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Real3D Flipbook – 3D FlipBook, PDF FlipBook, PDF Viewer, PDF Embedder

by creativeinteractivemedia

4.5
(11 ratings)

Create a 3D flipbook in WordPress in three steps:

  1. Upload a PDF or a set of images.
  2. Choose a viewer mode.
  3. Paste the shortcode, or drop the Real3D Flipbook block into any page or post.

No conversion service, no account, no per-book fees – your PDF files stay on your own server.

Works for magazines, catalogs, brochures, restaurant menus, portfolios, real estate listings, annual reports, newsletters, ebooks and product manuals.

Readers get a realistic, interactive 3D flipbook with a lifelike page-turning effect: pages bend and cast shadows as they turn, and it works on all devices and browsers – swipe to flip on a phone, tap to zoom, open it inline or in a lightbox. Prefer something plainer? The same PDF can be displayed as a scroll, slide or simple PDF viewer instead, by changing one setting.

Why Choose Real 3D Flipbook?

  • Realistic 3D Page Flip Animation

    • Experience the most realistic page-flipping effect with advanced 3D animations that captivate your audience.
  • Scroll Viewer, Slide Viewer, Simple Viewer, CSS 3D FlipBook, CSS 2D FlipBook

    • In addition to the realistic WebGL page-flip effect, you’ve got a range of other viewing modes and page-flip animations to pick from.
  • Fully Responsive and Mobile-Friendly

    • Flipbooks adapt perfectly to any screen size—desktops, tablets, or smartphones—ensuring a smooth user experience.
  • Easy Integration with Gutenberg and Shortcodes

    • Insert flipbooks effortlessly using Gutenberg blocks or shortcodes. No coding skills required.
  • Multiple View Modes

    • Choose from Lightbox, Normal, and Fullscreen modes to display your flipbooks the way you want.
  • Customizable Design

    • Personalize your flipbooks with various settings for toolbar, background, colors, and more to match your brand.
  • SEO Optimized

    • Built with SEO best practices to help your flipbooks rank higher in search results and attract more organic traffic.
  • High Performance

    • Optimized page loading and rendering so it works flawless on all devices
  • Most Feature Rich Free Flipbook Plugin

    • Lightbox flipbook
    • Automatically open PDF links as flipbooks
    • Auto generated flipbook thumbnail form PDF
    • Auto generated flipbook post (permalink)
    • Flipbook categories
    • Enable / disable any toolbar button
    • Zoom in to 100% page resolution
    • Share on all social media
    • Add HTML content to flipbook pages
    • Import / Export flipbooks as JSON and much more

Documentation

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Key Features

1. Realistic 3D Flipbooks

  • Bring your content to life with the most realistic 3D page-flipping animations available.

2. Open PDF Links as Flipbooks

  • Automatically convert PDF links into interactive flipbooks that open in a lightbox. Watch Video

3. Easy Migration from Other Plugins

  • Seamlessly convert shortcodes from PDF Embedder, DearFlip, 3D Flipbook, Wonder PDF Embed, and PDF.js Viewer to Real3D Flipbook.

4. Create Flipbooks in 5 Simple Steps

  1. Add New Flipbook: Go to Real3D Flipbook > Add New.
  2. Select PDF or Images: Upload your content.
  3. Publish: Save your flipbook.
  4. Copy Shortcode: Grab the generated shortcode.
  5. Embed: Paste it into any post or page.

5. Multiple Display Modes

  • Lightbox Flipbook: Open flipbooks in a fullscreen overlay triggered by buttons, links, or images.
  • Embedded Flipbook: Place flipbooks directly within your posts or pages.

6. Self-Hosted for Speed and Security

  • All files are stored on your server, ensuring fast load times and enhanced security.

7. Customizable Interface

  • Tailor your flipbooks with customizable toolbar buttons, backgrounds, colors, and control settings.

8. Responsive and Touch-Friendly

  • Optimized for touch interactions on mobile devices, providing a seamless experience for all users.

Advanced Features in PRO Version

Upgrade to Real3D FlipBook PRO to unlock:

  • 4K Resolution Zoom: Pages stay razor sharp at any zoom level — fine print and detailed artwork included. Lite renders standard resolution.
  • Optimized Page Loading: Multi-tier page textures — the right size per device and zoom level, for faster loading.
  • PDF Hyperlinks: Links inside your PDF stay clickable in the flipbook.
  • Text Search and Selection: Readers can search and select the full text of every page.
  • Toolbar and UI Customization: 7 layouts, 3 skins, custom colors, icons and buttons.
  • Google Analytics and Deep Linking: Track flipbook events and link directly to any page.
  • Mobile and Global Settings: Different setup for phones, shared defaults for all flipbooks.

See Lite vs PRO side by side — the same PDF rendered by both, and you can test your own PDF with PRO right on that page. Plans from $49/year with a 30-day money-back guarantee. All your existing flipbooks and settings carry over.

Add-Ons

  • Page Editor Addon: Add links, videos, sounds, YouTube, Vimeo and more to flipbook pages with a visual editor. Requires PRO.
  • WooCommerce Addon: Display a flipbook on the WooCommerce single product page.
  • PDF Tools Addon: Convert PDFs to images for faster loading and improved security. Requires PRO.
  • Elementor Addon: Use Real3D Flipbook with Elementor as an element.
  • Bookshelf Addon: Create responsive book shelves with flipbooks.
  • WPBakery Addon: Use Real3D Flipbook with the WPBakery page builder.
  • Preview Mode Addon: Show only the first N pages based on user login status.

See all add-ons

Upgrade to PRO for More Features

PRO adds 4K resolution zoom, working PDF links, text search, full toolbar and UI customization, Google Analytics and more — and all your existing flipbooks carry over. See Lite vs PRO side by side and test your own PDF with PRO. Plans from $49/year with a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Screenshots

Realistic page flip with WebGL - pages bend and cast shadows as they turn.

Realistic page flip with WebGL - pages bend and cast shadows as they turn.

Swipe mode - flip pages by swiping, made for phones and tablets.

Swipe mode - flip pages by swiping, made for phones and tablets.

Fully customizable flipbook viewer - toolbar buttons, colors, background and more.

Fully customizable flipbook viewer - toolbar buttons, colors, background and more.

CSS 3D flipbook - 3D page flip without WebGL.

CSS 3D flipbook - 3D page flip without WebGL.

Scroll PDF viewer - continuous scrolling instead of page flips.

Scroll PDF viewer - continuous scrolling instead of page flips.

Plugin Details

Active Installs
10K+
Total Downloads
247,915
Version
5.4
Requires WP
5.0
Requires PHP
Tested Up To
7.0.4
Added
2019-07-04
Last Updated
2026-09-15 8:26am GMT

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