Online Catalog Maker
Convert a basic PDF into a spectacular interactive catalog enriched with videos, product page links, buttons and more. Try for free our easy-to-use-on digital catalog software today!
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Sell more with an online catalog
Converting a PDF to an online catalog with Publuu takes seconds. After uploading your PDF, our platform will automatically transform it into an electronic catalog. When conversion process has finished you can start customising it with a range of smart features.
Check the product catalog below, created with our online catalog maker
Make a catalogThe easiest and fastest way to create online catalogs
Here is how to make an online catalog without any coding using Publuu – catalog generator.
All in one solution for beginners and pros.
1. Upload your online catalog as a PDF file
Once your upload is complete, Publuu will automatically convert it into an online catalog. It will add navigation buttons, page flip effect and preserve all original PDF links. No further updates required!
2. Customize your online catalog to match your brand
Select virtual catalog’s background template or upload your own image that reflects your brand identity. Easily upload your logo and customise your online catalog’s direct url with just a few clicks to boost your brand presence even further!
3. Make your online catalog engaging and interactive
Create an online catalog by adding animated hotspots with pop-up videos, photos, GIFs and audio files. Add automatically triggered photo slideshows to convey more information about your products and services faster. Stand out from the crowd!
4. Showcase product features and details
Tag your products with shopping cards containing extra information, prices, discount deals linking to your product page. Let your clients add your products to the shopping list that can be send via e-mail.
5. Publish and share your online catalog
Share your catalogs online with quick sharing options. Publish it on social media, send a direct link or embed it on your website for easy access by your target audience. The more people see it, the greater your chances of selling more products and services!
Online catalog examples
Explore interactive catalogs made by our clients, featuring products from various industries like home decor, fashion, real estate, and more. We’ve handpicked the best free digital catalogs examples that showcase exceptional items and unique gift ideas in user-friendly interfaces, guaranteeing an enjoyable shopping experience.
The key benefits of using our digital catalog software
Professional design
Transform your static and outdated PDFs into professional-looking digital catalogs with easy-to-navigate interface. Impress your clients with beautiful page-flip effect, animated background and an interactive table of contents.
Sharing with a link
Share your online catalog with a direct link. Simply copy your digital catalog’s URL and paste it into an e-mail, social media post or directly into a text message. You can share it using a QR code too!
Website integration
Integrate your online catalog into your website with our copy-and-paste embed code. Use the preview mode to check how the e-catalog will appear on your site before making it live.
Shopping hotspots
Add ‘buy’ hotspots to every product in your online catalog, allowing clients to shop directly from it. Delight your customers with a low-friction shopping experience!
Mobile friendly
Your online catalog will be automatically optimised to work and look great on any screen size, whether on tablets or phones. Give your clients the best possible reading experience on whichever device they use.
Replace content
Update your online catalog as often as you need without changing its URL. Keep your offer always up-to-date with just one click.
Catalog templates
Select a background for your online catalog from a variety of stunning templates created by professional designers. Go for an animated option to instantly stand out from the crowd!
Security features
Secure your catalog from unwanted access with multiple security features. Make sure that your content is always safe.
Performance and analytics
Check how popular your products are with our user-friendly statistics panel. Connect Google Analytics in just a few simple steps and get even more detailed analysis.
Product wishlist
Thanks to the wishlist feature your customers will be able to save their favourite products they wish to buy and the quantity to the integrated shopping list. Once the wish list is complete, they can email it to you so you can follow up with product avaibality, latest prices and close the deal eventually. With the wishlist enabled you can easily boost your sales by faster conversion readers into buyers. It will let you cut down on customer service expenses too!
With Publuu you can create a catalog online in minutes without any coding skills
Videos
Enrich your online catalogs with our video integration feature, allowing you to embed product videos directly into your catalogs pages. This will help your clients to understand your products better and increase engagement that will lead to a higher conversion rates.
Images
Bring your online catalogs to life with animated photo hotspots. Use them to reveal higher quality images in a pop-up or as part of an automated slideshow. This simple feature lets you show off your products better and makes shopping experience much more enjoyable.
GIFs
Add GIFs to your online catalog to grab your clients’ attention and present your items in a more interesting way. This feature can help you illustrate your product features better, demonstrate their use and keep customers engaged, potentially leading to more sales.
Audios
Embed audio files into your online catalog with just a few clicks. Use voiceovers for detailed products descriptions or play background music to enhance the atmosphere. Studies show that the right background music can boost sales by 40%!
Publuu has positively impacted our daily tasks by allowing us to share content digitally with anyone, anywhere, especially large files like our product catalog.
Jackie Hankard
Digital Content and Social Media Specialist at Somfy
It is very easy to use and navigate through each menu. The features are very comprehensive, it will provide you with quality output that will impress your audience.
Marlon Sunga
Learning & Development at LG Electronics
Publuu is a great tool for marketing. It has made our presentations and access to our booklet so much easier. It looks sharp, clean and sophisticated. So far I am happy!
Jean Bouvier
Professor of Digital Marketing at SKEMA Business School
We are serving customers from over 150 countries and helping over 10,000 businesses grow every day.
