software to convert PDF files to flippable magazine

by mandom
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I have a SEO client who publishes a print magazine. He wants to publish digital editions that he can host on his site and email to subscribers. I have looked and there are a lot of SAAS providers for this but they're fairly expensive considering he publishes 50+ editions per year. I've found a couple software options ranging from $300-$1800 but would appreciate any recommendations.
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  • Profile picture of the author yzal
    i know someone who uses uniflip.com.

    they have a sliding scale of discounts so the more he has done the cheaper it is.

    adam
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  • Profile picture of the author Brad Gosse
    The last time I looked into this I couldn't find the app to do it just people wanting to sell me the hosting and conversion as an all in one solution.

    I would be interested to see what apps you refer to and if they allow you to host your own mags.
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    • Profile picture of the author Loren Woirhaye
      LaughingBird Software's Web Graphics Creator makes
      flip books.

      Costs about $40.

      You have to make all the pages as graphics first so you'd
      have to turn your PDF pages into .jpg files or something.
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      • Profile picture of the author theimdude
        Not sure if this is what you looking for

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        • Profile picture of the author mandom
          Originally Posted by theimdude View Post

          Not sure if this is what you looking for
          LaughingBird Software's Web Graphics Creator makes
          flip books.

          Costs about $40.

          You have to make all the pages as graphics first so you'd
          have to turn your PDF pages into .jpg files or something.
          Thanks, I'd not seen that one. We're trying to find something SEO friendly so I don't know if that would work but it's a decent price so may be an option.

          The last time I looked into this I couldn't find the app to do it just people wanting to sell me the hosting and conversion as an all in one solution.

          I would be interested to see what apps you refer to and if they allow you to host your own mags.
          Once I'm done with all the research I'll post back with my results.
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        • Profile picture of the author BrainCopy
          Originally Posted by theimdude View Post

          Not sure if this is what you looking for

          3D Flipping Book Publisher
          Does it convert pdf to that format? I think that's awesome!
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  • Profile picture of the author mandom
    ok, here's the info I found. Note that SAAS pricing is based on 50 editions per year. hope it helps!

    SAAS

    zmags.com
    $15k/year

    pageturnpro.com
    $2550/year - monthly payments with year contract
    Yudu.com
    per issue - $375 Pay in advance - $200/issue
    $180/year yudu plus (can't host on our site)
    Uniflip.com
    $79/magazine + $14 per issue = $1025/year


    pressmart.com
    $1250/year
    turn-page.com

    $5000/year
    ibrochure-online.com 3250/year (Euro)


    vservu.com

    Free for private use


    Software


    page-flip.com
    $399 with .exe Still waiting to see if it's SEO optimized


    3dissue.com
    E1500
    epagewiz.com

    Viewer contains their branding
    Requires stand-alone reader download
    $399

    pdf2pageturn.com
    $149 Does not allow customization (adding video, flash, links, etc.)




    Other:


    3d-book.com

    Requires flash knowledge


    pageflipgallery.com
    wordpress addon - no SEO



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    • Profile picture of the author vinga
      I'm using pressmo.com, it is cheap - $33 per publication ($16 for bigger orders). By default you host the result (no external linking to issue, zmags etc.), so you pay only once


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      • Profile picture of the author Canuckystan
        Note that most use flash which won't show on many mobile devices ipod ipad, etc. Half of internet searches happen from mobile now.
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    • Profile picture of the author hotconcepts
      Originally Posted by mandom View Post

      ok, here's the info I found. Note that SAAS pricing is based on 50 editions per year. hope it helps!

      SAAS

      zmags.com
      $15k/year

      pageturnpro.com
      $2550/year - monthly payments with year contract
      Yudu.com
      per issue - $375 Pay in advance - $200/issue
      $180/year yudu plus (can't host on our site)
      Uniflip.com
      $79/magazine + $14 per issue = $1025/year


      pressmart.com
      $1250/year
      turn-page.com

      $5000/year
      ibrochure-online.com 3250/year (Euro)


      vservu.com

      Free for private use


      Software


      page-flip.com
      $399 with .exe Still waiting to see if it's SEO optimized


      3dissue.com
      E1500
      epagewiz.com

      Viewer contains their branding
      Requires stand-alone reader download
      $399

      pdf2pageturn.com
      $149 Does not allow customization (adding video, flash, links, etc.)




      Other:


      3d-book.com

      Requires flash knowledge


      pageflipgallery.com
      wordpress addon - no SEO



      fantastic good research work. Thank you. Might be useful in future times.
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  • Profile picture of the author boltcopy
    if the op is still following this thread

    this is a one time purchase software that converts pdf to flipping books

    Convert PDF files to page-flipping ebooks. Free Download. [FlipBuilder.com]
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    • Profile picture of the author TonyHeideman
      If you haven't solve it ,you can use this soft axmag.It can help you convert pdf to flipping book,aXflip Flip Maker - Create flip page book with PDF files, images, MS word and Powerpoint. You can google :axflip flip maker.
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  • Profile picture of the author Mike Hersh
    I found a guy on Fiverr who does this for just five bucks. He can turn your PDF into a flipping Prezi.

    Mike

    P.S. Just search for PDF to Prezi.
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  • Profile picture of the author AilsaJ
    Any solution for your reference,you can also use Kvisoft flip magazine software, it can convert pdf to flip magazine, and supports adding links, videos, images to the magazine pages.
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  • Profile picture of the author miritraviv
    You may look at ePaperFlip's PDF to digital flip book service. I also personally use this as it has fairly low price and starts with $79.99 USD. This might be useful for you; even you can try this for free.
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