Flatten PDF: Arthize vs iLovePDF

Arthize's flatten pdf vs iLovePDF

• •Files are processed inside your private Arthize workspace and deleted after the job — never sold or used to train models.
• •The free plan never adds a watermark to your output.
• •50+ tools live in one workspace, so you don't jump between single-purpose pages.
• •Transparent pricing: free forever, Pro from $6/mo or $48/yr, and a one-time $149 lifetime option.

How to flatten a PDF with Arthize

How to flatten a PDF with Arthize

1. 1

   Open the flatten tool

   Sign in and open the Flatten tool.

2. 2

   Add your PDF

   Upload a form or annotated document.

3. 3

   Flatten

   Arthize bakes fields and annotations into the page content.

4. 4

   Download

   Get a flattened, tamper-resistant PDF.

Common questions

Is Arthize a good iLovePDF alternative to flatten a PDF?

Yes. Flattening a PDF merges form fields, annotations and layers into the page, so nobody can change filled-in values and the file renders everywhere. Arthize does it free with no watermark and deletes the file after the job. iLovePDF covers a lot of common tasks and is familiar to many users.

How do I flatten a PDF form?

Flattening a PDF merges form fields, annotations and layers into the page, so nobody can change filled-in values and the file renders everywhere. On Arthize it's free with no watermark and processed privately.

Why do my filled form fields disappear in some viewers?

Flattening a PDF merges form fields, annotations and layers into the page, so nobody can change filled-in values and the file renders everywhere. On Arthize it's free with no watermark and processed privately.