, attachments and XFA forms. Before processing it tells you what it found.

When should I use Print as image?

When you want maximum certainty that nothing interactive is left: each page is rebuilt as an image, like printing to PDF. In exchange, text is no longer selectable.

Is Flatten PDF free to use on Toolkoa?

Yes, the Flatten PDF tool is 100% free, unlimited and requires no sign up or installation.

Are my files sent to any server when using Flatten PDF?

No. Every operation on Toolkoa is processed privately and locally, directly in your own browser.

Do I need to install anything to use Flatten PDF?

Nothing to install. Flatten PDF runs in any modern desktop or mobile browser, and once the page has loaded you can keep using it without relying on the connection.