See the whole issue at once
Your issue laid out as real spreads, from cover to back cover. Not a spreadsheet.
- Zoom in or out. Four view sizes, from a big-picture overview to a close-up of each page.
- Drag to reorder. Move a page and the page numbers update themselves.
- Link facing pages into a spread, for a story or ad that runs across both.
- Add and remove pages in pairs, so left and right pages never get out of step.
- Clear a page to start it over without touching the rest of the issue.
One page, several pieces
Split a page into parts, like a story and two ads. Each part gets its own artwork.
- Ads stay on the outside edge. A side-column ad sits on the correct side of left and right pages, automatically.
- Drag to swap parts. Ads only swap with other ad spaces, so they never end up in the middle of a story.
- Change the layout any time. What fits moves over, and you are warned before anything is removed.
Drop the file on the page
Drag a PDF or image onto a page. The plan shows the real artwork, not a file name.
- Pick the page from a multi-page PDF. You see every page and choose the one you want.
- Double-page ads fill both sides. Drop the PDF on the left page and the next page lands on the right.
- Clear progress. You see the file name and how far the upload has got.
Know what's sold and what's still open
Every page shows its status: editorial, ad, advertiser, payment, category and notes. You also see who changed it last, and when.
- Planning
- In progress
- Approved
- Ad planned
- Ad in progress
- Ad approved
- Open
- Reminded
- Paid
- Filter the plan and pages that don't match fade out, so you can see where the unsold pages are.
- Jump to any page by typing its number.
- Search by title, advertiser or status, on its own or together with the filters.
Share the issue with anyone
Flip through the issue like the printed copy, on any screen.
- A preview PDF of the whole issue, in one click. Every page is marked with the issue name and date. Tested with issues of more than 180 pages. Send it to clients for approval.
- Open the original file behind any page, or copy a link to send to a colleague.
- View-only users see everything, with a clear note that they can't make changes.
Built for teams in more than one place
Give each person access to the locations they work in, and they only see those issues. One account covers all your titles and regions. Admins see everything.
- Lock a finished issue. After that, only admins can change it. Everyone can still view it.
- Clear messages. When something isn't allowed, people are told why.
- Security built in. Access is checked on the server for every change, so the website and the apps follow exactly the same rules.
Admin
Everything, in every location
Location admin
Creates, locks and exports issues for their locations
Editorial (Redaktion)
Edits pages and uploads artwork
Viewer
Can look at everything, can't change anything
Every change is recorded
Each issue and each page has a history of who did what, and when. It can't be edited or deleted, and everyone can read it.
Live updates. When someone makes a change, you see it right away.
Who changed it last, and when, on every page.
Flatplanner for iPhone, iPad and Mac
A native app for Apple devices is coming. It uses the same account, the same data and the same access rules as the website.
iPhone and iPad from the App Store. The Mac app as a download that updates itself. Managing people and locations stays on the website.
iPad and Mac
Everything the website does: plan pages, upload artwork, search, the flipbook and the preview PDF.
iPhone
Check the plan, update statuses and notes, and upload artwork, even a photo straight from the camera.
Read offline
Issues you've opened stay readable without internet. Making changes needs a connection.
Small things that make a big difference
English and German
Each person chooses their language. Search works in both.
Light and dark mode
Each device remembers how you like to work.
Works on tablets and phones
Touch and hold a page to drag it.
Fast, even for big issues
Previews load quickly, even on a phone.
Nothing to install
It runs in your browser. We take care of hosting and updates. Each publisher has its own account.
See what's new
Release notes are one click away in the app.
See it with one of your own issues
Tell us a little about your titles and your team. We'll show you how Flatplanner works for you.
- Tell us about your titles and your team
- We find a time that suits you
- You see the plan, the roles and a preview PDF in action
We have your details and will email to set up your walkthrough.