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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
  • Upload your PDF to a flipbook platform like Publuu or FlipHTML5 and configure the viewer settings.
  • Copy the iframe embed URL and insert it into a Webflow Embed element, adjusting size and styling as needed for responsive display.

To embed a flipbook-style PDF viewer in Webflow, you’ll need to use a third-party plugin or tool since Webflow does not natively support dynamic flipbook functionality.

1. Choose a Flipbook Platform

2. Upload and Configure the Flipbook

  • Sign up and upload your PDF file to the selected platform.
  • Configure options like background, page transitions, controls, and branding (some may require a paid plan to remove watermark or ads).
  • After publishing, grab the iframe embed code (e.g., from the “Embed” or “Share” section).

3. Add Embed Code to Webflow

  • In Webflow, go to the page where you want to embed the flipbook.
  • Drag in an Embed element from the Add panel.
  • Paste the iframe URL only, not the full iframe tag. For example:
  • Only use the link from inside the src="" part of the embed code.
  • Webflow strips raw iframe/script tags in the Designer, so to retain the full embed, add it in the Page Settings → Before tag if the iframe doesn’t render directly.

4. Style and Size the Viewer

  • Set a container or embed element with a defined width and height (e.g., 100% width and 600px height) so the flipbook displays correctly.
  • Use Webflow’s responsive settings to adjust iframe size for different devices.

5. (Optional) Use Lightbox or Modal

  • To improve UX, place the flipbook in a lightbox, modal, or popup.
  • Use Webflow interactions to open/close the modal and show the embedded flipbook.

Summary

To embed a flipbook PDF viewer in Webflow, use a third-party tool like Publuu or FlipHTML5, upload your PDF, grab the embed URL, and paste it into a Webflow Embed element with proper sizing. This approach gives you a clean, interactive viewer without overcomplicating your site.

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