{"id":15259,"date":"2021-10-27T12:10:03","date_gmt":"2021-10-27T10:10:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/?page_id=15259"},"modified":"2026-02-20T11:23:06","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T10:23:06","slug":"how-to-automate-the-creation-of-your-product-catalog","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/en\/automated-layout\/how-to-automate-the-creation-of-your-product-catalog\/","title":{"rendered":"How to automate the creation of your product catalog?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-violet-accent-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-blanc-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-bf8c93ea3ef9660c3f317439d4e72dba has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"alignwide wp-block-wpseopress-breadcrumbs\"><nav  aria-label=\"breadcrumb\"><ol class=\"breadcrumb\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BreadcrumbList\"><li class=\"breadcrumb-item active\" aria-current=\"page\" itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Home<\/span><meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"1\"><\/li><\/ol><\/nav><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-blanc-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9c0ec2bded3b4178d635df84793a9540\">How to automate the creation of your product catalog?<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-a54e0cfc wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.666666666667%\">\n<p>Creating a <strong>product catalog<\/strong>, a <strong>sales brochure<\/strong>, or a <strong>technical document<\/strong> is often time-consuming and tedious. This task requires significant human and technical resources in order to produce a high-quality document that reflects your brand image and customer engagement. As a result, marketing, communications, and design teams face a real challenge with each production cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/en\/automated-layout\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/en\/automated-layout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>automated layout in InDesign<\/strong><\/a> simplifies the process by <strong>automating the creation of product pages<\/strong>, helping you save time and limit errors. This automation enables faster, more reliable, and more flexible production, while preserving the <strong>creativity and precision <\/strong>of Adobe InDesign.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.333333333333%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"705\" src=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/automatiser-la-creation-dun-catalogue-1024x705.png\" alt=\"Introduction image illustrating product catalog creation\" class=\"wp-image-6616\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/automatiser-la-creation-dun-catalogue-1024x705.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/automatiser-la-creation-dun-catalogue-300x207.png 300w, https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/automatiser-la-creation-dun-catalogue-768x529.png 768w, https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/automatiser-la-creation-dun-catalogue.png 1105w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-a54e0cfc wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/05\/undraw_Content_structure_re_ebkv-1-1.png\" alt=\"Image illustrating automation of product page creation\" style=\"width:308px;height:auto\" title=\"undraw_Content_structure_re_ebkv (1)\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What makes product page automation possible ?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In a <strong>traditional catalog creation process<\/strong>, graphic designers create <strong>several product layout templates,<\/strong> select them as they go, and add data using copy-and-paste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, this approach is <strong>complex<\/strong>. Manual <strong>copy-and-paste<\/strong> can lead to errors, proofreading is time-consuming, there are <strong>numerous back-and-forth exchanges<\/strong> regarding data, and the work can become repetitive and tedious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Automated layout in InDesign<\/strong> allows you to perform the same copy-and-paste tasks<strong> automatically <\/strong>rather than manually. As a result, you <strong>reduce the risk of graphic inconsistencies <\/strong>across your materials, <strong>decrease production time<\/strong>, and enable your teams to focus <strong>more on higher value-added tasks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-a54e0cfc wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does product page automation work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>EasyCatalog is an <strong>InDesign plug-in<\/strong> that automates the <strong>layout and generation of product pages<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>EasyCatalog creates a <strong>link between your data source\u2014<\/strong>where your product data is stored (such as an Excel file or a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/en\/product-information-management\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"5404\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PIM software<\/a><\/strong>)\u2014and your <strong>InDesign document.<\/strong> This connection allows data to be <strong>automatically populated into product templates<\/strong> (that is, product layouts you have created). In just a few clicks, <strong>dozens of pages can be generated<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, thanks to the <strong>bidirectional link<\/strong>, changes made in the <strong>original data source can be reflected in your InDesign document<\/strong> if desired, and vice versa. This approach eliminates duplicate data entry, reduces the need for<strong> proofreading<\/strong>, and secures the entire layout process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fc4fd283 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/en\/interactiv-publisher\/download-easycatalog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download EasyCatalog freely<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/en\/interactiv-publisher\/easycatalog-demonstration-form\/\">Request a demo<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/10\/undraw_data_processing_yrrv.png\" alt=\"automate product catalog generation\" title=\"undraw_data_processing_yrrv\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-a54e0cfc wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/10\/imageonline-co-whitebackgroundremoved.png\" alt=\"benefits of automation in InDesign\" title=\"imageonline-co-whitebackgroundremoved\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the benefits of automation in InDesign?