# Flatten PDF.

Prepare forms, signatures, stamps, and visible edits as a final review copy.

Flattening is useful when a form, signature, or stamp should travel as part of the final copy, not as a fragile edit state.

## Target

final copy

## Example Result

- Original: editable form
- BitePDF output: flat PDF
- Saved: send-ready

## Why This Workflow Works

- Finish forms
- Keep signatures visible
- Stamp final status
- Compress after flattening

## How To Use It

1. Fill or sign the PDF.
2. Review the visible final page.
3. Flatten and export the send-ready copy.

## Good For

- signed forms
- approval packets
- invoices
- legal admin

## Questions

### Does BitePDF show the compression result before checkout?

Yes. BitePDF shows original size, output size, and saved percentage before you choose an export plan.

### Can I change compression strength?

Yes. The compression picker lets you choose Low, Medium, or High. Low favors quality, Medium balances quality and size, and High targets the smallest export.

## Related Workflows

- https://bitepdf.com/sign-pdf-online
- https://bitepdf.com/form-fill
- https://bitepdf.com/protect-pdf
- https://bitepdf.com/compress-pdf-for-email

## Links

- Canonical page: https://bitepdf.com/flatten-pdf
- Open tool: https://bitepdf.com/editor.html?entry=flatten-pdf&agent=flatten&tool=forms
- Tools catalog: https://bitepdf.com/tools
- Full LLM context: https://bitepdf.com/llms-full.txt