BuildAnyFlipbook Documentation

Welcome to BuildAnyFlipbook! Transform your PDFs into beautiful, interactive flipbooks with AI-powered features.

This documentation will help you get started with creating, managing, and sharing your flipbooks. Whether you're new to the platform or looking to leverage advanced features, you'll find everything you need here.

Quick Start Guide

Get up and running in just a few minutes:

1

Sign Up

Create your free account at buildanyflipbook.com

2

Upload PDF

Click "Upload PDF" and select your document

3

Customize

Adjust settings and customize your flipbook

4

Share

Get your shareable link and publish

Creating an Account

To start using BuildAnyFlipbook, you'll need to create an account:

  1. Visit buildanyflipbook.com
  2. Click the "Sign Up Free" button in the top right
  3. Enter your email address and create a password
  4. Verify your email address
  5. You're ready to create flipbooks!

💡 Tip: Start with the free plan and upgrade anytime as your needs grow.

Your First Flipbook

Creating your first flipbook is simple:

Upload Your PDF

Click the "Upload PDF" button from your dashboard or homepage. Select a PDF from your computer (maximum file size depends on your plan). The system will automatically process your document.

Preview & Customize

Once processed, your flipbook will open in the viewer. You can customize the appearance, add password protection, and configure sharing settings.

Share Your Flipbook

Copy the shareable link from your dashboard. Anyone with the link can view your flipbook in their browser - no account required!

Uploading PDFs

Supported Formats

  • PDF files only (.pdf extension)
  • Any number of pages
  • Text-based or image-based PDFs
  • Password-protected PDFs (you'll need to remove protection first)

File Size Limits

Free
10 MB
Standard
50 MB
Professional
100 MB
Premium
200 MB

Chat with Documents

Use AI to ask questions about your flipbook content:

How It Works

Click the chat icon while viewing any flipbook. Ask questions about the content, request summaries, or get explanations of complex topics. The AI analyzes your document and provides contextual answers.

Cost: 1 AI credit per message

AI Summaries

Generate automatic summaries of your flipbook content:

  • Quick overview summaries (1-2 paragraphs)
  • Detailed chapter-by-chapter summaries
  • Key points extraction
  • Main themes identification
Cost: 5 AI credits per summary

Glossary Generation

Automatically create a glossary of important terms:

The AI identifies key terms, acronyms, and concepts in your document and generates clear definitions. Perfect for technical documents, educational materials, and industry-specific content.

Cost: 3 AI credits per glossary

Auto Table of Contents

Generate an intelligent table of contents:

  • Automatically detects sections and chapters
  • Creates hierarchical structure
  • Clickable navigation
  • Works even if PDF doesn't have bookmarks
Cost: 2 AI credits per TOC generation

Text-to-Speech

Convert your flipbook text to natural-sounding audio:

Features

  • High-quality voice synthesis
  • Multiple voice options
  • Adjustable speed
  • Page-by-page or full document
Cost: Variable (1-10 credits depending on text length)

AI Credits System

AI features require credits, which you can purchase separately from your subscription:

How Credits Work

  • • Purchase credit packs as needed
  • • Credits never expire
  • • Use them across all AI features
  • • Track usage in your settings

Credit Pricing

Starter
100 credits
£5
Pro
500 credits
£20
Business
1000 credits
£35
Enterprise
5000 credits
£150

Viewing Analytics

Track how people engage with your flipbooks:

Total Views

Number of times your flipbook was viewed

Unique Visitors

Number of individual people who viewed it

Average Time

How long people spend reading

Page Views

Which pages get the most attention

Geographic Data

Where your readers are located

Adding Team Members

Collaborate with your team (available on Standard plans and above):

  1. Go to Settings → Team Management
  2. Click "Invite Team Member"
  3. Enter their email address
  4. Select their role (Member or Admin)
  5. Send the invitation

💡 Team Limits: Standard (3), Professional (10), Premium (20)

Roles & Permissions

Owner

Full access to everything including billing and team management

Admin

Can manage flipbooks and team members (except billing)

Member

Can create and edit flipbooks, view analytics

Subscription Tiers

Choose the plan that fits your needs:

Free

£0/mo
  • 5 flipbooks
  • 1GB storage
  • Basic analytics

Standard

£3/mo
  • Unlimited flipbooks
  • 10GB storage
  • 3 team members
  • Password protection

Professional

£7/mo
  • Everything in Standard
  • 20GB storage
  • 10 team members
  • Custom domain
  • Advanced analytics

Premium

£14/mo
  • Everything in Professional
  • 40GB storage
  • 20 team members
  • Priority support

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I cancel my subscription anytime?

Yes! You can cancel your subscription at any time from your account settings. Your access will continue until the end of your current billing period.

What happens to my flipbooks if I downgrade?

Your existing flipbooks remain accessible. However, you won't be able to create new ones if you exceed the limit of your new plan.

Are AI credits included in my subscription?

No, AI credits are purchased separately. This allows you to pay only for the AI features you use.

Can viewers see my flipbooks without an account?

Yes! Anyone with your flipbook link can view it in their browser without creating an account.

Is my data secure?

Yes. We use industry-standard encryption and security practices. Your PDFs are stored securely and are only accessible via your unique links.

Can I use custom domains?

Yes, custom domains are available on Professional and Premium plans. You can host flipbooks on your own domain.

Technical Support

Need help? We're here for you:

Email Support

Contact us at support@buildanyflipbook.com

Response time: 24-48 hours (Priority support for Premium users)

Documentation

Search this documentation for answers to common questions and detailed guides.

Last updated: November 10, 2025 • Back to BuildAnyFlipbook