Learn how to use music and video files for the best reading experience.
Table of contents
- Overview
- How to add music and audio files
- How to insert videos in catalogs
- Troubleshooting common problems
- Next steps
Overview
Adding music and videos to your flipbooks enhances engagement, increases interaction, and keeps readers engaged with your content for longer periods. Whether you're creating a digital magazine, interactive catalog, or multimedia presentation, embedding audio and video can help deliver a more immersive experience.
Key benefits
- Enhanced engagement: Keep readers interacting with your content longer.
- Multimedia storytelling: Add audio narration, interviews, or promotional videos.
- Seamless integration: Videos and music play directly within your flipbook without external links.
- Increased conversions: Interactive content boosts click rates and customer interaction.
Requirements
- Plan: Available for all Business and Enterprise plans.
How to add music and audio files
To add audio to your flipbook, follow these steps:
- Click the Interactions tab and select the Audio button under Audio & Video.
- Drag and place the audio button on your flipbook page.
- Click Upload MP3, then select and upload your audio file.
- Use the Trim audio checkbox to define the start and stop points.
- Click on the audio button during playback to play, pause, or stop the audio when turning the page.
Add your text to the tooltip field for easy navigation.
Note: The maximum file size for an audio file is 20MB.
How to insert videos in catalogs
Videos are great for increasing engagement, and Flipsnack offers two ways to add videos:
Option 1: Video button
- Click on the Interactions tab and select the Video button under Audio & Video.
- Drag and place the video button on your flipbook page.
- Paste a link from YouTube, YouTube Shorts, Vimeo, or a self-hosted video.
- When clicked, the video will open in an overlay.
- Add your text to the tooltip field for easy navigation.
Option 2: Video widget
- Click on the Interactions tab and select Video widget under Audio & Video.
- Drag and place the video player directly on your flipbook page.
- Resize the widget to your desired height and width.
- Paste a link from YouTube, YouTube Shorts, Vimeo, or a self-hosted video.
- Readers can watch the video directly on the page without opening an overlay.
- Add your text to the tooltip field for easy navigation.
Troubleshooting common problems
- Unlisted videos from Vimeo cannot be added to Flipbooks.
- Autoplay videos must be played on mute due to browser restrictions.
- Some browsers may not support Vimeo's autoplay functionality.
Next steps
Explore related interactivity guides:
- How to add interactive elements to flipbooks
- Adding photo slideshows in your publications
- How to automate multimedia elements in your digital flipbooks