Flipbook Flow

Flipbook + QR code

Create a flipbook with a QR code

Publish your PDF, get a share link and a ready-to-print QR code, and let people read it on their phone in seconds.

QR codes are the fastest bridge between something printed and something digital. Pair one with a flipbook and a single scan opens your full document — brochure, menu, guide or report — right in the reader's phone browser.

From PDF to QR code in four steps

  1. Publish your PDF. Upload it to Flipbook Flow and publish it as an interactive flipbook. Our PDF to flipbook guide covers the details.
  2. Get your share link. Every published flipbook has its own public web address.
  3. Download the QR code. It's generated for you and ready for print or email.
  4. Scan on mobile. Readers point their camera at the code and start flipping through pages — no app, no download.

Why a flipbook is better behind a QR code

  • Made for phones. Swipe to turn pages, zoom into small print, and read comfortably on a small screen.
  • No file to download. The document opens instantly in the browser.
  • Optional call-to-action button. Point readers to your next step, like booking a tour or visiting your website.
  • Viewing analytics. See how many people opened the flipbook and which pages they viewed.

Ready to try it? Create a flipbook from a PDF you already have — it takes a few minutes and the Free plan needs no card.

Update later without reprinting

The QR code points to your flipbook's permanent link, not to a single file. When the document changes, you update the flipbook and the same code shows the new version. That's why flipbooks work so well for materials that get printed in bulk — read more about updating a PDF without changing the QR code.

Popular uses

  • Brochures handed out at events, tours and meetings
  • Menus and specials in restaurants
  • Handbooks and guides on posters and signage
  • Catalogs mailed to customers

Frequently asked questions

Do readers need an app to scan the code?

No. Most phone cameras scan QR codes directly and open the link in the browser.

Can I download the QR code as an image?

Yes. Download it as a high-resolution image for print or digital use.

Will the QR code still work if I update the flipbook?

Yes. The code points to the flipbook's link, which stays the same when you update the pages.

Is the QR code included on the Free plan?

Yes. Every published flipbook includes a share link and QR code. See pricing for plan details.

Give your printed materials a digital upgrade

Create a flipbook, download your QR code, and let people read your document with a single scan.