How do i create a PDF-based publication

Learn how to upload a PDF to Publisher and what you need to be aware of.

Create a PDF-Based Publication

There are two types of publications in Publisher:

• Live Editor Publication (based on feed data)

• PDF Publication (flipbook format)

This guide covers how to create a PDF Publication.

📥 Step 1: Upload Your PDF

1. Go to the Publications module.

2. Click Upload PDF.

📝 Step 2: Fill Out the Form

General Options:

• Title → Shown in the app.

• Publication start/expiration → When it appears/disappears in the app.

• Offer start/expiration → When the offers are valid.

PDF:

• Click Upload PDF and choose your file (drag’n’drop or browse).

• By default, the first page is used as preview.
  → To change it, upload a new image in the Preview file section.

📂 Step 3: Check Publishing Path

• Make sure the publishing path has a green checkmark.

• If not:

  • A publication with the same name already exists.

  • Change the path until you see ✅.

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💾 Step 4: Save & Process

• Click Save and edit.

• This starts PDF processing.

• A spinner will appear in the PDF section while it's working.

🔍 Step 5: Review & Publish

• Use the arrow buttons to preview the pages.

• When everything looks good, click Publish to send it to the app.