Transform your PDF into a modern e-paper

With Prenly, you get fully branded apps to distribute e-paper, podcasts, web news, interactive crosswords and other publications – all from a single platform.

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45+ years
of innovation & expertise

100%
of Sweden’s daily newspapers

2+ million
readers daily

23 minutes
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This is Prenly

Prenly is driving the development of the next generation of digital newspapers, in close collaboration with industry publishers. The platform includes Prenly Workspace for creation and Prenly Reader for the reading experience.

Looking for a better digital solution for your local, county or regional newspaper? See how Prenly works

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Everything you need to grow your digital publishing

From digital editions and audience engagement to analytics, integrations and revenue opportunities. Explore the solutions that help publishers reach more readers and build sustainable digital businesses.

Digital Editions ↗ Integrations ↗ App Platform ↗ Audience Growth ↗ Analytics & Insights ↗

Printed newspapers, now digital. Simple and accessible
Transform your printed newspapers and magazines into digital formats that preserve the print experience while being fully accessible — with reading mode on iOS, Android, and the web. Learn more about digital editions Digital newspaper with icons for text-to-speech and video. A pointer highlights the phrase 'Convert text to speech with a single click'. At the bottom, the WCAG AA symbol indicates accessibility compliance.

Digital newspaper with icons for text-to-speech and video. A pointer highlights the phrase 'Convert text to speech with a single click'. At the bottom, the WCAG AA symbol indicates accessibility compliance.

Graphic overview showing how Prenly integrates with authentication systems, editorial platforms, analytics tools, and ad services via API and CSV.

Easily integrate with your existing systems
Connect your authentication system, collect user data, and forward it to your analytics tools. Streamline publishing with automatic imports from your editorial platform — Prenly is built for seamless integration with your current tech stack. Learn more about integrationsYour own app. Full control over content and design
Prenly is the only app you need to distribute all your content – from newspapers and web news to podcasts, puzzles, and supplements. With smart analytics, easy integration, and full control over both content and design, you deliver a seamless experience from start to finish. Learn more about the Prenly app
Illustration of Prenly's app interface where the user has full control over content and design. A panel displays customization options like color and layout, content types such as podcasts and puzzles, content grouping, and real-time updates.

Illustration of Prenly's app interface where the user has full control over content and design. A panel displays customization options like color and layout, content types such as podcasts and puzzles, content grouping, and real-time updates.

Berliner Verlag publications displayed in the Prenly app

Customer story

Berliner Verlag migrated multiple newspapers to Prenly without disrupting daily publishing

Berliner Zeitung, Berliner Kurier and Weltbühne successfully transitioned to Prenly while maintaining existing workflows, subscriber access and daily production – creating the foundation for future growth across the publishing group.

✓ Rapid migration with no disruption to readers

✓ Existing subscriber logins and workflows preserved

✓ Flexible platform ready for future CMS and API integrations

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More than replicas. Exclusive digital content
Enhance your printed replicas with exclusive digital features like additional images and videos, or create fully digital editions — all from one smart platform. Learn more about digital contentIncrease revenue with digital ads
Boost your sales with full-page digital ads that don’t interfere with your print pagination. Add call-to-action buttons to increase ad visibility without disrupting the reading experience. Learn more about digital ads Illustration of a full-page digital ad with a clickable 'Buy now' button, allowing the reader to purchase directly from the newspaper.

Illustration of a full-page digital ad with a clickable 'Buy now' button, allowing the reader to purchase directly from the newspaper.

"We created the world’s first digital newspaper for the visually impaired back in 1979. Today, we run the fastest growing platform for digital publishing — with the mission to make content accessible to everyone"
Jens Halvarsson, CEO of Textalk Group
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Image of Jens Halvarsson, CEO of Textalk Group, smiling and wearing a dark blue sweater.

From PDF to Modern E-Paper: Why Publishers Need More Than EPUB Conversion

Many publishers begin with a practical search: “convert PDF to EPUB.”

It is a logical starting point. The PDF already exists. The edition is finished. The print workflow is familiar. EPUB sounds like the next step because it promises a more flexible reading format for digital screens.

But for newspapers, magazines, and media companies, the real opportunity is bigger than changing one file into another.

A PDF to EPUB converter changes the file. Prenly transforms the whole reading experience.

Prenly is an all-in-one digital publishing platform that helps publishers turn PDF-based editions into branded apps, e-papers, article views, audio experiences, web news, and digital editions built around how readers actually read today.

With 45+ years of publishing innovation through Textalk Group, 100% of Swedish daily newspapers choosing Prenly, and more than 2 million readers using Prenly-powered experiences daily, the platform is built for publishers who need more than a format change. They need a better way to publish, distribute, engage, and grow.

Print vs Digital vs Hybrid Publishing: What Works Best for Modern Publishers?

Publishers are no longer making a simple choice between print and digital. The stronger question is how each format supports the reader relationship, the business model, and the editorial workflow.

Print still matters for many audiences. A printed newspaper or magazine can carry trust, routine, local presence, and premium value. At the same time, digital publishing has become essential for reach, accessibility, mobile reading, engagement, and reader data.

Hybrid publishing sits between the two. It gives publishers a way to keep the value of the edition while adding app, web, e-paper, and article-based digital experiences. For many established publishers, this is the most realistic route. For others, print-only or digital-only may still be the better fit.

Prenly is an all-in-one digital publishing platform for newspapers, magazines, and media companies. It supports publishers that want to develop digital editions, app and web experiences, e-paper products, article view, and connected publishing workflows.

How to Publish a Magazine: A Step-by-Step Guide for Modern Publishers

Publishing a magazine today is not only about producing a printed issue. Modern publishers need to plan content, design a strong reading experience, distribute across print and digital channels, engage readers after publication, and understand what keeps audiences coming back.

Newspaper clipping from 1979 showing Textalk’s founder Henryk Rubinstein with technology that enabled the world’s first digital newspaper for the visually impaired. Three bullet points highlight the company’s milestones: the world’s first digital newspaper for the blind, Sweden’s first web-based newspaper, and the Nordic region’s first e-commerce platform.

Pioneers since 1979
Prenly is powered by parent company Textalk, which in 1979 took the first step toward a more inclusive world by launching the world’s first digital newspaper for the visually impaired. Since then, we’ve continued to break barriers and create technology that empowers communities.

We believe in innovation that gives more people a voice, opens new paths for collaboration, and makes it easier to be part of something bigger. Learn more about TextalkBook a demo
Choose a time that works best for you. We’ll walk you through the platform, show you how it simplifies your workflow, and answer any questions you might have. And of course, it’s completely free. Book your free demo Image shows a calendar overview that allows you to book a demo directly with the Prenly team.