Title: Flatten PDF with Cross Service Solutions integration Author: XSS Cross Service Solutions Published: 16 mai 2025 Last modified: 15 junh 2025 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/flatten-pdf/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3294618) # Flatten PDF with Cross Service Solutions integration Per [XSS Cross Service Solutions](https://profiles.wordpress.org/xssdevelopment/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/flatten-pdf.1.0.1.zip) * [Details](https://oci.wordpress.org/plugins/flatten-pdf/#description) * [Reviews](https://oci.wordpress.org/plugins/flatten-pdf/#reviews) * [Installation](https://oci.wordpress.org/plugins/flatten-pdf/#installation) * [Development](https://oci.wordpress.org/plugins/flatten-pdf/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/flatten-pdf/) ## Descripcion The **Flatten PDF** plugin allows users to flatten PDF files directly from their WordPress site. It provides an easy-to-use interface for converting PDF layers and form fields into a static, single-layer format. ### Features: * Easily flatten layered PDFs. * Widget-based interface for file uploading and flattening. * Simple settings to add and validate an API key for accessing the service. * Compatible with Gutenberg: Embed the widget using a custom block in the editor. * Shortcode support for embedding the PDF flattening form anywhere on your site. * Customize the block color through **WordPress Appearance -> Customize** in the Color tab. ### Supported Languages: * Deutsch * English * Français * Italiano * Español * Português * ไทย * Bahasa Indonesia * Tiếng Việt * 中文 * Türkçe * 日本語 * 한국어 * Русский Язык * العربية ### External Services This plugin connects to the external service **Cross Service Solutions API**. This service processes PDF files and provides solutions such as compressing, merging, flattening PDFs, generating QR codes, and more. ### What data is sent and when: * The PDF file or other input data (e.g., user-uploaded content) is sent to the external service whenever the user submits a request for processing. * Metadata, such as API key and basic request details, may also be sent to verify access and ensure proper functionality. ### Why this data is sent: The data is required to perform the requested operations (e.g., compress a PDF, merge files) and return the processed result to the user. ### Where this data is sent: The data is sent securely to the **Cross Service Solutions API** hosted by XSS ( Cross Service Solutions) Pte Ltd. ### Links to terms and privacy policy: * Terms and Conditions: [https://login.cross-service-solutions.com/en/terms-and-conditions](https://login.cross-service-solutions.com/en/terms-and-conditions) By using this plugin, users agree to the terms and privacy policy of the external service. ### License This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later. See [https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html) for more details. ## Screenshots * [[ * Plugin Settings Page – Allows users to enter their API key. * [[ * Widget Preview in Gutenberg – Shows how the widget looks when added through the block editor. * [[ * Front-End View – Example of the flattening widget in action. ## Blocks This plugin provides 1 block. * Flatten Pdf Effortlessly merge layers and annotations into a single, streamlined PDF with Flatten PDF. Make sharing, storing, and viewing your documents simple and hassle-free while preserving layout integrity and compatibility. ## Installacion 1. Upload the plugin files to the `/wp-content/plugins/flatten-pdf` directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. 2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress. 3. Go to the plugin settings (`Settings > XSS Settings`) and enter your API key. 4. Use the `[cross_service_solutions_flatten_pdf_widget]` shortcode or the block editor to add the PDF flattening widget to any page or post. ## FAQ ### How do I get my API key? You can get your API key by visiting https://login.cross-service-solutions.com/ ### Can I use this plugin without an API key? No, a valid API key is required to use the PDF flattening service. ### Is there a limit to the number of PDFs I can flatten? There is no limit to the amount of usage; however, it is subject to fair use policy. ### How do I add the Flatten PDF widget to my post or page? You can either use the shortcode `[cross_service_solutions_flatten_pdf_widget]` or add the block via the Gutenberg editor under the « Widgets » section. ### Can I display an attribution for the service provider? Yes, this plugin includes an **optional attribution** to credit the service provider. By default, this feature is disabled. You can enable it by going to the plugin settings and checking the « Show « Provided by » info » option. This ensures compliance with WordPress guidelines by making the feature explicitly opt-in. ## Reviews There are no reviews for this plugin. ## Contributors & Developers “Flatten PDF with Cross Service Solutions integration” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ XSS Cross Service Solutions ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/xssdevelopment/) “Flatten PDF with Cross Service Solutions integration” has been translated into 1 locale. Thank you to [the translators](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/flatten-pdf/contributors) for their contributions. [Translate “Flatten PDF with Cross Service Solutions integration” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/flatten-pdf) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/flatten-pdf/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/flatten-pdf/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/flatten-pdf/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/flatten-pdf/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.0.1 * Updated verify and polling API endpoints #### 1.0.0 * Initial release of the Flatten PDF plugin. ## Mèta * Version **1.0.0** * Last updated **12 meses ago** * Active installations **Fewer than 10** * WordPress version ** 6.6 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.8.5** * PHP version ** 7.2 or higher ** * Languages * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/flatten-pdf/) e [Russian](https://ru.wordpress.org/plugins/flatten-pdf/). * [Translate into your language](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/flatten-pdf) * Tag * [pdf](https://oci.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/pdf/) * [Advanced View](https://oci.wordpress.org/plugins/flatten-pdf/advanced/) ## Ratings No reviews have been submitted yet. 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