{"id":18763,"date":"2022-02-01T10:47:51","date_gmt":"2022-02-01T09:47:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/?page_id=18763"},"modified":"2026-07-17T09:27:56","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T07:27:56","slug":"what-is-an-interactive-catalog-flipbook","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/en\/interactive-catalog\/what-is-an-interactive-catalog-flipbook\/","title":{"rendered":"What is an interactive catalog \/ flipbook?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-vert-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-4c8159ce68dfb4d9b8f3332cb7a28c41\">What is an interactive catalog \/ flipbook? Definition, advantages, and disadvantages<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d05d77e4 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\">What is an interactive catalog?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An interactive catalog is a <strong>PDF document made interactive<\/strong>, flippable, and enriched with numerous features. It can be <strong>visually customized<\/strong> and will provide users a <strong>better navigation within the document.<\/strong><\/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%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"992\" height=\"716\" src=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/06\/quest-ce-quun-catalogue-interactif.png\" alt=\"Example of an interactive catalog : flippable, and enriched with numerous features\" class=\"wp-image-18779\" title=\"qu'est-ce qu'un catalogue interactif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/06\/quest-ce-quun-catalogue-interactif.png 992w, https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/06\/quest-ce-quun-catalogue-interactif-300x217.png 300w, https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/06\/quest-ce-quun-catalogue-interactif-768x554.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 992px) 100vw, 992px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d05d77e4 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:33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"523\" height=\"477\" src=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/06\/catalogue_interactif_pdf-removebg-preview.png\" alt=\"An interactive catalog can be set up by providing a PDF document into a flipbook conversion software\" class=\"wp-image-18774\" title=\"catalogue_interactif_pdf-removebg-preview\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/06\/catalogue_interactif_pdf-removebg-preview.png 523w, https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/06\/catalogue_interactif_pdf-removebg-preview-300x274.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 523px) 100vw, 523px\" \/><\/figure>\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:66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does it work ? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To set it up, you simply need to <strong>provide a PDF document<\/strong>, which will then be converted into an online interactive catalog thanks to a <strong>flipbook conversion software<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It can be a <strong>catalog<\/strong>, but also a <strong>brochure<\/strong>, <strong>product sheets<\/strong>, an <strong>annual report<\/strong>, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Accessible via a <strong>simple web link<\/strong>, the interactive catalog can then be <strong>easily integrated into your website, or shared by email or via social media.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Being <strong>responsive<\/strong>, it is therefore readable on any device (computer, laptop, tablet).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-b192c3d7 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\/fr\/catalogue-interactif\/formulaire-essai-gratuit-flipbooks\/g-flipbook\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Try for free<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d05d77e4 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\">What are the main features?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is a non-exhaustive list of the <strong>main features of these interactive catalogs:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Thanks to the <strong>search engine<\/strong> and the <strong>interactive table of contents<\/strong>, internet users can easily find what they are looking for.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clickable areas<\/strong> such as <strong>videos<\/strong>,<strong> images<\/strong>, and <strong>external links<\/strong> can be added.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>form<\/strong> can be set up to collect your prospects&#8217; contact information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Moreover, your users will be able to <strong>request quotes and orders directly from your document<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The content of each page can also be <strong>indexed on Google and other search engines.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Many other features<\/strong> are available to enrich your interactive catalog.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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 loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"878\" height=\"760\" src=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/06\/principales-fonctionnalites.png\" alt=\"Non-exhaustive list of the main features available on an interactive catalog : forms, clickable areas, SEO, etc.\" class=\"wp-image-18775\" title=\"principales fonctionnalit\u00e9s\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/06\/principales-fonctionnalites.png 878w, https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/06\/principales-fonctionnalites-300x260.png 300w, https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/06\/principales-fonctionnalites-768x665.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 878px) 100vw, 878px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d05d77e4 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:33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"625\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/06\/principaux_avantages-removebg-preview.png\" alt=\"A interactive catalog offers many advantages, such as : visual customization, eco-friendly approach, increase of revenue, etc.\" class=\"wp-image-18772\" title=\"principaux_avantages-removebg-preview\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/06\/principaux_avantages-removebg-preview.png 625w, https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/06\/principaux_avantages-removebg-preview-300x192.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><\/figure>\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:66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the advantages of an interactive catalog?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>&nbsp;An interactive catalog offers numerous advantages. Here are a few of them:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Thanks to <strong>visual customization<\/strong>, the result is aesthetic and allows users to be immersed in your company&#8217;s theme.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accessible to everyone via a link<\/strong>, navigation is made easier, notably through page-flipping, the search engine, and the table of contents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Its innovative and interactive format helps <strong>improve your brand image<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What&#8217;s more, by printing less, you adopt an <strong>eco-friendly approach<\/strong>, which is beneficial and <strong>reduces your catalog printing and mailing costs by up to 30%<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The features allow you to <strong>increase your revenue<\/strong>, thanks to the &#8220;add to cart&#8221; feature, the form that collects your prospects&#8217; contact information, and organic SEO, which makes it possible to reach a wider target audience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thanks to <strong>statistics<\/strong>, you will better understand your prospects&#8217; needs, allowing you to optimize your communication.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you would like to<strong> learn more about the advantages of this solution<\/strong>, request a demonstration by clicking on the <strong>button below<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-b192c3d7 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\/fr\/catalogue-interactif\/formulaire-demonstration-flipbooks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Request a demo<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d05d77e4 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\">What are the disadvantages of an interactive catalog?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Setting up an advanced interactive catalog often <strong>comes with a fee<\/strong>. However, the cost is <strong>quickly offset by the increase in generated revenue, and by the reduction in printing and diffusion costs.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Furthermore, in some cases, the setup is handled entirely by the interactive catalog provider, which makes you <strong>dependent on their service<\/strong>. Nevertheless, some software solutions like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/en\/interactive-catalog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Interactiv\u2019 Doc<\/a> offer you <strong>complete autonomy for the creation your interactive documents<\/strong>.<\/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%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"978\" height=\"718\" src=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/06\/principaux-desavantages.png\" alt=\"List of the disadvantages of interactive catalog, such as its price, and the dependy to the catalog provider. \" class=\"wp-image-18778\" title=\"principaux d\u00e9savantages\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/06\/principaux-desavantages.png 978w, https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/06\/principaux-desavantages-300x220.png 300w, https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/06\/principaux-desavantages-768x564.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 978px) 100vw, 978px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d05d77e4 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:33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"564\" height=\"442\" src=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/06\/conclusion-removebg-preview.png\" alt=\"interactive catalogs represent a real communication and sales channel by improving your communication, and helping generate additional revenue.\" class=\"wp-image-18782\" title=\"conclusion-removebg-preview\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/06\/conclusion-removebg-preview.png 564w, https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/06\/conclusion-removebg-preview-300x235.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 564px) 100vw, 564px\" \/><\/figure>\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:66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Offering many advantages,<strong> interactive catalogs represent a real communication and sales channel<\/strong>. Innovative, they<strong> improve your communication<\/strong>, and help <strong>generate additional revenue.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now that you know what an interactive catalog is, feel free to <strong>test it for free with your PDF document or request a demonstration of the Interactiv\u2019 Doc tool.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is an interactive catalog \/ flipbook? Definition, advantages, and disadvantages What is an interactive catalog? An interactive catalog is a PDF document made interactive, flippable, and enriched with numerous features. It can be visually customized and will provide users a better navigation within the document. How does it work ? 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