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Flattening A PDF (For use with Adobe Professional version 10 or higher)

Processing Instructions (rev. 04/2013):

NOTE: To prevent serious document image quality issues, all files saved using Adobe Professional version 10 or higher must be "flattened" before filing through CM/ECF. Flattening a PDF file removes the interactive capability of the document created in Adobe Professional version 10 or higher and may also reduce the PDF file size by up to 90%.

Instructions to Flatten a PDF document:

  1. In the Print feature, select Adobe PDF from the Printer drop-down menu.
  2. Click Print.
  3. Navigate to desired folder on your computer and click Save.
  4. Upload the document into CM/ECF when prompted during the electronic filing process.