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Yumpu

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What it is

Yumpu turns PDF files into online publications such as magazines, brochures, and reports. Readers can open them from a link or view them embedded on a website. The service converts uploaded PDFs into page-turning publications and says a magazine can be online in about two minutes. It extracts text for search-engine indexing, and publications can include links, videos, and picture galleries. Sharing options include social networks and email. Dropbox automatic imports, a WordPress plugin, and an API support workflows for importing PDFs, embedding publications, managing settings, and connecting external applications. The free plan allows three uploads; paid plans start at $19.95/mo with annual billing, and adFREE includes a 14-day trial. APPKiosk offers a custom app for Android or iOS, while PROKiosk includes apps for both; these app offerings include offline reading. The service is listed for Android, iOS, web, and API. Yumpu is headquartered in Diepoldsau, Switzerland.

Spec sheet

What it does
Yumpu converts PDF files into interactive online publications such as magazines, brochures, and reports that can be shared by link or embedded on websites.Read 30 Sep 2026 · helpcenter.yumpu.com
Intended users
Yumpu describes its audience as businesses, publishers, associations, government agencies, educational institutions, and creatives.Read 30 Sep 2026 · yumpu.com
API
Yumpu’s API can be used to upload magazines, manage publications, create access tags, edit publication settings, and connect external applications.Read 30 Sep 2026 · helpcenter.yumpu.com
Integrations
Yumpu lists Dropbox automatic magazine imports and a WordPress plugin for uploading PDFs and embedding converted publications.Read 30 Sep 2026 · helpcenter.yumpu.com
Mobile apps
APPKiosk offers custom apps for Android or iOS, while PROKiosk offers apps for both platforms; the app offering includes offline reading.Read 30 Sep 2026 · yumpu.com
Support
Yumpu says detailed customer support is offered in English and German, and provides [email protected] for inquiries.Read 30 Sep 2026 · helpcenter.yumpu.com
Headquarters
Diepoldsau, SwitzerlandRead 28 Sep 2026 · yumpu.com
Embedding and sharing
Yumpu publications can be embedded on websites and shared through social networks or by email.Read 30 Sep 2026 · yumpu.com
Hosting
Yumpu says it hosts magazines on Amazon Web Services and states an availability figure of 99.996%.Read 30 Sep 2026 · yumpu.com
Interactive content
Publications can include interactive elements such as links, videos, and picture galleries.Read 30 Sep 2026 · yumpu.com
PDF conversion
Yumpu says uploaded PDFs are converted into page-turning publications and that a magazine can be online in about two minutes.Read 30 Sep 2026 · yumpu.com
PDF download limit
Readers can download the original PDF when the publisher enables downloads, a feature available with any paid Yumpu subscription.Read 30 Sep 2026 · helpcenter.yumpu.com
Privacy and security
Yumpu’s privacy policy says it is written to meet EU GDPR and Swiss Federal Data Protection Act requirements and describes technical and organizational measures and TLS encryption.Read 30 Sep 2026 · yumpu.com
Search visibility
Yumpu extracts textual information from uploaded PDFs and prepares it for search engines.Read 30 Sep 2026 · yumpu.com

Plans and prices

FREE Free Free 3 uploads · Google indexing · website integration · social sharing Read 30 Sep 2026 · yumpu.com
adFREE $24.95 a month $24.95 /mo; annual option $19.95 /mo billed in a single payment of $239.40 Unlimited uploads · ad-free reading · custom branding · multimedia · API · 14-day free trial Read 30 Sep 2026 · yumpu.com
WEBKiosk $95 a month $95 /mo; annual option $85.50 /mo billed in a single payment of $1,026 Up to 100 uploads · magazine kiosk · corporate design · own subdomain · drag-and-drop editor · premium support Read 30 Sep 2026 · yumpu.com
APPKiosk $219 a month $219 /mo Unlimited uploads · custom-built app for iOS or Android · real-time updates · push notifications · personal contact person Read 30 Sep 2026 · yumpu.com
PROKiosk $339 a month $339 /mo Unlimited uploads · custom-built apps for iOS and Android · in-app subscriptions and single sales · subscriber management · user groups Read 30 Sep 2026 · yumpu.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Converts PDFs into page-turning publications.
  • Extracts PDF text for search engines.
  • Supports embedding, social sharing, and email sharing.
  • API can manage publications and settings.
  • Custom mobile app offerings include offline reading.

Limits

  • Free plan is limited to three uploads.
  • Original PDF downloads require a paid subscription.
  • APPKiosk supports Android or iOS, not both.
  • PROKiosk costs $339.00 per month.

Who it suits

Yumpu suits publishers, businesses, associations, educational institutions, government agencies, and creatives that distribute PDF-based publications. Its kiosk plans may suit organizations seeking custom mobile apps or magazine kiosks.

Verdict

Yumpu combines PDF conversion with embedding, sharing, search visibility, and publication-management tools. The free plan has a three-upload limit, while paid plans add options including branding, kiosks, and custom apps.

Where Specifiction places it

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