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PDF Flatten (Rasterize)

Flatten PDF pages by rasterizing and rebuilding the file to create a non-editable output with optional annotation rendering.

Runs in your browser. Tool inputs stay local.

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About this tool

What this utility handles in a production workflow.

  • Flatten PDF pages by rasterizing and rebuilding the file to create a non-editable output with optional annotation rendering.
  • Quick pdf flatten workflows when you need immediate output without leaving the browser.
  • PDF Flatten (Rasterize) helps with flatten pdf online tasks while keeping processing local.
  • Focused workflow for pdf flatten (rasterize) tasks such as pdf flatten, flatten pdf online, rasterize pdf, pdf non-editable.
  • File count limit: up to 1 file.
  • Runs in your browser so output is available immediately for copy or download.

How PDF Flatten (Rasterize) works

  1. Provide files or text

    Add compatible files for PDF Flatten (Rasterize) and keep inputs within limits. File limit: up to 1 file per run. Per-file limit: 20 MB.

  2. Set options

    Select page ranges, thumbnails, output mode, or layout controls before running the PDF workflow.

  3. Execute the transformation

    PDF Flatten (Rasterize) executes client-side in your browser session. No server-side transformation is used for tool processing.

  4. Review output and edge cases

    Review processed pages, warnings, and summary counts, then download the generated PDF, ZIP, or companion file. File limit: up to 1 file per run.

Use cases

  • Quick pdf flatten workflows when you need immediate output without leaving the browser.
  • PDF Flatten (Rasterize) helps with flatten pdf online tasks while keeping processing local.
  • Useful for document operations, conversion workflows, and page-level editing tasks.

Flatten PDFs for Non-Editable Visual Output

Flattening is a useful finalization step when you need predictable visual output and want to reduce editable surface area in a PDF. This tool implements flattening through page rasterization: each page is rendered at a selected DPI and rebuilt into a new PDF. The result is typically non-selectable, non-editable content that is easier to distribute for read-only workflows, print prep, or archival snapshots where interactive editing is not desired.

Because flattening converts page objects into rendered images, you should expect tradeoffs. Text selection, vector sharpness, and certain annotation behaviors can be lost or changed. File size may also increase depending on original compression strategy and page complexity. The tool surfaces these realities directly with warnings and before/after size summaries so you can decide quickly whether the flattened export meets your needs.

The annotation option is exposed as best effort because browser PDF renderers vary in feature support. Where detectable, annotation rendering behavior follows your selection; where not, the tool reports limitations clearly. As with other tools in this stack, flattening runs locally in the browser, which keeps source PDFs off third-party servers while delivering immediate output.

Limits and privacy

  • File limit: up to 1 file per run.
  • Per-file limit: 20 MB.
  • Page limit: up to 100 pages.
  • Scanned PDFs, complex layouts, and mixed content layers are best effort and can require OCR or manual cleanup.
  • File count limit: up to 1 file.
  • Per-file size limit: 20 MB.
  • Page limit: up to 100 pages per document.

This tool runs fully in your browser session. Raw inputs stay local and are not uploaded for transformation.

Frequently asked questions

What does PDF Flatten (Rasterize) handle best?

Flatten PDF pages by rasterizing and rebuilding the file to create a non-editable output with optional annotation rendering. It is tuned for common pdf flatten workflows with browser-first processing.

Does PDF Flatten (Rasterize) upload files or text for processing?

No. Processing runs locally in your browser tab. Backend services are not used for conversion or transformation.

What limits apply to PDF Flatten (Rasterize)?

File limit: up to 1 file per run. Per-file limit: 20 MB. Page limit: up to 100 pages.

Why can results vary between inputs in PDF Flatten (Rasterize)?

Scanned PDFs, complex layouts, and mixed content layers are best effort and can require OCR or manual cleanup.

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