How to add videos, links, and images to my flipbook?

Note!This article explains the basics of adding content. If you are looking for more in-depth info, jump directly to our specialized articles about links, videos, images, galleries, and GIFs. Want us to show you how it works? Book a meeting with one of our specialists.

You can add interactive elements such as links, videos (hosted on Youtube, Vimeo, or Wistia), and images to your flipbooks. This way can set your flipbook truly apart from a printed version! Links can guide your readers to your website where they can buy your product. Images can showcase your products in different colors or from different angles. Videos can show how something is done much more easily than text. You can add them using the Editor. This feature is available in FlippingBook Online Optimal or higher.

How do I open my flipbook in the Editor mode?
How to add Youtube, Vimeo, and Wistia videos to my flipbook?
How to create and edit links using the Editor?
How do I add images using the Editor?
How to add multiple images in a gallery?
How to work with animated GIFs using the editor?

How do I open my flipbook in the Editor mode?

To open your flipbook in the Editor mode, do the following:

Go to the Flipbooks tab in your account.
Hover over the flipbook where you want to add a video, a link, or an image.
Click the button with more options and choose Editor (video, links, etc.):

This opens the Editor mode for your flipbook:

Now, let’s take a closer look at how you can add videos, links, and images to your flipbook.

How to add Youtube, Vimeo, and Wistia videos to my flipbook?

To add a video to the book, you should first upload it to YouTube, Vimeo, or Wistia. At this moment, it is not possible to upload e.g. mp4 videos directly to FlippingBook.

Next, you need to copy the link to your video.

Now you are all set to add your video to the flipbook. Follow the steps below:

Open your flipbook in the Editor mode.
Go to the page where you want to add the video. You can use the paginator at the bottom to quickly jump to a specific page.
Press the Video button in the menu pane on the left-hand side.
This will open a popup dialog. Copy/paste your video link from YouTube, Vimeo, or Wistia here.
You can now adjust your video size and position: Click on the video’s preview and drag it around the screen with your mouse. Resize it by clicking on one of the edges and then dragging it to the desired size.

You can modify several settings in the panel on the right-hand side. For all the details refer to our article videos in-depth. But the most important one is the Playback mode.

The Playback Mode determines how your video is opened in a flipbook. Two options are available: Inline and Popup.

Inline embeds the video directly into the flipbook page so that it looks like a part of your page. A great option if you have enough space available so that users can see the video without zooming.
Popup will add a thumbnail to the page. When the reader clicks on the video thumbnail, this opens a near full-sized pop-up window where your video is played. Your flipbook will fade to the background. When the reader closes the popup, they will return to the flipbook.

Want to see the difference for yourself? Click on the images below!

Example of an inline video playing

Example of a popup video playing

As said, we cover all the details about videos in our article videos in-depth, but this should get you started!

How do I create and edit links using the Editor?

After you created a flipbook, you can edit the links that we extracted automatically for you, or add new ones. All web addresses, emails, and phone numbers found in your PDF are automatically converted into links.

You can add two types of links to your flipbook:

Web address - when a reader clicks on the link, we open the webpage with the URL that you specified. It’s also possible to enter an email address or phone number. Have a look at our links in-depth article to learn how.
Page - go to another page in your current flipbook. This way your readers so they can quickly find the content they need.

To add a link, follow these steps:

Open your flipbook in the Editor mode.
Go to the page where you want to add the link.
Press the Link button in the menu pane on the left-hand side.
Choose the Web address option or the Page option:
Depending on the option selected in the previous step, insert the link to the website or indicate a page number. If you use Web address, then simply paste the URL.
Adjust the link area, indicated by a green rectangle. Click on the link and keep the mouse pressed to drag it to the desired position. Resize the link by clicking on one of the edges and drag to the desired size.

For all the ins and outs of links, please refer to our article Links in-depth.

How do I add images using the Editor?

You can add two different kinds of images to your Flipbooks :

Inline images are non-clickable parts of the page. You simply add an image on top of your content or in an empty spot. You can use inline images to replace outdated pictures in your book without replacing the whole PDF.

