A common question we receive is: “Why does my flipbook appear so small?” This issue often occurs when users embed their flipbook on a website. It’s one of the most frequent support questions we’ve handled.

How Flipbook Size Works

The displayed size of a flipbook depends on several factors:

1.Container Dimensions: The width and height of the element where the flipbook is embedded are critical. A flipbook cannot exceed the width of its parent container. While the height can often be adjusted in settings, the width is dictated by the container’s size.

2.Page Proportions: The aspect ratio of the flipbook pages affects its appearance. Even if the height is increased, the flipbook maintains its proportions and won’t stretch unnaturally to fill extra space.

3.Browser Window Size: Smaller browser windows or screens will result in a proportionally smaller flipbook.

4.Responsive Design: Flipbooks are designed to adapt to different screen sizes, which may cause them to appear smaller on certain devices.

5.CSS Styles: Conflicting CSS rules or external styles applied to the flipbook or its parent container can restrict its size.

6.Browser Zoom: The browser’s zoom setting can make the flipbook look smaller or larger depending on the zoom percentage.

7.Padding and Margins: Extra spacing applied to the parent container can reduce the visible area, making the flipbook appear smaller.

Why Is My Flipbook Appearing Small?

Several factors can cause a flipbook to look smaller than expected:

  1. Embedded in a Small Container: If the flipbook is placed inside a narrow container, it cannot expand beyond that container’s width. We recommend embedding it in a larger container.
  2. Height Not Defined: When the flipbook is set to 100% height but the parent container doesn’t have an explicit height, the flipbook may default to a minimal size. Always check the container’s height and set a specific value if needed.
  3. Placed Inside Hidden Containers: If the flipbook is inside hidden elements like tabs or accordions, it cannot calculate its size correctly on page load and will appear small. Using pop-ups can help resolve this issue.

You can set a fixed height for your flipbook, such as 500px, and it will display at that exact height. However, many users do not set a fixed height and still expect the flipbook to automatically appear larger.

In the latest version, flipbooks now automatically calculate their height based on the container’s width, ensuring they use the maximum possible size that fits within the available width of the parent container