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What is the best way to create a flipbook PDF viewer on a Webflow page for a client's design?

TL;DR
  • Choose a third-party flipbook service (e.g., FlipSnack, Issuu), upload your PDF, and configure display settings.
  • Generate the iframe embed code, then add it to your Webflow site using the Embed element for a responsive, interactive viewer.

To add a flipbook-style PDF viewer on a Webflow site, you’ll need to use a third-party flipbook embed, as Webflow doesn’t support native PDF rendering or dynamic page-flipping effects.

1. Choose a Flipbook Service

Several third-party platforms offer responsive PDF flipbook viewers:

Each platform lets you upload the PDF and generate an embeddable flipbook.

2. Upload Your PDF and Generate Embed Code

  • Create an account on your preferred service.
  • Upload the PDF and configure settings (e.g., branding, page transitions).
  • Generate the Embed Code, usually in the form of an iframe.
Most of these platforms allow you to control size, autoplay, fullscreen, etc.

3. Embed the Flipbook in Webflow

  • In Webflow, open your project and navigate to the relevant page.
  • Drag an Embed element from the Add panel into the canvas.
  • Paste the iframe code provided by the flipbook platform inside the Embed element.
  • Publish and preview the site to ensure the flipbook loads correctly.

If your embed needs responsive scaling, most platforms include options to make the iframe responsive, or you can customize iframe width/height in percentages.

4. Optimize User Experience

  • Set the iframe to 100% width and auto-height for responsive behavior.
  • Place the flipbook in a Section with proper padding to avoid crowding.
  • Label the section clearly so users understand it's an interactive document.

Summary

To add a flipbook PDF viewer in Webflow, use a third-party service like FlipSnack or Issuu, upload your PDF, get the iframe embed code, and embed it using the Embed element in Webflow. This gives your client a polished, functional PDF viewer with page-turning effects.

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