How To Flatten A Pdf 3 Easy Options For Windows And Mac

This method uses the built-in “Microsoft Print to PDF” feature found in Windows 10 and 11. Using this will make fillable fields no longer editable, while keeping what you’ve already entered, effectively flattening the PDF. If you need additional, complex flattening options, see the Adobe Acrobat method below.

The fillable fields will no longer be editable, and your entered text will be saved.

Right-click the PDF file. Hover your cursor over Open With. Select Google Chrome. If you don’t see Google Chrome, click Other and select Google Chrome from the applications list.

If you don’t see Google Chrome, click Other and select Google Chrome from the applications list.

This method uses the built-in “Save as PDF” feature found in Google Chrome for Mac. Using this will make fillable fields no longer editable, while maintaining what you’ve already entered, effectively flattening the PDF. If you need additional, complex flattening options, see the Adobe Acrobat method below.

Alternatively, click the down-arrow button to choose from any location on your Mac.

This method will only work in the paid versions of Adobe Acrobat, such as Acrobat Pro and Acrobat DC. This will not work in Adobe Acrobat Reader, the free reader version of Acrobat.

Make sure you’re done editing the text, deleting items, and completing final changes before flattening.