Flatten PDF Transparency
Rasterise each page at print resolution and rebuild the PDF as image-only pages — eliminates transparency, gradients, and live text issues that older RIPs may misinterpret.
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How does the Flatten PDF Transparency work?
Rasterise each page of a PDF at the chosen resolution (150 / 200 / 300 DPI) and rebuild the file as image-only pages. This eliminates every potential transparency / gradient / live-text issue at the cost of giving up text searchability and accessibility (the result is essentially a flattened picture of each page). Useful for print workflows targeting older RIPs or proofers that can't handle PDF 1.4+ transparency, or for redacted documents where you want to make sure no underlying object can be extracted. For most modern presses, your designer's native flattener (Acrobat Pro / InDesign Output Preview) will produce a smaller file with selectable text — only use this fallback when the source app isn't available.
🔒 Security & Privacy
All processing happens on your device. Your files never leave your browser, never touch our servers, and are not stored anywhere. Close the tab and the file is gone.
📱 Use it on any device
Works in any modern browser — Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone, Android, and tablets. No installation, no app to download. Just open the page and start.
⚡ Quick & easy
Drag, drop, click. Most files process in seconds, not minutes. No watermarks added to your output, no per-day limits, and the tool always shows the result before asking you to download.
🎁 Always free, no signup
Free to use, every time. No account creation, no email required, no “trial” that converts to a paid plan. We make money from ads so you don’t have to pay.
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For heavier PDF workflows
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