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DigitalChickster
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May 26, 2016
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Creating a "flip book" from InDesign

  • May 26, 2016
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Hi all! I have a client who wanted a "flip book" of a brochure I created for him in InDesign. I did some research, and figured out how to export it as an swf file. This does exactly what he wants it to do. But... in looking how to get it online, I read that swf files are passé. So... how do I create a "flip book" (so it looks like you're turning the pages of a book) without using SWF files from InDesign???

Thanks.

julie

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    orzalana
    orzalana
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    May 27, 2016

    Hi guys,

    I have a similar question. And have used Flippingbook.com before.

    But this time the client does'nt want to pay subscription.

    Are there an apps we can just buy one time to do flipping book style and publish online?

    Of course the cheaper the better.

    thanks in advance

    Lanz

    Derek Cross
    Community Expert
    Derek CrossCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    May 27, 2016

    Have a look at Flip Builder: Order ebook converter software to create flipbook easily.[FlipBuilder.com]

    stevesecor
    stevesecor
    Participating Frequently
    August 2, 2016

    They don’t want to pay? Tell them they get what they pay for.

    As for SWF, that’s been discussed to death, with the emphasis on death.


    Appreciate the responses guys - the muse site is temporary.  I don't want to sign up for another service for this temporary site.  I'm in the process of exporting exactly what I needed for this in InDesign as I type this.  Again, no offense, but yes i know they get what they pay for etc, etc but for this particular situation and client I was willing to go look around for a solution that I wouldn't usually recommend.  Looks like I am all set.  Thanks.

    Derek Cross
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    Derek CrossCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    May 27, 2016

    There are a number of companies offering a flip-book facility, usually from a PDF, which you can create from an InDesign document  - here's an example: Flipbook Software

    J
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    Jeffrey_SmithCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    May 26, 2016

    There is no export from Indesign with page flip other than SWF. But there are online services that create HTML5 flip books. Here is a site with examples.

    BobLevine
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    BobLevineCommunity Expert
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    May 26, 2016

    SWF is a dead format and will not work on any mobile device nor on any device without flashplayer installed.

    Seriously, don’t do this. It’s a gimmick at best and I for one hit the back button the second I see it.

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