Index
- Issuu (Online)
- Soda Reader (Online/Windows/Mac)
- Flip Snack (Online)
- Browse me (Online)
- Flipping PDF Reader (Windows)
- Other solutions to browse PDFs
- App to browse PDF
Issuu (Online)
Among the best services for browse PDFs online there is Issuu, a platform that allows you to transform a PDF into a digital magazine, share it on social newtork or insert it on an external site. Issuu is also available as an application for Android and iOS devices, but on the latter it does not allow you to browse PDFs.
To make your PDF browsable, connected to the Issuu website, click on the button Become a publisher and presses the button Sign up free present under the heading Basic (the free version of Issuu, which allows you to upload PDFs composed of a maximum of 500 pages and no more than 100 MB in size). Now, enter the data in the fields Email e Password, put the check mark next to the item I accept the Terms of Service and click sul pulsating Create free account. On the next screen, if you wish, change the data visible in the fields Profile name e Profile URL e pulsing sul pulsating Create my account.
To upload a PDF file for browsing, click the freccia rivolta verse l'alto present at the top right, presses the button Select a file to get started to select the file to upload and wait for the upload. On the next screen, enter your document data in the fields Title, Description e Original publication date, set its visibility (Public o Unlisted) via the drop-down menu under the item Publication visibility and click sul pulsating Publish now. As a last step, indicate the type of PDF to upload by choosing between Book, Editorial, Promotion/Marketing e Other, pigia sul pulsating Continue And that's it.
Now, click on the entry Share it socially to share the PDF on social networks or on the option Create an embed to get the code to insert on your website. In conclusion, you must know that in addition to the free Issuu plan, you can consider one of the monthly subscriptions between Starter ($ 22 / month), Premium ($ 39 / month) e Optimun ($ 299 / month) which increase the functionality of the service. A 14-day free trial is also available.
Soda Reader (Online/Windows/Mac)
Among the best programs to browse PDFs to install on your computer there is Soda Reader, a free software for Windows and macOS that, in addition to allowing the 3D reading function making PDF files browsable, allows you to convert DOC, PPT and XLS files into PDF format. It is also available in an online version which, with the creation of a free account, allows you to synchronize PDFs with all your devices.
To download Soda Reader to your computer, connect to the software website and click the button free Download. After downloading the installation file, if you have a PC Windows, avvia l'eseguibile Soda_PDF_ [version] _Installer.exe, pigia sul pulsating NEXT to confirm the choice of cittàn language, wait a few moments and that's it.
If you have one Macinstead, double-click the file Soda_PDF_ [version] .pkg and, in the new open window, presses the button Continue twice in a row. Then click on the buttons Accept e Install, enter the administrator password and press the button Install software. Once the installation is complete, click the button Close to close the window.
Once the program installation is complete, Soda Reader will start automatically. To open a PDF file, click on the entry Open PDF document and select the PDF of your interest, then click on the button options present at the top right, select the options layout e 3D view and your PDF will become browsable. On Mac, instead, right-click on the PDF file of your interest, select the items Open with e Soda Reader from the context menu, then click on the option Document view and select the item 3D Flipper to make the PDF browsable.
As mentioned earlier, Soda Reader is also available as an online service. If you want to use it in this form, connect to the Soda Reader Online site and, if you wish, create your free account by pressing the button Create Account, otherwise click on the icon X to close the window and use the service without registering.
To import a PDF file from your computer, click on the entries Open PDF e computer, select the file to import by pressing on the item KATEGORIEN and wait for it to load. Then click on the button 3D View to set the 3D function that allows you to make the PDF browsable.
Flip Snack (Online)
FlipSnack is another online service to browse PDFs. Upload a PDF file, convert it to a digital magazine in seconds, and get the embed code to make it visible on an external site.
To browse a PDF with FlipSnack, connect to the service website and create your account by pressing the button Sign in present at the top right. Then press on the buttons Facebook o Google to connect your social account to FlipSnack, otherwise enter your details in the fields Email e Password and click sul pulsating Sign in for traditional email registration.
Now, click on the button Upload PDF at the top left and, in the new open page, presses the button Upload files. Then select the PDF file on your computer and wait for it to load. Once the upload is complete, click the button Next And that's it.
If you wish, via the left sidebar, you can set a colore to be applied as a background, enable some functions such as the ability to browse the magazine a all screen and set the download for free of the PDF (paid functionality). Also, you can click on the entry Editor below to apply changes to the PDF, such as adding links, images, buttons etc.
