Turn PDFs into interactive experiences

Add links, videos, and interactive elements to your PDFs and track how readers interact with every element to optimize engagement and conversions.

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See the difference interactivity makes

When a document becomes interactive, it’s easier to navigate, more engaging to read, and actually helps move people to action, all in one flipbook.

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Guide readers to the right content

Make long documents easy to explore with clear, interactive navigation. Readers find what they need faster and stay engaged longer:

  • Add a clickable table of contents for quick access to sections
  • Use internal links to connect related pages
  • Create clear navigation paths that guide readers through the content

Explain more in less time with videos

Embed videos from YouTube or Vimeo, or upload your own directly into your publication. Bring your content to life with video that explains, demonstrates, and keeps attention longer.

Embed custom interactive content

Embed interactive elements directly into your flipbook using iframes. Let readers explore, interact, and take action without leaving the page. You can add:

  • Maps to show locations or coverage areas
  • Virtual tours and interactive experiences
  • Forms for lead capture or feedback
  • Custom tools or widgets tailored to your workflow

How to create publications with interactive elements

Create interactive PDF
  1. 1. Upload or create

    Upload PDF, create from scratch. Your document is instantly converted into a digital flipbook with a realistic page-flip experience.

  2. 2. Add interactive elements

    Guide readers, explain content, and create conversion points using links, videos, forms, buttons, and embeds.

  3. 3. Customize and publish

    Apply your branding, adjust the layout, and share your publication anywhere — via link, embed, or private access.

  4. 4. Track and optimize

    See how readers interact with your content. Track views, clicks, and engagement, then improve performance using real data.

Turn publications into selling tools

Offer context with products tags

Show product details like name, price, and description directly in your catalog, so buyers get the context they need without leaving the page.

Sell more by adding a shopping cart

Let buyers add products to a shopping list as they browse your catalog and send it as an order, via email or preferred checkout option.

Convert readers where they already are

Capture emails and other details directly inside your content with lead forms. Send submissions to HubSpot or Salesforce, view them in Flipsnack, or download them as a CSV.

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Flipsnack is a catalyst in the transition to a more sustainable business. It combines the feeling that a paper catalog gives with interactive and easy-to-use multimedia features that take the user experience to the next level.

Fabiola Vidal
Digital Marketing Product Owner

More interactive elements to engage readers

Photo slideshows

Group images into interactive elements that guide readers through visual stories.

Tags & captions

Add context, explanations, or links exactly where is needed in your publication.

Pop-up frames

Show additional pop-up content inside your publication without distracting readers.

Social buttons

Let readers share your publication or connect with your brand on social media.

Links

Guide readers to specific pages, sections, or external resources.

Spotlight image

Turn images into full-screen, zoomable views for detailed product showcases.

GIFs

Add motion and personality with animated elements that capture attention.

Buttons

Drive action with clear, customizable call-to-action buttons.

Charts

Display spreadsheet charts as interactive visuals for reports and data-driven content.

Quizzes

Test knowledge, gather feedback, and track results directly in your flipbook.

Questions

Collect insights and feedback on products, services, or content.

Contact form

Obtain contact details and inquiries within your flipbook, for lead generation.

I like that you can click on something and instantly get more info. The catalog stays clean and easy to read, and if customers want more details, they just click on it.

Carla Michel d'Annoville
Pandora’s Retail Excellence Team

Track engagement for every interactive element

See where readers click, watch, and interact with your content, then use real behavior data to improve engagement and conversions. You can track:

  • Clicks on links, buttons, videos, and embeds
  • Form interactions, including leads and responses
  • Time spent engaging with your content
  • Heatmaps showing which elements get the most attention

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Frequently asked questions

An interactive publication is a digital document that lets readers click, explore, and take action. With elements like buttons, links, videos, forms, and product hotspots, it turns static content into a more engaging and measurable experience.

After uploading a PDF to Flipsnack, it is transformed from a static document into a fully interactive experience, with clickable areas, videos, product tags, pop-ups, embeds, and tracked interactions, all added on top of the PDF.

All interactive elements in Flipsnack work seamlessly on desktop, tablet, and mobile. Your readers can click buttons, watch videos, browse product links, and submit forms, no matter the device or screen size.

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Interactive content that drives growth

Our team can help you design the right interactive setup for your workflows, audiences, and growth goals.