Step-by-step guide

How to create a product catalog in 5 minutes

See how easy it is to build a product catalog for retail and wholesale in 10 simple steps with the Automatic Catalog Maker by Now In Store. Catalogs are available online, exportable in PDF format for print, shareable on social networks, and embeddable on your website or blog.

Online, PDF & print-ready
Shareable & embeddable
Retail & wholesale
Watch it happen

Build a catalog start to finish

In this short video we demonstrate how easy it is to create a product catalog for retail and wholesale. From a new catalog to a downloadable PDF, the whole process takes only a few minutes.

10 simple steps

How to create a product catalog: 10 steps

Follow these ten steps to go from a blank catalog to a finished, print-ready PDF.

1

Create a new catalog

Start a fresh catalog and choose the format that fits your collection.

2

Add your products

Pull in your products with their images, prices and details in a few clicks.

3

Reorganize your products

Drag and drop to arrange products into the order and grouping you want.

4

Customize headers

Set up section headers so buyers can navigate your catalog with ease.

5

Configure product captions

Choose which product fields appear, from name and SKU to price and description.

6

Customize your front cover

Design a front cover that puts your brand and collection front and center.

7

Customize your back cover

Add contact details, ordering information or a closing message on the back cover.

8

Generate a table of contents

Automatically build a table of contents so longer catalogs stay easy to browse.

9

Download the PDF

Export a print-ready PDF, share it online, or embed it on your website or blog.

10

Enjoy!

Your professional product catalog is ready to send to retail and wholesale buyers.

One tool, many outputs

More than just a product catalog

Automatically create online or printable catalogs, line sheets and order sheets from the same product data.

Online catalogs

Publish catalogs online and share them on social networks or embed them on your website or blog.

Printable PDF catalogs

Export a print-ready PDF in a few clicks, perfect for trade shows, mailers and in-store handouts.

Line sheets

Generate clean wholesale line sheets with product images, SKUs and pricing laid out for buyers.

Order sheets

Turn any catalog into an order sheet so wholesale customers can place orders quickly.

Shareable & downloadable

Share a link, download a file, or send your catalog wherever your customers are.

Embeddable

Drop your catalog straight into your website or blog with a simple embed.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about creating a product catalog with Now In Store.

How long does it take to create a product catalog? +
With the Automatic Catalog Maker you can create a product catalog in about 5 minutes by following 10 simple steps, from creating a new catalog to downloading the finished PDF.
Can I create catalogs for both retail and wholesale? +
Yes. You can build product catalogs for retail and wholesale, including line sheets and order sheets that show product images, SKUs and pricing for buyers.
Can I export my catalog as a PDF for print? +
Catalogs are exportable in PDF format for print. You can also publish them online, share them on social networks, and embed them on your website or blog.
Do I need design skills to make a catalog? +
No design skills are required. You add your products, reorganize them, customize headers, captions and covers, and the catalog is generated for you automatically.
Can I add a table of contents to my catalog? +
Yes. You can automatically generate a table of contents so longer catalogs stay easy to navigate for your customers.
How do I get started? +
Start a free trial, choose a catalog template, and follow the ten steps in the guide above. Need a hand? Contact our team any time.

Create your first catalog today

Automatically create online or printable catalogs, line sheets and order sheets. Start a free trial and build a professional product catalog in minutes.