After customizing the PDF, click the button Next, enter the data of the file in the fields Title, Description e Category, then presses the button Publish now to publish the browsable PDF. Then click on the items Share on social to share it on social networks or on the option Embed to copy the code to insert on an external site.
You should know that FlipSnack in its free version applies a watermark on the PDF and has some limitations, such as the ability to upload PDFs with a number of pages not exceeding 15. To have access to more features and remove the watermark, you can subscribe to a plan in subscription by choosing between Starter ($ 32 / month), Master ($ 38 / month) e Team ($ 59 / month). For more information and to subscribe, click on the button Upgrade present at the top right of the FlipSnack website.
Browse me (Online)
Browse me is another interesting online service to make your PDFs browsable. In its free version it allows you to convert PDF files into digital magazines and share them on social networks, websites and via email, while in the Premium version it even allows you to sell your creations.
To make a PDF browsable with Browse Me, connect to the service website and scroll down the page until you find the item Try it now, it's free. Then enter your registration data in the fields Your email e Scegli a password, then enter the name of the PDF in the field Title and click sui pulsnti Select your PDF e Upload PDF to select the file on your computer and upload it to Browse Me.
You should know that in the free version of Sfogliami, the conversion of PDF to browsable PDF is not immediate and takes a couple of hours: you will be notified by email when the conversion is completed. Alternatively, you can skip the wait with the function Priority, which at a cost of € 2,99 allows you to get the conversion in a few minutes.
Once the conversion is complete, click yours address e-mail at the top right to access the library with your PDFs, locate the converted PDF and click on the item apri to browse it. After opening it, press the icon of arrow at the bottom left to share it on social media, send it via email and messaging applications, and get the URL to insert it on your website.
Flipping PDF Reader (Windows)
Flipping PDF Reader is free software to install on your computer to browse PDFs. It is only available for Windows PC and presents itself as a simple PDF file reader with 3D effects in the passage from one page to another.
To download the program, connect to the Flipping PDF Reader website and click the button Download. Once the download is complete, double-click on the file pdfReaderSetup.zip and then on the file pdfReaderSetup.exe to start the installation. Then press on the buttons Run e Next (twice), then click the button install, wait for the installation to be completed and press the button Finish to close the window and start Flipping PDF Reader.
To browse a PDF, simply open it with the newly installed program. Then click on the item Fillet present at the top left and select the option Open in the menu that opened, then select the PDF you want to browse to import it into Flipping PDF Reader and that's it.
Other solutions to browse PDFs
If your expectations have not been fully met by the previously proposed services and programs, you need to know that they exist other solutions to browse PDFs: here are some that might be right for you.
- Calameo (Online): another online service that turns a PDF into a digital magazine. In the free version it applies banner ads and a watermaker on the PDF, while with the Premium (€ 12 / month) and Platinium (€ 49 / month) versions it allows you to customize the magazine, delete banners and logos and take advantage of additional features.
- Joogmag (online): Joogmag is among the online services to make PDF browsable. In the free version it allows you to convert a PDF file into a digital magazine, to embed it on external websites and to obtain a perfect visualization even from mobile devices. Subscription plans are also available that increase its functionality starting at $ 9 / month.
- 3D PageFlip (Windows/Mac): is a software that, in the free version, allows you to import files in TXT format and convert them into browsable PDFs, with the possibility of applying numerous 3D effects. In the paid version, at a cost of $ 99, it also allows you to import PDF and DOC files.
- Zyyne (Online): paid online service to make a PDF browsable. A professional solution for those who want to disseminate their browsable magazine, with the ability to monitor statistics relating to readings and identify the most loyal readers. You can try the service for free for 30 days.
App to browse PDF
Would you like to browse PDFs directly from your smartphone or tablet? No problem, I have a series of solutions that you can consider to succeed in your intent. Here is a list of app to browse PDF.
- Prestige eReader (Android): a reader of PDF, DOC, ePub, RTF and many other formats. It allows you to archive both your own files and download them from a rich catalog that also includes thousands of free eBooks. It supports reading in "browse" mode.
- Universal Book Reader (Android): ideal for reading books in PDF and ePub format. It allows you to highlight the text, to set the night reading and to leaf through the pages like a paper book. It also allows you to convert numerous formats to PDF and ePub. To learn about other applications of this kind, I leave you to my guide dedicated to apps for reading PDFs.
- iBooks (iOS): is the free application pre-installed on iPhone and iPad (and Mac) that allows you to browse files in PDF and ePub format.
- PDF Pro 3 (iOS): application for iPhone and iPad which, in addition to allowing you to edit and annotate PDF documents, allows you to set the page transition in browsable mode. It is available for free with the ability to add additional features with in-app purchases.
