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msnio
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May 13, 2020
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Saving PDF without interactive elements

  • May 13, 2020
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Hi there, 

 

Is there a way to save a fillable form into a not-interactive PDF? 

 

I am trying to make a format for a report so that my collegue can easily fill it our every month and send it to our stakeholders. I have designed the form and added fillable fields in Acrobat Pro DC. 

After my collegues has filled out all the fields, how can she export it in a way that the filleble options disappear? We don't want anyone to be able to edit the PDF when we send it via e-mail. I feel like I have tried every option hahah 

 

Hope there is someone able to help, thanks a lot! 

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Thom Parker
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Thom ParkerCommunity Expert
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May 13, 2020

There are many options for flattening a PDF so the field text is left behind and the fields are removed.

You can use the preflight option, Save as Optimized, or use the free flattening tool here:

https://www.pdfscripting.com/public/Free_Acrobat_Automation_Tools.cfm

 

Thom Parker - Software Developer at PDFScriptingUse the Acrobat JavaScript Reference early and often
try67
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try67Community Expert
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May 13, 2020

The best option is to digitally sign it. Add a Signature field and go to its Properties and under the Signed tab set it to lock all fields. Then save the file, sign it by clicking the field and save it under a new name.

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