Auto-Flip

Auto-flip is a feature that automatically turns the pages of a digital flipbook at a set time interval, creating a slideshow-like experience. Instead of requiring readers to click or swipe to advance, the flipbook plays through its pages hands-free, similar to an automated presentation. The pages turn with the same realistic [page-flip animation](/glossary/page-flip-animation) as manual browsing, maintaining the visual appeal of a physical book being leafed through.

Auto-flip transforms a flipbook from a passive document into an active display piece. In environments where no one is standing by to interact — trade show kiosks, waiting rooms, reception areas, retail screens — content that sits on page one never gets fully seen. Auto-flip solves this by cycling through every page automatically, ensuring your entire publication gets exposure. It also catches the attention of passersby who might not have stopped to browse manually, drawing them in with the motion of turning pages.

FlipLink's [Slideshow / Auto-Flip](/features/slideshow-auto-flip) feature lets you enable automatic page turning on any flipbook. You set the time interval between page turns to control the pacing — shorter intervals for image-heavy catalogs, longer ones for text-rich content. The flipbook loops back to the beginning after reaching the last page, creating a continuous playback cycle. Readers can still manually navigate pages at any time, and the auto-flip resumes after a period of inactivity. You can combine auto-flip with [fullscreen mode](/features/viewer-controls) for a polished presentation on large displays, or pair it with [viewer controls](/features/viewer-controls) to let users pause and resume as needed.