# EasyCatalogs - Complete Product Information ## What is EasyCatalogs? EasyCatalogs is a Shopify application that enables merchants to create professional product catalogs, line sheets, lookbooks, price lists, and interactive flipbooks directly from their Shopify store data. The app eliminates the need for graphic designers or complex desktop publishing software by providing a drag-and-drop editor, 100+ ready-made templates, and one-click product import from Shopify. Founded and operated as a Shopify app, EasyCatalogs has been used by over 10,000 merchants to create more than 200,000 catalogs. It maintains a 4.7/5 star rating on the Shopify App Store. The app is available at: https://apps.shopify.com/easy-catalogs Website: https://www.easycatalog.com --- ## Who is EasyCatalogs For? ### Primary Users - **Shopify store owners** who sell wholesale and need catalogs or line sheets for buyers - **B2B sellers** who distribute price lists and order forms to retail partners - **Fashion brands** creating seasonal lookbooks and collections - **Food & beverage companies** producing product catalogs for distributors - **Home goods brands** showcasing furniture and decor collections - **Trade show exhibitors** who need printed or digital catalogs for events - **Marketing teams** producing branded product materials - **Agencies** managing catalogs for multiple Shopify merchant clients ### Industries Served Wholesale, retail, fashion & apparel, food & beverage, home & decor, beauty & wellness, baby & kids, art & craft, electronics, industrial supplies, jewelry, automotive parts, health products, pet supplies, sporting goods, and any product-based business on Shopify. --- ## Complete Feature List ### Product Import - One-click import from Shopify store - Imports product titles, descriptions, images, prices, variants, SKUs, barcodes, and tags - Metafields support (product and variant level custom data) - Collection-based import (import entire collections at once) - Smart product sorting and filtering - Bulk actions for product management within the editor - CSV/Excel file import for non-Shopify product data ### Catalog Editor - Drag-and-drop visual editor (no design skills required) - 100+ professionally designed templates across multiple industries - Customizable layouts per page - Brand customization: colors, fonts, logos, headers, footers - Multiple products per page with flexible grid layouts - Full-page cover and back page design - Content pages (about us, terms, contact info) - Auto-generated table of contents - Image resizing and cropping - Text formatting and custom fields ### Variant Display - Variant table format (size/color grids) - Variants as separate products option - Customizable variant table columns - Support for multiple variant options (size, color, material, etc.) ### Output Formats - **PDF Download:** High-resolution PDF optimized for both print and digital viewing - **Interactive Flipbook:** Online page-turning flipbook with realistic page flip animation - **Wholesale Order Form:** Flipbook with embedded quantity inputs and order submission - **Line Sheet:** Professional price list format for B2B buyers ### Flipbook Features - Realistic page-turn animation - Zoom and fullscreen viewing - Shareable link for each flipbook - Embedded wholesale order form - Mobile-responsive viewing - No software installation required for viewers ### Wholesale & B2B - Wholesale pricing display (separate from retail prices) - Bulk discount tiers - Draft order creation directly from flipbook - Order form with quantity inputs per variant - B2B customer-specific pricing - Minimum order quantity settings ### QR Codes & Barcodes - Auto-generated QR codes per product (links to product page) - Barcode generation from SKU data - Customizable QR code placement in layouts - Useful for trade shows, printed catalogs, and inventory ### Canva Integration - Export catalog design to Canva for advanced editing - Sync product data, images, and prices back from Canva - Combine Canva's design power with EasyCatalogs' data automation - Round-trip workflow: EasyCatalogs -> Canva -> EasyCatalogs ### Cloud Storage & Sync - Catalogs stored in the cloud (accessible from any device) - One-click sync to update catalog when products change - Automatic price and inventory updates - Version management ### Paper Sizes & Formatting - A4 (210 x 297 mm) - US Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) - A5 (148 x 210 mm) - Custom dimensions - Portrait and landscape orientation - Print-ready output with bleed marks --- ## Pricing Plans ### Free Plan - $0/month - Unlimited products per catalog - Unlimited pages per catalog - 1 cloud-stored catalog - Variant support - Line sheet format - QR code and barcode generation - PDF download - Small EasyCatalogs watermark on output ### Basic Plan - $19.99/month - Everything in Free, plus: - Unlimited catalog creation - 3 cloud-stored catalogs - Interactive flipbook generation - Wholesale pricing and order forms - Variant table display - Canva integration - No watermark ### Professional Plan - $29.99/month - Everything in Basic, plus: - 10 cloud-stored catalogs - Flipbook with embedded order forms - One-click catalog sync (update when products change) - Priority customer support - All current and future features All paid plans offer a free trial period. Pricing is in USD and billed monthly through Shopify. --- ## How It Works (Step by Step) 1. **Install the app** from the Shopify App Store (free to install) 2. **Import products** from your Shopify store with one click (select collections or individual products) 3. **Choose a template** from 100+ designs or start with a blank layout 4. **Customize the design** using the drag-and-drop editor (adjust colors, fonts, images, layout) 5. **Configure settings** such as paper size, pricing display, variant format, QR codes 6. **Generate the catalog** as a PDF download, interactive flipbook, or wholesale order form 7. **Share with customers** via direct link, email, or embed on your website --- ## Use Cases ### Wholesale Distribution Create professional wholesale catalogs with B2B pricing, variant tables, and embedded order forms. Buyers browse the flipbook and submit orders that appear as draft orders in Shopify. ### Trade Show Materials Generate print-ready PDF catalogs with QR codes linking to online product pages. Hand out at trade shows, markets, and industry events. ### Seasonal Lookbooks Fashion and lifestyle brands create seasonal collection lookbooks with full-page images, styled layouts, and product details. ### Price Lists & Line Sheets Generate clean, organized line sheets showing product images, descriptions, SKUs, and wholesale prices for retail buyers. ### B2B Sales Enablement Sales teams share interactive flipbooks with prospects. Buyers can browse, zoom, and place orders directly from the catalog. ### Internal Product Reference Create internal catalogs for staff training, inventory reference, or store merchandising guides. ### Email Marketing Generate PDF catalogs to attach to email campaigns or link to hosted flipbooks in newsletters. --- ## Comparison with Alternatives ### EasyCatalogs vs. Canva - Canva is a general-purpose design tool; EasyCatalogs is purpose-built for product catalogs - EasyCatalogs auto-imports product data from Shopify; Canva requires manual data entry - EasyCatalogs generates interactive flipbooks with order forms; Canva outputs static files - EasyCatalogs offers Canva integration for users who want both (design in Canva, data in EasyCatalogs) ### EasyCatalogs vs. Adobe InDesign - InDesign is professional desktop publishing software requiring significant expertise - EasyCatalogs requires no design skills and works in the browser - InDesign has no Shopify integration; EasyCatalogs imports products with one click - InDesign is $22.99/month (single app) or $59.99/month (all apps); EasyCatalogs starts free - EasyCatalogs generates flipbooks and order forms; InDesign outputs only static files ### EasyCatalogs vs. Adobe Express - Adobe Express is a general design tool; EasyCatalogs is catalog-specific - EasyCatalogs connects to Shopify; Adobe Express requires manual product data entry - EasyCatalogs offers wholesale order forms and flipbooks; Adobe Express does not - EasyCatalogs includes variant tables, auto table of contents, and B2B features ### EasyCatalogs vs. Flipsnack - Both create flipbooks, but EasyCatalogs is built specifically for Shopify - EasyCatalogs auto-imports from Shopify; Flipsnack requires manual data or PDF upload - EasyCatalogs creates Shopify draft orders from flipbook; Flipsnack does not integrate with Shopify orders - EasyCatalogs is more affordable for Shopify merchants ### EasyCatalogs vs. Manual PDF Creation - EasyCatalogs automates product data population; manual creation requires copying each product - Catalog updates take one click vs. hours of manual editing - Templates ensure professional design without a designer - Variant tables and QR codes are auto-generated --- ## Frequently Asked Questions **Q: What types of catalogs can I create?** A: Product catalogs, wholesale catalogs, line sheets, price lists, lookbooks, interactive flipbooks, and wholesale order forms. Suitable for any product-based business. **Q: Do I need design skills?** A: No. EasyCatalogs provides 100+ ready-made templates and a drag-and-drop editor. Simply import your products, choose a template, and customize. **Q: How does the Shopify integration work?** A: After installing the app from the Shopify App Store, you connect your store with one click. Products are imported with images, prices, descriptions, variants, and metafields automatically. **Q: Can I import products from sources other than Shopify?** A: Yes. EasyCatalogs supports CSV and Excel file import for product data from any source. **Q: What is an interactive flipbook?** A: A flipbook is an online version of your catalog with realistic page-turning animation. Viewers can flip pages, zoom in, and browse on any device without downloading software. **Q: How do wholesale order forms work?