Here’s what makes Publuu the best online catalog maker
Intuitive and user-friendly
The Publuu interface is designed so intuitively that anyone from 10 to 90 years old can use it with ease. We’ve even been recognized on the G2 platform as the ‘Easiest to Use’!
Affordable prices
Publuu offers affordable pricing plans that fit any budget. Everyone from individuals to big businesses, can afford to make their own catalog online. It’s a cost-effective solution for all!
Multiple customization features
Publuu offers endless customization options for your online catalog, providing the flexibility to create unique and engaging user experiences. But we don’t stop there! We regularly update our features to ensure they meet every client’s needs.
Sharing made simple
The electronic catalog sharing proces of Publuu is designed to streamline the distribution of your online catalogs. By making it effortless, Publuu ensures that your product catalogs can be enjoyed by a wider audience, increasing your content’s visibility anywhere, at any time.
Mobile app for your online catalogs
Only with Publuu you can create an android mobile application for your digital catalogs, giving clients instant and offline access to your products on Google Play. This means uninterrupted access to your content, regardless of internet connectivity.
Lead generation
Publuu’s online catalog creator lets you quickly add a lead form to any page of your publication. With this feature you can turn your readers into leads instantly. By capturing leads at the moment when interest in your products is high, there’s a greater chance of converting those leads into customers!
No ads
Your online catalogs will be free of ads, ensuring your content stands out without distractions.
Unlimited pages
You can include as much content as you need without worrying about exceeding page limits. This is ideal for detailed product catalogs!
Complete support
Publuu’s dedicated support team ensures that all users receive guidance and assistance at every step of creating an online catalog.
Catalog FAQ
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What is an online catalog?
An online catalog is an electronic version of traditional print catalogs, presented over the internet. They may contain interactive elements such as videos, photo slideshows, GIFs, or even audio files. Digital catalogs can be easily shared online thanks to their multi-sharing features. They are cost-effective and a very practical marketing solution for all kinds of businesses.
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What is the purpose of using catalog?
Catalogs are used by various businesses as a form of advertising material, typically highlighting their products or services with detailed descriptions and images. They often include promotions and discounts for customers. The primary purpose of creating and distributing catalogs is to increase product sales.
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How to create a digital catalog?
Publuu is a ready-to-use solution for those who want to create an online catalog easily without coding skills. Our e-catalog software automatically transforms any type of PDF document into an interactive catalog online. No programming skills are needed.
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How big can my electronic catalog be?
The maximum size of an electronic catalog you can make with Publuu is determined by the maximum size of the PDF file you can upload, which varies by plan:
- The basic plan allows for a maximum PDF size of 150 MB.
- The optimum plan permits a maximum PDF size of 250 MB.
- The advanced plan increases this limit to 500 MB.
- The most comprehensive plan allows for PDF files of up to 1 GB.
It’s also important to note that the number of pages in your PDF is unlimited for each plan, so you are not restricted by the length of your document, only by the file size. -
How many interactive catalogs can I create with Publuu?
With Publuu, you can you can convert and then replace as many interactive catalogs as you want but your account’s storage capacity is limited, depending on the plan you choose. The specific limits are as follows: The basic plan allows for 10 digital catalogs stored at the same time.
Higher-tier plans allow for 50, 200, and up to 500 digital catalogs stored simultaneously, depending on the plan level you select. For more detailed information, please refer to the pricing page. -
Do you have a free plan or trial?
Yes, Publuu offers a 14-day free trial for all users, where you can test all of Publuu’s features.
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What is a digital catalog maker, and how can it help my business?
A digital catalog maker is a software tool or online platform that allows you to create online catalogs for your business. These e-catalogs can display your products or services in a visually appealing form, often with interactive elements such as videos, links, and slideshows.
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Do I need any design skills to create an online catalog with Publuu?
Our online catalog builder is user-friendly and do not require advanced design skills. Publuu is very easy to use, with ready-to-go templates that help you quickly make great-looking virtual catalogs to get your offer across.
Product catalog design tips
Digital catalog templates
Use online graphic resources to find your perfect catalog template. Many free catalog templates use boxes where you can place your product photos. Don’t be afraid to present as many images in your online catalogs as possible. Your customers want to evaluate your work before they pay for it.
Cover and the back page
The front page of your online catalog should feature the most attractive image, a descriptive, succinct title, and a brief description of the contents. The back cover should also contain contact information – you can also include some interesting offers that you want your reader to remember from your product catalog. It takes a lot of time and effort to make an effective cover design, but what if you could also use a catalog template to do just that? Using a free catalog template will enable you to create a professional and personal online catalog cover in just a few minutes. Think about this…
Call to actions
Use call to actions and hyperlinks. You can use Publuu’s unique hotspot feature to easily place them in your online catalogs to present extra product information to your clients. You can improve your customers’ online experience, by providing online photos, videos online or even audio files.
Compatibility of your online catalog
When you create and publish your digital catalog manually online, you are responsible for its compatibility with a variety of devices, operating systems, and web browsers. Make sure that your online catalog is accessible to everybody. Publuu can be a great help here.