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Flatten Form Fields and Comments

Creates PDF copies with visible form fields and comments turned into page content so they are no longer interactive.

Illustration · Selection, command, result

At a glance

Input
Select local PDF files in File Explorer.
Selection
At least 1 item
Result
Creates PDF copies with visible form fields and comments turned into page content so they are no longer interactive. Source files stay unchanged.
Before it runs
You see the options and a preview first.
Pack
PDF Tools · Included in every installation

How it works

  1. Select local PDF files in File Explorer.
  2. Press Alt + Space and type “Flatten Form Fields and Comments”.
  3. Review the flattening warning. This is not a redaction tool and does not securely erase hidden information.
  4. Start the action and check the result.

A practical example

Share a filled form as a non-interactive copy.

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