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How to add a background image to your Flipbook
How to add a background image to your Flipbook

Color not cutting it? Add an engaging background image to create an immersive Flipbook experience.

Updated over 8 months ago

Browsing your Flipbook should be an immersive experience, and this can be enhanced by utilizing the background space around your Flipbook, too. As part of branding your Flipbook, you can set up a background color on which your Flipbook is presented.

But what if a background color just isn't enough? No worries, you can add any image background instead.

๐Ÿ“– This article explains:

How to insert a background image

You can add a nice background image to your Flipbook, in a few easy steps:
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  1. In the Flipbook view in iPaper, right-click on your Flipbook and select Edit settings.
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  2. Click on the Settings pane.
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  3. Select the Design tab from the tab menu.

  4. Select Branding, from the vertical menu on the left-hand side.
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  5. Click on Select image on the Background image setting. This will open your Media Library.
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  6. Upload or choose your background image from your Media Library.
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  7. Don't forget to save your changes.

Now, your visitors can enjoy your Flipbook with whatever cool backdrop you select! ๐Ÿ˜€

Guidelines and best practices for optimal results

The optimal size for your background image is one that can cover a desktop/laptop monitor display. In most cases, 1920ร—1200 pixels should be sufficient.

๐Ÿ’ก Smaller resolution can also be applied, but expect some pixelation/blur when displayed on large screens. Remember to optimize the image for efficient load times. See our ๐Ÿ“• Best Practices guide for tips on optimizing images!

Considerations when using background images

Background images offer an extra, immersive layer for visitors browsing your Flipbook via a desktop browser. As such, please note that background images are not visible on mobile browsers.

Take your Flipbook from flat PDF to engaging digital shopping experience

Understand how this, and other tactics, can help you attract and inspire shoppers, while also capturing buying intent and converting to a sale, in our Success Framework.

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