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The advantages are numerous:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>reduction<\/strong> in the number of errors;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>significant <strong>time savings<\/strong>;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>simplified <strong>proofreading<\/strong>;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>faster <strong>updates<\/strong>;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>automatically updated<\/strong> table of contents and index;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>easier creation <\/strong>of additional documents<strong>.<\/strong>..<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, you benefit from improved graphic consistency, increased productivity, and full control over the final quality of your documents.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-a54e0cfc wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What should you do once automation is complete?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the automation work has been completed, the graphic designer can <strong>refine the generated product pages<\/strong> by adjusting layout blocks if necessary, filling empty spaces with images, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They will then need to <strong>add the specific<\/strong>, <strong>non-automated pages<\/strong>, such as the front and back covers, the closing note, the editorial, \u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The catalog is then <strong>ready<\/strong> and can be <strong>easily updated<\/strong> whenever necessary.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/10\/undraw_Designer_life_re_6ywf.png\" alt=\"Finalize the automated layout\" title=\"undraw_Designer_life_re_6ywf\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-gris-clair-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b42db63c wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-gris-moyen-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-2c30734a662d0d0902ac8e8170df1183\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">Discover our tips &amp; advice for creating your catalog with EasyCatalog<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c5bbea69 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f5a44f5b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.34%\">\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group it-pattern-card has-blanc-background-color has-background wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"min-height:100%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-violet-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-12aceca5d452a1305f228763c2c6a591\"><a href=\"\/fr\/catalogue-interactif\/rapport-annuel-interactif\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/fr\/automatisation-catalogues-indesign\/tutos-videos-easycatalog\/\">Tutorials: our tips on EasyCatalog<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">What could be better than tutorials to support you in your project? Here is a page that brings together our best tips to help you get started with EasyCatalog and create your catalogs easily\u2026<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.34%\">\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group it-pattern-card has-blanc-background-color has-background wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"min-height:100%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-violet-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a96d54faf2b6030c982721f4239e67dd\"><a href=\"\/fr\/catalogue-interactif\/service-click-and-collect-outils-logiciels\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/fr\/automatisation-catalogues-indesign\/generer-mise-page-automatique-indesign\/\">How to generate an automated layout in InDesign?<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Produce hundred-page documents with ease with EasyCatalog, the InDesign plug-in, and gain speed and efficiency effortlessly\u2026<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group it-pattern-card has-blanc-background-color has-background wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"min-height:100%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-violet-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0167b69998b5cf391cdeae800257077a\"><a href=\"\/fr\/catalogue-interactif\/publier-catalogue-google\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/en\/automated-layout\/how-to-create-a-product-catalog-easily-and-quickly\/\">12 tips and steps for creating your catalog<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Discover our 12 tips for automating catalog creation. With this article, improve the quality of your catalogs, limit the risk of errors, and work more efficiently\u2026<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to automate the creation of your product catalog? Creating a product catalog, a sales brochure, or a technical document is often time-consuming and tedious. This task requires significant human and technical resources in order to produce a high-quality document that reflects your brand image and customer engagement. As a result, marketing, communications, and design [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"parent":5394,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"How to automate your product catalog creation in InDesign?","_seopress_titles_desc":"Automate your product catalog creation in InDesign with EasyCatalog. 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