Ask MagCloud: Digital Reading

Your Digital Library stores all of the digital publications you have saved or purchased. When you are logged into the MagCloud website, you can access your Digital Library through the Quick Links arrow next to your name at the top of any page, allowing you to read your publications in the MagCloud Web Viewer or download them as a PDF version.

On the MagCloud website, you can read online or download a PDF of the digital publications you previously purchased from your Digital Library.

The MagCloud web viewer allows online reading of digital publications on any web-enabled device. It allows readers to page forward and back, rotate, zoom in and out, and enter full screen mode when viewing a digital publication. Free digital publications can be read directly from the MagCloud website by clicking the “Read Now” button. Paid digital publications longer than 8 pages will have the first three pages and back cover available for preview on the MagCloud website, while publications less than 8 pages will only have the cover available, and once the publication is purchased it will be available for online reading in it’s entirety. The web viewer can also be launched from your own website by embedding one of the badges available on your Promote page.

The MagCloud web viewer is optimized for online reading and sharing of MagCloud digital versions within most browsers, without requiring you to download a PDF file to your computer.

If you are online, you can view digital publications in the MagCloud web viewer in most browsers. If you have downloaded a PDF version of a publication to your desktop, all you need is a standard PDF reader to view the PDF, such as Adobe Acrobat Reader.

On an iPad or iPhone running iOS 5.0 and higher you can also read publications in Safari using the MagCloud web viewer. Just click the Read Now button on any publication page or in your Digital Library, just as you would on a laptop or computer.

You can also view MagCloud digital versions in PDF format on any iOS device using the following instructions:

1. Log in to www.magcloud.com via Safari on your iOS device.
2. Browse and purchase, or select existing publications for download (via Account -> Digital Library)
3. Tap Download PDF for the digital version you want. This will start the download process. When complete the digital version will appear in Safari.
4. Tap anywhere on the screen to bring up additional Open In options at the top of the page.
5. Tap Open In... for all iOS applications available to read/store the PDF. Select your favorite (e.g. iBooks, Bookman, Goodreader, etc.)
6. Your MagCloud digital version should then open in the program you selected.
7. Read and enjoy!

On devices running Android 2.3 and higher you can read publications in your browser using the MagCloud web viewer. Just click the Read Now button on any publication page or in your Digital Library, just as you would on a laptop or computer.

You can also view MagCloud digital versions in PDF format on any Android device using the following instructions:

1. Log in to www.magcloud.com via the browser on your Android device.
2. Browse and purchase, or select existing publications for download (via Account -> Digital Library).
3. Tap Download PDF for the digital version you want. A download icon appears in the status bar. The download arrow is animated until the download is finished.
4. Open the status bar and tap the downloaded file item.
5. Select which application you would like to open the file in.
6. Read and enjoy in your PDF reader app of choice.

You can view MagCloud digital versions in PDF format on any WebOS device using the following instructions:

1. Log in to www.magcloud.com via the browser on your WebOS device.
2. Browse and purchase, or select existing publications for download (via Account -> Digital Library).
3. Tap Download PDF for the digital version you want. A download status bar will appear. The download status bar is animated until the download is finished.
4. Tap the download status bar and the file will open.
5. Read and enjoy.

Downloaded digital versions are for personal viewing on your device of choice — iPad, PC, Mac or mobile device. The PDF version can be printed on your home or office printer, but to respect the publisher's copyright it cannot be copied or modified.