Over the years of making photo books and brochures, I've tried quite a few software programs and online tools, and found only a handful that are really useful. Not because they're anything special, but because each has its own strengths and features. If you don't know where to start with brochure design, give these a try.
MWBook Layout
For brochure layout. Works much like PS, with mostly the same shortcuts. It has an AI-assisted layout feature: after importing content, it generates a first version automatically, then you fine-tune the details manually. Master pages are supported, so headers and page numbers only need to be set once. PDF export is vector-based, stays sharp when zoomed, and can be sent straight to print.
How to get it: https://soft.mwkj.net/sites/mwpaishu/
MWPDF Reader Pro
Use this to check the exported PDF after layout. It opens fast, files with hundreds of pages open in seconds. It has a bookmark table of contents, so jumping to a specific page is quick. You can add annotations while proofreading, then export a new version to compare after edits. Basic features are free.
How to get it: https://soft.mwkj.net/sites/mwpdfreader/
MW3D page-flip e-book software
Turns your laid-out PDF into a page-flip e-book. Pages turn with a paper-bending effect and page-turn sound, and you can add particle effect backgrounds. Export formats include HTML, EXE, MP4, and APK, viewable on both phones and computers. Assets are processed locally and never uploaded.
How to get it: https://soft.mwkj.net/sites/mw3dbook/
FLBOOK
Use this to publish your finished brochures. It's an online platform that works right in your browser. Upload a PDF to generate a page-flipping brochure with an automatic link and QR code—share it on WeChat and recipients can flip through it instantly. 200M of free storage with no ads, and PDFs under 10M have unlimited pages. When content updates, just republish and the QR code stays the same.
How to get it: https://flbook.com.cn/
MW Bookshelf
All your finished brochures are managed together on this bookshelf. It works like an online bookcase where all your past work is displayed, making it easy to browse. When clients visit, just open the bookshelf to show them previous cases.
How to get it: https://soft.mwkj.net/sites/mwbookshelf
