How to Create a Flipbook from PDF for offline usage

There are a lot of software and online services that allow you to create flipbooks from PDF documents or Office documents (word, powerpoint, etc). Flipbooks have become very popular lately. It is a simple and convenient way to promote products and services by attracting the user’s attention more.

Unlike the static PDF, the dynamism and interactivity of the Flipbook are certainly more suitable for promoting catalogs, magazines, tutorials, brochures and any other type of document that includes a presentation of products or services.

However, almost all “Flipbook Maker” software and services offer solutions that are well suited to the online promotion of this type of catalog. However, if you are looking for a software that can create Flipbooks for offline usage, for example to show a catalog using your iPad or tablet or smartphone (and without an internet connection), then you will have to try MyFlipbook Software.

How to create a Offline Flipbook with MyFlipbook

MyFlipbook is a professional Flipbook Software that works on Windows and MacOS computers. The main function of this program is to convert PDF to Flipbook (browsable file) in HTML5 format. The flipbook created with this software is characterized by the fact that it is saved in a SINGLE file (.htm format).

That’s right. Unlike other programs, MyFlipbook creates a single file in which there are all the elements to make the flibbook work. These HTML files with the flipbook can then be easily shared via email, can also be published online on your website, or can be used OFFLINE.

Let’s see now how to create a Flipbook for Offline usage with MyFlipbook Software.

Step 1. Download and install MyFlipbook on your PC or Mac

Click here to download the free demo version of MyFlipbook (for Windows or Mac OS)

After downloading, double-click the to start the installation. When you’re done, you’ll open the following home screen of myFlipbook Software:

Step 2. Import PDF and customize the Flipbook

Click on CREATE NEW FLIPBOOK button and select the PDF from your PC. The program will automatically scan all pages of the PDF and will build the Flipbook. The Flipbook wil appear in the program, as showed in the figure below.

Now you can customize the flipbook using all options on the right bar of the program:

1. Add Title / Description
2. Add your logo (available in PRO version)
3. Select the output quality (flipbook resolution)
4. Add Google Analytics code (optional)
5. Add a password protection (optional)
6. Choose a background for your flipbook
7. Click on Manage Links to add or remove links
8. Click on Add Video to add a Youtube Video in the flipbook

Step 3. Save the flipbook on your PC or Mac

Once all is done, click on Save on PC / Mac button (on the bottom right of the app) and the flipbook will be saved on your PC in a single .htm file

OK, you now just need to double click on htm file to open and view the flipbook on your preferred browser (chrome, edge, firefox, opera, etc.).

The interesting thing is that this flipbook works even without an internet connection. You can use it OFFLINE on any device because being in HTML5 format it is totally responsive and adapts to any screen.

Download and try now this new and powerful flipbook software! It’s free and you can upgrade to PRO version if you need advanced customizations only,