Flatten PDF Online Free - Lock Fillable Forms & Annotations
Flatten interactive PDF forms and annotations online for free. Merge form fields, signatures, and markups into permanent flat pages with zero uploads.
To flatten a PDF online for free, upload your fillable form or signed document to iEditPDF Flatten Studio. Click 'Process & Flatten' to permanently convert interactive form fields, checkboxes, and signatures into fixed vector graphics that cannot be altered or tampered with.
6 Flatten PDF Superpowers (Lock Forms & Annotations)
Convert interactive form fields and markups into permanent, tamper-proof vector graphics.
Unflattened forms often display blank on phones. iEditPDF guarantees universal rendering and locks form data permanently.
1. Form Field Locking
Permanently converts interactive form inputs, checkboxes, and radio buttons into uneditable static graphics.
2. Universal Cross-Device Rendering
Guarantees your filled data displays perfectly across mobile viewers (iOS Books, Android) that misrender forms.
3. Annotations & Stamp Merging
Merges comments, highlights, handwritten signatures, and official stamps into the primary page canvas.
4. 1-Click Multi-File Batch Flatten
Drop up to 20 filled tax forms, contracts, or court documents and flatten them in seconds with ZIP download.
5. Print & Archive Ready (PDF/A)
Produces clean, standardized documents ready for commercial offset printing or long-term digital archiving.
6. 100% In-Browser Privacy
Process your sensitive tax returns, contracts, and medical records entirely within local browser memory.
How to use Flatten PDF online for free
Simple 4-step walkthrough for fast, secure processing
Upload PDF Form
Drag and drop your filled IRS tax forms, signed contracts, or applications.
Verify Form Fields
Review your entered data in the studio workspace.
Execute Flattening
Click 'Process & Flatten' to burn all form controls into permanent vector graphics.
Download Tamper-Proof PDF
Save your secure, universal read-only PDF file immediately.
iEditPDF vs. Traditional Cloud Converters
Why thousands of privacy-conscious users choose iEditPDF
| Feature | iEditPDF (ieditpdf.in) | Other Online Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Where Files Are Processed | Directly on Your Device (Zero Uploads) | Uploaded to Remote Company Servers |
| Privacy & Safety | Zero Uploads • Files Never Leave Your Device | Files Uploaded Across the Public Internet |
| Built-in Privacy Vault | Saved Privately on Your Device (View or delete anytime) | Saved on Cloud Servers (Cannot verify if or when deleted) |
| Daily Usage Limits | 100% Unlimited & Free Forever | Paywalled (Only 2–3 files per day free) |
| File Size Limits | No Limits (Process files of any size) | Strict Limit (15 MB – 50 MB unless you pay) |
| Works Without Internet | Yes • 100% Offline (Works without Wi-Fi) | No • Fails without constant internet connection |
| Account & Sign In | No Signup • No Login • Zero Email Required | Forces you to create an account or give email |
| Watermarks on Your Files | 100% Clean • No Watermarks Ever | Stamps watermarks or charges to remove them |
How Flatten PDF Works: Keep Your Files Safe & Private
See step-by-step how your files are processed. Everything happens right inside your browser — your files are never uploaded to the internet or shared with anyone.
1. Open on Your Device
When you pick a file, your browser opens it directly on your computer or phone. Your document stays on your device and is never uploaded anywhere.
2. Process in Your Browser
Your device does all the work right inside your browser. Because there are no server queues or waiting lines, your files are processed instantly.
3. Save in Private Vault
When you save your work, your file is stored securely inside your browser's private vault on your device. You can view or reopen it anytime, even without internet.
4. Download, Reuse, or Delete
Download your finished file, send it directly to another tool without re-uploading, or click 'Clear Vault' to permanently erase your files anytime with one click.
How You Can Prove Your Files Never Leave Your Device
Open this tool, turn off your Wi-Fi or turn on Airplane Mode, and drop your file. It will still edit, convert, or compress and let you download the result! This proves the tool works completely offline without sending anything to any server.
Press F12 on your keyboard (or right-click anywhere and choose "Inspect"), click on the Network tab, and process your file. You will see 0 bytes of your file sent over the web — absolute proof of 100% privacy.
Flatten PDF Details & Device Support
Key features, device compatibility, and supported file types
Runs Directly on Your Device
Processed by your browser with zero waiting or upload lag
100% Private (0 Files Uploaded)
Safe for bank statements, IDs, tax forms, and confidential files
100% Watermark-Free
Clean original documents ready for official submissions
Drag & drop or paste directly from clipboard (Ctrl+V)
100% Free With No Limits
No account needed, no daily limits, no paywalls
Works on All Phones & Computers
iPhone, Android, Windows PC, Mac, iPad, and Chromebook
Need to Hit an Exact File Size Upload Limit?
Government exam portals (UPSC, SSC, EPFO), court systems, Resume,CV and job forms enforce rigid KB ceilings. Select a calibrated target size solver below to compress without losing readability.
UPSC, Court & EPFO
Strict portal compliance while keeping vector text razor sharp.
SSC, IBPS & State PSC
Targeted threshold for national recruitment application forms.
Job Portals & HR Forms
Ideal for resume attachments, certificates, and multi-page scans.
Email & Universities
Reduces large PDF decks under standard mail attachment limits.
Any Custom Limit
Set an exact target size with interactive compression preview.
Looking for a Free Alternative to Popular Cloud Tools?
Unlike cloud-based services that upload your files to remote servers or enforce hourly limits, iEditPDF runs 100% in your browser.
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