More Control with New Flatten PDF Properties

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Paulius Petkus
ConvertAPI

We've enhanced the PDF to Flatten API with three new properties that give you more control over how documents are processed, letting you balance security, interactivity, and usability while preserving the original design.

Parameters

  • FlattenControls (bool, default true) - convert form controls (text fields, checkboxes, dropdowns) into static page content so they can't be edited, while keeping their original appearance.
  • FlattenWidgets (bool, default true) - convert widget annotations (buttons, list boxes, signature fields, etc.) into non-interactive elements while preserving their look.
  • FlattenText (bool, default true) - turn text into vector paths to prevent selection, copying, and extraction, making the PDF read-only while maintaining original quality.

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