Convert interactive to static PDF after signing

I'm using an interactive form and IF_FP_PDF_OBJECT->set_signature method to generate a signed adobe forms document in my ECC 6.0.
I want to send the signed document by email to the recipient, and archive a copy on my archive server.
It seems to me that before performing this actions I should convert the signed document to a static form.
The document would be smaller, and after signing I will not need interactivity in the form anymore.
Is this right?
How can I convert fpformoutput-pdf document to static pdf?
Thank you
Best regards

Hi
after you sign your PDF, you can't modify anymore. The PDF will be static, all PDF fields will be read only.
Usually after sign the PDF is a little more big.
if you have fpformoutput-pdf after signing you already have a static PDF
best regards

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