Resources for Digitizing Magazines
— Last updated August 2025 by Doris Fiedrich.
Platforms
- Flipboard. Aggregator to curate personalized digital magazines based on user-selected interests. Visit Site
- PressReader. Digital newsstand featuring 7000+ of the world’s most popular newspapers & magazines. Visit Site
- Readly. Swedish digital newspaper and magazine subscription service with content from over 1200 third-party publishers. Visit Site
- Zinio Digital Magazines and Books. A U.S.-based consumer magazine online subscription agency offering access to upwards of 6000 titles in over 190 countries. Visit Site
Makers
- 3D Issue. Digital publishing platform that specializes in online flipbooks. Visit Site
- Calaméo. Publishing platform for digital magazines that convert documents to publications and share them. Visit Site
- FlippingBook. Software & cloud service to create and store online publications with a page flip effect. Visit Site
- Flipsnack. Online flipbook maker to make brochures, magazines & catalogs. Visit Site
- Issuu. Digital publishing platform for magazines, catalogs. Visit Site
- Joomag. The all-in-one digital publishing platform. Visit Site
- PaperTurn. Flipbook service to create online magazine issues with video, photo, linking, sharing and website integration capabilities. Visit Site
Articles & Guides
- “12 Best Publishing Software: Top Picks By Category.” emagazines, Apr. 16, 2024. Recommendations for creating a catalog, a magazine, or an SEO-optimized blog. Read Article
- Berringer, Matt. “How to Create an Online Magazine in 10 Steps.” Nxtbook Media, Jan. 1, 2022. Provides a step-by-step guide to creating an online magazine. Read Article
- Deane, Claire. “10 Delightful Examples of Digital Publishing” Shorthand. Highlights the growth and creativity of digital publishing, featuring examples that show how platforms have revolutionized storytelling. Read Article
- “The Definitive Guide to Making a Digital Magazine.” Shorthand. Showcases examples of digital publishing, emphasizing its evolution into a mainstream tool for storytelling, marketing, and education through innovative formats like interactive articles, digital magazines, and immersive storytelling. Read Article
- Fabrizius, Jessica, assisted by Lindsay Stone. “Making the Most of the Digital Leap Forward: Identifying Digital Content Delivery Systems That Effectively Support Magazine Publishing in 2021.” March 30, 2021, final revised version May 4, 2021. Read Report
- Peshev, Mario. “What Makes Running a Digital Publication a Lucrative Business Venture.” Dec. 21, 2024. Discusses how running a digital publication can be a lucrative business by focusing on niche content, leveraging multiple revenue streams and maintaining audience engagement. Read Article
- Ritesh. “How to Transition from Print to Online Publications: It’s Easier Than You Think.” StoryLab.ai. Discusses the advantages of digital publishing. Read Article
- “TINY TEMPLATE (2012): THE DIGITAL PUBLISHING EDITION.” Alberta Magazine Publishers Association. Content: Make your online content matter. Generate revenue online by selling your brand. Maximize your online marketing & social media skills. Uploaded July 2025. Read Issue
- “The State of Publishing in Canada 2021.” Booknet Canada, 2022. Comprehensive overview of the Canadian English-language publishing landscape. Read Report
- Thieme, Kathleen. “What’s Your Mix of Six? Alternative Revenue Streams in Digital Publishing.” The Magazine Manager, Jun. 13, 2023. Explores six alternative revenue streams in digital publishing. Read Article
