Turn your magazine into a branded digital edition readers actually flip through.
FlipLink hosts your magazine PDF as a branded link with a real page-flip view, clickable articles and ads, and per-page analytics — see which stories readers finished and which they skipped. From upload to publish in under a minute.
The digital magazine publisher used by editors, content marketers, associations, schools, and internal-comms teams
What you can publish as a digital magazine
Any magazine PDF becomes a hosted, interactive, tracked edition — no re-design, no template lock-in.
Consumer and trade magazines
Monthly or quarterly issues with a real page-flip view. Link ads and features straight to the web and see which articles held readers to the end.
Member and association magazines
Send members a branded, tracked link instead of a heavy PDF attachment. Watch which sections each cohort opened and read.
Company and internal magazines
Employee, investor, and brand magazines published at your own domain. Embed on the intranet and track which stories actually got read.
See a digital magazine in action
Real FlipLink hosted document — flip pages, click links, watch tracking fire.
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This is what every FlipLink publisher sees in their dashboard. Updated live as readers flip through your magazine.
Real numbers from this demo flipbook — refresh the live page to see new visitors.
FlipLink magazine vs email PDF vs static hosted PDF
Most magazines are emailed as attachments or posted as flat PDFs. Here is what changes when you switch to a page-flip, tracked link.
| Email PDF attachment | Static hosted PDF | FlipLink magazine | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real page-flip view | No | No | Yes — 3D flip |
| Clickable articles and ads | Limited | Limited | Yes — every page |
| See who opened it | No | Limited (server logs only) | Yes — per recipient |
| Per-page analytics | No | No | Yes — every page |
| Custom domain (CNAME) | No | Sometimes | Yes — unlimited CNAMEs |
| Embed on your site | No | Sometimes | Yes — one snippet |
| Publish a new issue | No | Manual replace | One-click swap |
| Inline video / audio | Limited | Limited | Yes — native |
Magazines for every audience
Three common publishing motions, three FlipLink workflows.
Editorial and media brands
Publish each issue at your own domain with clickable articles and ads. Track which stories readers finished and which ads got the clicks.
See the digital magazines use case →Associations and membership
Send members a tracked link and optionally gate it behind a login or contact form. See which sections each cohort opened.
See lead capture →Internal comms and brand teams
Custom-branded company magazines with per-page analytics. See which stories held attention so you can plan the next issue.
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Four FlipLink features combine to deliver the digital magazine experience.
Create Flipbooks
PDF-to-flipbook engine — your magazine reads like a real, flippable issue.
Branding & Design
Custom logo, brand colors, and cover. Your magazine matches your masthead, not ours.
Analytics & Insights
Per-page reading time and link clicks. See which articles and ads held attention.
Sharing & Distribution
Direct link, email-ready snippet, embed code. One link per issue, list, or channel.
Three steps from PDF to digital magazine
Upload your magazine PDF
Drag in your existing issue — no re-design required. FlipLink processes it in seconds and keeps your layout and imagery intact.
Brand and add links
Add your logo, brand colors, and custom domain. Drop clickable links onto articles and ads, and optionally turn on Lead Capture for members.
Share the link
Send the tracked link to readers, embed it on your site, or post it on social. Watch the per-page analytics and link clicks roll in.
Free trial. One price, forever.
The magazine maker is included in every FlipLink plan, from the trial to the lifetime deal. The lifetime deal unlocks 100 active publications for a single one-time payment of $129.
Common questions about digital magazines
What is a digital magazine?+
A digital magazine is a hosted, interactive version of a magazine PDF. Instead of attaching the file to an email or posting a flat PDF, you share a branded link. Readers open it in a browser — no download, no app — flip through it like a real issue, click straight to articles and ads, and you see exactly which stories held their attention.
Do I need design software to make one?+
No. If you already have a magazine PDF — from InDesign, Affinity Publisher, Canva, or any layout tool — FlipLink turns it into a digital edition as-is. You keep your existing layout, fonts, and imagery; FlipLink adds the page-flip view, links, and analytics on top.
How is a FlipLink magazine different from emailing a PDF?+
An emailed PDF lands in an inbox and you never know if it was opened. A FlipLink magazine is a tracked link: you see when each reader opens it, which articles they read, how long they spent on each page, and which links they clicked. You can also swap the file for a new issue — readers always see the latest edition at the same link.
Can I host it at my own domain?+
Yes — FlipLink supports unlimited custom domains. Publish your magazine at read.yourbrand.com so readers see your masthead in the URL, not a FlipLink subdomain. Useful if you run separate links per issue, edition, or region.
Can I embed the magazine on my website?+
Yes. FlipLink gives you an embed snippet that drops into WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, Webflow, or any site. The magazine keeps its page-flip view and clickable links inside your page, and tracking still fires on every view.
Is a digital magazine the same as a use-case page?+
This is the format hub for publishing any magazine as a digital edition. If you want the specific workflow, examples, and FAQs for a particular audience, see the dedicated digital magazines use case — it covers the same engine applied to one publishing motion.
Your magazine, digital and tracked.
Upload your PDF and turn it into a branded, hosted link with a real page-flip view and per-page analytics. From upload to share in under a minute.