CREATE INTERACTIVE PDFs

With Paperturn, anyone can create interactive PDFs without any prior knowledge—and it couldn't be easier! Transform your static PDF file into an interactive and engaging experience!

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What is an interactive PDF?

An interactive PDF is a digital file in PDF format that incorporates additional elements and features to create a more interactive and engaging experience for the reader. Unlike static PDFs, interactive PDFs can include videos, audio, links, forms, buttons, animations, image galleries, and other interactive elements. These enhanced features allow users to actively interact with the content, resulting in a more dynamic and engaging reading experience.

 

Is a flipbook a type of interactive PDF?

EXAMPLE PAGE - CATALOG - WHAT IS A FLIPBOOK - Bayerwaldhof

 

Yes, a flipbook can be considered a type of interactive PDF. A flipbook is essentially a digital publication that simulates the turning of pages like a printed book. It can consist of a series of images or pages that are digitally animated to create the effect of turning pages. A flipbook can also include interactive elements such as links, videos, audio, forms, and other multimedia content that transform the traditional reading of a document into a more lively and engaging experience. In this sense, a flipbook is a special form of interactive PDF.

 

Create your interactive PDF with Paperturn 

With Paperturn, it's possible to create interactive PDFs. The process is very simple and allows you to present your content in an engaging way. Here are the basic steps for creating an interactive PDF with Paperturn:

 

1. Log in and upload

Upload your PDF file

 

Sign in to your Paperturn account or start a free trial if you don't have one yet. Upload the PDF file you want to convert into an interactive flipbook. 

 

Paperturn automatically creates page-turning animation effects to make the reading experience more lively.

 

To achieve the best possible results, follow our instructions on optimal upload conditions .

 

2. Customization and adding interactive elements


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Paperturn offers several customization options that let you shape the look and feel of your flipbook— adjust the background , select music, and set the language for the flipbook viewer . Use the available tools to add interactive elements.

 

3. Sharing and Embedding

A flipbook embedded in a website

 

Once your interactive PDF is created, you can share it using the provided link or by embedding it on your website . You can also easily share it on your social media accounts .

 

 

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Ideas for your next interactive PDF

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Images and GIFs

 

Ergänze schöne Bilder oder lustige GIFs. Sie stellen komplexe Konzepte auf anschauliche Weise dar und ermöglichen es, Geschichten mit emotionaler Wirkung zu erzählen. Zusätzlich fesseln sie sofort die Aufmerksamkeit der Lesenden mit ihrer starken visuellen Anziehungskraft.

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YouTube- und Vimeo-Videos


Füge YouTube- oder Vimeo-Videos in dein interaktives PDF, denn sie bieten eine lebendige Möglichkeit, Informationen darzustellen. Sie visualisieren komplexe Prozesse oder Produkte, vermitteln Emotionen und Geschichten in bewegten Bildern und steigern die Interaktivität des Dokuments, indem sie die Leser zum Anschauen einladen. Videos erwecken den Inhalt zum Leben und vermitteln oft mehr als Worte allein es könnten.

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Pop-ups

 

Pop-ups in einem interaktiven PDF ermöglichen es, zusätzliche Informationen oder Details auf clevere Weise einzublenden. Sie bieten den Lesern die Möglichkeit, vertiefende Einblicke zu erhalten, ohne den Hauptfluss des Dokuments zu unterbrechen. Mit Paperturn kannst du unterschiedliche Templates wählen und auf diese Weise Pop-ups in verschiedenen Designs einfügen und verwenden

This is what a pop-up at Paperturn can look like

 

Sie können zum Beispiel verwendet werden, um Erklärungen zu liefern, Zusatzinformationen einzufügen oder interaktive Elemente wie Bildergalerien oder Videos anzuzeigen. Dies verbessert die Benutzererfahrung, indem es die Kontrolle über den Inhalt in die Hände der Leser legt und ihnen eine personalisierte Erkundung ermöglicht.

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Interne und externe Links

 

Die Integration von Links in ein interaktives PDF erweitert die Leseerfahrung auf vielfältige Weise. Diese Verknüpfungen ermöglichen nicht nur den Zugang zu vertiefenden Informationen und regen zu Aktionen an, sondern bieten auch eine nahtlose Navigation zwischen verschiedenen Seiten. Von externen Quellen bis hin zu Cross-Promotionen führen Links die Leser zu einer interaktiveren und informativeren Erfahrung. Darüber hinaus können Links zu Kontaktinformationen wie E-Mail-Adressen und Telefonnummern eine unkomplizierte Möglichkeit bieten, direkt mit dem Autor oder Anbieter in Verbindung zu treten.

