Interactive flipbooks and PDFs
Interactive PDF Maker
Start with the PDF you already have. Add clickable links, video, hotspots or image galleries, then publish it in FlowPaper's interactive PDF viewer. No coding is needed for common elements.
Link catalog products to their store pages, add a demo video to a brochure or give readers of a report a quick route to supporting information.
Make an interactive PDF See how it worksAdd useful links
Link a product, call to action or piece of text to a website, email address, phone number or another page.
Add video, audio and images
Place media and galleries on the page to show readers more than the original PDF alone.
Make key details easy to find
Use hotspots and other template-supported elements to point out details or add context.
How to Create an Interactive PDF
- Upload the PDF you want to use. Open it in FlowPaper and choose a publication template for your interactive flipbook.
- Open the page editor. Go to a page and select the element you want to add. The available tools depend on the template.
- Place your links or media. Set up a link, video, image or hotspot, then draw its area on the page. You can resize or move it afterward.
- Preview and publish. Check the publication on different screen sizes, then share its link or embed it on your website.
The interactive elements appear in the FlowPaper online publication, not in the original PDF file. Downloading the source PDF won't include those additions.
Read the step-by-step interactivity guide →Learn how to add video →
Choose what readers can do
Depending on the template, an interactive PDF can include links, hotspots, images, video, audio, embedded URLs and galleries. Some templates also offer text, zoom areas and alternative text.
For example, a reader can tap a product in a catalog to visit its store page, or play a video within a brochure.
Publish it in an online viewer
FlowPaper turns the publication into an online flipbook that readers can open in the interactive PDF viewer. Share a link or embed it on your website; hosting options depend on your plan.
See the interactive PDF publishing guide →See an Interactive PDF in Action
See how interactive elements are added to an online publication, then follow the guides for links, video and other media.
See the guide to creating an interactive PDF →Interactive PDF and flipbook questions
How do I make a PDF interactive?
Upload your PDF to FlowPaper, choose a publication template, and use the page editor to add links, video, images or other supported elements. Preview the result, then publish it online as an interactive flipbook.
What is an interactive PDF viewer?
It is an online viewer for a PDF-based publication, with added elements such as clickable links, hotspots or embedded media. In FlowPaper, these additions are part of the published online publication; they are not saved into the source PDF.
What can I add to an interactive flipbook?
Depending on the template, you can add links, hotspots, images, videos, audio, embedded URLs, galleries and other elements. The editor shows the options available for the selected template.
Do I need coding skills?
No. Add elements in the editor and position them on the page. Coding is not required for common links and media.
Can I add video from YouTube or Vimeo?
Yes. You can add video using a supported video link, customize its preview image and place it on the page. See the video guide for the steps and current options.
Can readers open an interactive PDF on mobile?
FlowPaper templates adapt publications for different screen sizes. Preview your publication on the devices your audience uses, especially when adding video or other media.
Can I share or embed the publication?
Yes. Publish your online document and share its link or embed it on your website. Available hosting options depend on your plan.
Make your next PDF more useful to readers
Turn a catalog, brochure, magazine or report into an interactive flipbook.
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