While inline images are non-clickable by default, you can add a link on top of it (learn more about working with overlapping elements).
Pop-up image - adds a clickable version of the image that opens in the pop-up window every time you click on it. Pop-up images are great to show a high-quality picture of your item or display it from a different angle.

To add an image to your flipbook follow these steps:

Open your flipbook in the Editor mode.
Go to the page where you want to add the Image to.
Click on Inline Image or Pop-up Image in the menu pane on the left-hand side.
You can now add an image from your device, but it is also possible to add an image from the internet.
- If you want to use an image from your local device, then you can either drag and drop it onto the drop area or click on Choose image and select it from a folder on your device.
- If you want to use an image from the internet, then you can use Insert link to image, paste the URL to the image, and press Confirm. We will insert a copy of that image into your flipbook. This means that the image in your flipbook will stay unchanged even if the online version is changed or deleted.
Adjust the size and position of your image as required: Click on the image and keep the mouse pressed to drag it to the desired position. Resize the image by clicking on one of the edges and drag to the desired size.
When done, press Finish to save your work.

Learn more about images and see some inspiring examples in our article Images in-depth.

How to add multiple images in a gallery?

Instead of adding a single pop-up image, you can also add multiple images in a single pop-up. We call this an Image gallery. This gives you even more options to show e.g. a product in different versions or colors. Interested users can see all the details they want, and others can continue browsing without being distracted by lots of content they don't need - or worse, leave altogether!

To create an Image gallery:

Open your flipbook in the Editor mode.
Click on Image gallery in the menu on the left-hand side.
Add images from your device by dragging and dropping them from your Explorer/Finder to the browser, or by clicking on the Choose images link and selecting them there.
Your images will be uploaded to FlippingBook, indicated by a white tick. Keep adding images until all images for your gallery have been added.
Drag your images to a new position to change the order.
When you're happy with the result, press the Create button. (Don't worry, you can always add, move, or delete images later.)
Your gallery is added to the page. Move it to the desired position on the page and press Finish to save your changes.

Our article Image Gallery in-depth shows all the ins and outs.

How to work with animated GIFs using the editor?

If you use FlippingBook Online on the Advanced, Team, or Enterprise plan, then you can spice up your flipbooks with animated GIFs.

While widely known for their meme-potential, GIFs have a great business potential as well: Larger GIFs can be used as alternatives for short videos, without the need for a video player.

But you can also use them for:

animated infographics
360-degree images of your products
visual explanations in training documents
animated icons or borders to attract attention to e.g. new products or important content.

If you don't have any suitable GIFs yet, head over to our article How to make your own GIFs for some tips and inspiration!

To add a GIF to your flipbook follow these steps:

Open your flipbook in the Editor mode;
Go to the page where you want to add the GIF;
Press the Animated GIF button in the menu on the left-hand side of the Editor;

You can now add a GIF -file from your device, but it is also possible to add a GIF from the internet.
- If you want to use a GIF from your local device, then you can either drag-and-drop it onto the light-blue drop area or click on Choose GIF and select it from a folder on your device.
- If you want to use a GIF from the internet, then you can use Insert Link to GIF, paste the URL to the GIF, and press Confirm. We will insert a copy of that GIF into your flipbook. This means that the version in your flipbook will stay unchanged even if the online version is changed or deleted.
Adjust the size and position of your GIF (indicated by a purple rectangle) as required. Click on the GIF and keep the mouse pressed to drag it to the desired position. Resize the GIF by clicking on one of the edges and drag to the desired size.
When done, press Finish to save your work.

Controlling Icon settings

If you add interactive objects (videos, pop-up images, or GIFs), we add an icon so your users understand that they can interact with it. You can control the size, position, and behavior of these icons and even hide them completely. If you want to learn about this in detail, please refer to our article How to prevent icons from interfering with your content? You can even change the settings for all icons of a specific type in bulk.

For more detailed information and some common issues, please have a look at our in-depth articles below.

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