By Hollie Toft
Let’s face the facts, standard PDF documents are a bit dull. Typically PDFs contain a lot of text, perhaps a couple of images, and usually not much else. From a user’s perspective, these PDFs can be lacklustre, uninspiring and boring to navigate.
That is where interactive PDFs come in! Interactive PDFs incorporate a variety of additional digital features such as enhanced navigation, eye-catching animations, embedded media and interactive forms that each work to enrich the user’s experience. By integrating these additional features, you can transform your old and boring PDFs into an engaging experience that will draw your reader in and hold their attention for longer.
In this blog, we explore 5 amazing and beneficial features that can be embedded into an interactive PDF!
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5 Features That Will Make Your Interactive PDF Amazing
1. Integrated Buttons
A unique feature you can add to an interactive PDF is an interactive button. These buttons are an excellent way to encourage user engagement within your document. This creates a more dynamic experience for users, allowsing them to easily navigate through different sections of the PDF.
For example, you can set up buttons that link to specific pages, sections, or even external resources, enabling users to access additional information seamlessly. This not only helps in guiding the reader through the content but also encourages exploration of the features embedded in the document, such as videos, forms, or additional text.
2. Animations & Transitions
Another notable feature is the integration of animations, which can enhance text, images, and transitions between pages in a document. One of the main advantages of this feature is its ability to create visually appealing content that captures users’ attention and encourages them to focus on specific areas of the document.
For instance, a sales brochure might utilise animations to highlight a particular call-to-action on the page, such as “Buy It Now” or “Contact Us.”
3. Embedded Media
One of the standout features of interactive PDFs is their ability to integrate high-quality audio and visual media directly within the document. Including captivating visuals and audio can enhance the explanation of the subject matter while providing an engaging and memorable experience for the user.
For instance, a sales brochure might benefit from including a video demonstration that offers additional information on how to assemble or use the product.
4. Hyperlinks
Another feature of interactive PDFs is the inclusion of internal and external hyperlinks. Internal hyperlinks help users navigate your PDF document more easily, allowing them to quickly access relevant pages within the document. External hyperlinks can direct users to important online resources outside of the document.
5. Interactive Forms
Interactive PDFs not only display content but also provide a way to collect additional information from readers. By incorporating checkboxes and text fields, the PDF author can gather relevant data from users, such as contact information and feedback. Furthermore, interactive PDFs can seamlessly integrate with CRM systems and other business software, making it easier to manage and extract the collected data
Summary
As you can see, there are many different features, applications, and benefits to creating an interactive PDF. Here at Eon Visual Media we are incredibly passionate about creating visually stunning and engaging interactive PDFs that are tailored to your needs. Let us help you stand out from the competition and engage your audience.
If you would like to find out more about how we can help your business, please contact us here. Or, alternatively, you can drop us an email at hello@eonsite.eondimeserver.co.uk!