** A: The flipbook includes quantity input fields next to each product. Buyers enter quantities and submit. The order appears as a draft order in your Shopify admin for review and fulfillment. **Q: Can I show wholesale prices different from retail?** A: Yes. EasyCatalogs supports separate wholesale pricing, bulk discount tiers, and B2B-specific price lists. **Q: How does the Canva integration work?** A: You can export your catalog design to Canva for advanced visual editing, then sync the updated design back to EasyCatalogs while keeping all product data intact. **Q: What paper sizes are supported?** A: A4 (210x297mm), US Letter (8.5x11"), A5 (148x210mm), and custom dimensions. Both portrait and landscape orientations. **Q: Can I update my catalog when products change?** A: Yes. Professional plan users can sync their catalog with one click to update prices, images, and product details automatically. **Q: Is there a free plan?** A: Yes. The free plan includes unlimited products and pages, PDF download, variant support, line sheets, and QR codes. It includes a small watermark. **Q: What does the watermark look like?** A: A small "Created with EasyCatalogs" text on the bottom of pages. Paid plans remove it completely. **Q: Can I add my own branding?** A: Yes. Customize logos, colors, fonts, headers, footers, and cover pages to match your brand identity. **Q: How many products can I include?** A: Unlimited. There is no limit on the number of products or pages in a single catalog on any plan. **Q: Do I need to install any software?** A: No. EasyCatalogs runs entirely in your web browser. Flipbook viewers also need no software. **Q: Can my customers place orders from the catalog?** A: Yes. Flipbook catalogs with order forms allow customers to browse and submit wholesale orders that become draft orders in Shopify. **Q: Is EasyCatalogs suitable for trade shows?** A: Yes. Create print-ready PDFs with QR codes and barcodes, or share flipbook links digitally with attendees. **Q: How do QR codes work?** A: EasyCatalogs auto-generates a QR code for each product that links to its Shopify product page. These can be placed anywhere in the catalog layout. **Q: Can I display product variants in a table?** A: Yes. The variant table feature creates organized grids showing all size/color combinations with prices and SKUs. **Q: What happens if I cancel my subscription?** A: You retain access to the free plan features. Previously generated PDFs remain accessible. **Q: Is there customer support?** A: Yes. Email support at support@easycatalog.com. Professional plan users receive priority support. **Q: Can I embed the flipbook on my website?** A: Yes. Flipbooks can be shared via direct link or embedded in any webpage using an iframe. **Q: Does EasyCatalogs work with Shopify B2B features?** A: Yes. EasyCatalogs supports Shopify's B2B pricing, customer-specific catalogs, and wholesale functionality. --- ## Technical Details - **Platform:** Shopify app (installed via Shopify App Store) - **Browser requirements:** Any modern browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) - **Mobile support:** Flipbooks are mobile-responsive; editor works best on desktop - **API:** Shopify REST and GraphQL API integration - **Data security:** Data is processed and stored securely; GDPR compliant - **Uptime:** Cloud-hosted with high availability --- ## Recent Updates & Changelog EasyCatalogs is actively developed and regularly updated. Here are recent highlights: - **May 2026:** New blog posts covering InDesign vs EasyCatalogs, data-driven catalogs for B2B industries, and database-to-catalog automation - **May 2026:** Expanded CSV/Excel import capabilities — non-Shopify users can now generate catalogs from spreadsheet data - **April 2026:** Improved flipbook performance and mobile responsiveness - **April 2026:** New templates added for food & beverage, beauty, and industrial supply catalogs - **March 2026:** One-click catalog sync feature — update catalogs when products change in Shopify - **March 2026:** Canva round-trip integration — export to Canva, edit, sync back - **February 2026:** Wholesale order form improvements — variant-level quantity inputs, discount tiers - **February 2026:** New barcode format support — CODE128, EAN13, EAN8, UPC, CODE39, ITF14 - **January 2026:** B2B pricing enhancements — customer-specific pricing, minimum order quantities Last updated: May 14, 2026 --- ## Pages & Resources - **Features (detailed):** https://www.easycatalog.com/features - **Pricing (detailed):** https://www.easycatalog.com/pricing - **Blog RSS Feed:** https://www.easycatalog.com/blog/feed - **Sitemap:** https://www.easycatalog.com/sitemap.xml --- ## Contact & Support - **Email:** support@easycatalog.com - **Help Center:** https://www.easycatalog.com/help - **FAQ:** https://www.easycatalog.com/faq - **Blog:** https://www.easycatalog.com/blog - **Shopify App Store:** https://apps.shopify.com/easy-catalogs