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Interaktive Elemente via iFrame

 

Interaktive Elemente in einem iFrame innerhalb eines interaktiven PDFs bieten eine vielseitige Möglichkeit, externe Inhalte nahtlos einzubetten. Auch dies ist mit Paperturn möglich, indem im Editor einfach die Einbetten-Option ausgewählt und der entsprechende iFrame eingefügt wird. Einige der gängigen Inhalte, die durch iFrames eingebettet werden können, sind:

  • Webseiten oder Teile davon können durch iFrames angezeigt werden, um auf weitere Informationen oder Ressourcen zuzugreifen.
  • Videos
  • Karten und Standorte von Diensten wie Google Maps können durch iFrames verwendet werden, um räumliche Informationen zu veranschaulichen.
Screenshot of an embedded Google Maps map in a flipbook
  • Interactive forms or surveys from external sources can be embedded through iFrames to provide users with the opportunity to participate.
  • Social media feeds or posts can be embedded through iFrames to enable social interactions.
  • 3D models or interactive visualizations
  • External audio content , e.g. from streaming services
Screenshot of an embedded playlist in a flipbook

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advertising banner

 

Paperturn offers an intro page next to your flipbook cover/first page that you can use as an advertising banner . Advertising banners can be a revenue generator by providing space for advertisers. This can help cover the costs of creating the interactive PDF or even generate additional income. Alternatively, you can use this space to draw readers' attention to relevant products, services, or offers. This allows you to provide targeted information and increase reader engagement. 

Advertising banner - link to another flipbook 

Well-placed and relevant banner ads can pique reader interest and increase reader engagement by presenting additional information or offers that are relevant to readers. 

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You can also use the intro page to highlight special offers, discounts, or events to encourage sales or participation.

Advertising banner - Book a meeting 

But of course, these aren't the only uses - there are no limits to your creativity and you can use the space however you want.

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Newsflash icon

 

The newsflash icon in an interactive PDF serves to draw special attention to current or important news, updates, or announcements. By making the icon visually striking, it grabs readers' attention and signals that there is news or information they shouldn't miss. This can help pique readers' curiosity and encourage them to click or tap the icon for more details. With Paperturn, you can customize your newsflash icon by choosing the design and adjusting the (font) colors.

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Music and sound effects

 

Incorporating music and sound effects into an interactive PDF adds a fascinating depth to the document. With the ability to create moods and atmospheres, you can take readers on an emotional journey and provide an unforgettable experience. These acoustic elements highlight key sections, lend the document a distinctive character, and ensure it stays in the memory for a long time.

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Interactive PDFs - Examples

There are so many different uses for interactive PDFs, and in each one they make content more engaging and entertaining. 

 

An interactive PDF can be used as a digital magazine. It could include multimedia elements such as videos, image galleries, links to articles, and social media integrations to provide an interactive reading experience. Here's what it might look like:

ALT EXAMPLE - MAGAZINE - COMPETENCE

 

A product catalog as an interactive PDF can include product images, descriptions, prices, and links to the product page on the company's website to guide customers to purchase. Paperturn also allows for a shopping cart so customers can purchase directly from the flipbook. Here's an example:

EXAMPLE PAGE - BROCHURE - HELP GUIDE - SHOPPING CART - POP UP - DE FLIPBOOK EXAMPLES -BIO AUSTRIA - DE FLIPBOOK MAKER

 

Corporate reports can also be created as interactive PDFs. These can include animated graphics, embedded videos of executives, links to financial data, and interactive charts to visualize statistics. They might look like this:

EXAMPLE PAGE - REPORT - NATUVION

 

Interactive PDFs can also be used to showcase a company or educational institution. These could include information about the school grounds, staff, curriculum, student activities, academic achievements, and insights into school life through images, videos, and interactive elements. This allows parents and students to gain a comprehensive insight into the school and make informed decisions. Here's what a school flipbook might look like:

EXAMPLE PAGE - SCHOOL BROCHURE - WHAT IS A FLIPBOOK - International School of Hamburg  

 

 

For more examples and inspiration, check out our sample pages or visit our flipbook examples page .

 

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