YUDU Publisher

What YUDU Publisher is

YUDU Publisher turns print-ready textbook PDFs into digital textbooks and eBooks that education publishers can enhance and deliver to teachers and students. Publishers can add video, audio, quizzes, animations, hyperlinks and other interactive material. Readers can open publications in a web browser or mobile application, with online and offline access. Students can add notes, bookmarks and highlights, and their annotations sync across devices. Built-in digital rights management lets publishers control access through logins and devices. Accessibility options include screen-reader compatibility, keyboard navigation shortcuts and adjustable text size in Reflowable Mode. YUDU offers branded apps for iOS, Android and Windows; listed platform support also includes macOS, web and an API. The API can integrate with subscription management systems to help manage access. The textbook features page also lists live chat platforms including Microsoft Teams, Slack, Zendesk, HubSpot and Salesforce, as well as Hotjar and Smartlook for behavioural analytics. The paid service is quoted according to pages published and hosting requirements. Quote options include branded apps, responsive design conversion, accessibility features, and self-publishing or production services. YUDU was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Clitheroe, Lancashire, United Kingdom.

Who it suits

YUDU Publisher suits education publishers converting print-ready textbooks into digital publications for teachers and students. It is a fit for publishers seeking interactive content, reader annotations, offline access, branded apps or controls over login and device access.

Limits

The Personalised quote plan is tailored to pages published and hosting requirements. Its price is available on request.

Getting started

1. Visit the YUDU digital textbooks website.
2. Request a personalised quote based on pages published and hosting requirements.
3. Choose branded app options for iOS, Android and/or Windows if needed.
4. Select self-publishing or YUDU production services.
5. Upload print-ready textbook PDFs for digital publication.

Verdict

Education publishers should consider YUDU Publisher when they need to turn print-ready PDFs into accessible digital textbooks with interactive material, annotations and offline reading. Its quote-based pricing and page and hosting requirements make it less suited to buyers who need a listed price before contacting the provider.