PDF Forms Flattener
PDF Forms Flattener is a command-line tool that programmatically fills and flattens form content into a standard, flat (non-interactive) PDF document, whether you are working with AcroForms, static XFA, or dynamic XFA forms. Flattening prevents further editing while maintaining a consistent viewing experience across all devices. Think of it as "locking in" the values of the form so you can print or distribute the file as a standard PDF that can be viewed and printed wherever PDFs are supported.
Additionally, PDF Forms Flattener understands annotation display requirements by design and applies them prior to flattening. Flattened annotations are preserved within the PDF document, do not require additional annotation specifications, and display as they would in Adobe Acrobat consistently regardless of the PDF viewer.
Supported Platforms
| OS | Architecture | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Windows | x64 | Windows 10+ |
| Linux | x86_64 and Aarch64 | GLibC 2.28+ |
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Get your activation key
Visit datalogics.com/flatten-pdf-forms to request your free trial key.
Copy the activation key
Copy the key provided after completing the trial form.
Download and install
Download the software and run the .exe or .bsx (Linux) installer.
Activate
Paste the activation key when prompted during installation.
Start flattening your forms
Run PDF Forms Flattener against your documents using the command-line interface.
User Guide & API Reference
PDF Forms Flattener User Guide
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