LSC Communications converts hundreds of magazines into the right format

LSC Communications streamlines magazine formatting and delivery with the help of Webarch.When LSC Communications handled the distribution of finalized magazines across a range of digital platforms, they needed a solution capable of processing and adapting content from print-ready PDFs into multiple publishing formats—integrated into their existing workflows and scalable for high volumes.

Challenge: Converting finalized magazines into the right format—at scale, for multiple recipients

LSC Communications produced content for a wide range of clients, delivering to platforms such as Apple News, Amazon Kindle, Barnes & Noble, Readly, and other digital publishing services.

Their requirements included:

• Extracting and structuring content technically, without affecting layout and design
• Adapting materials to the correct format and metadata, based on the recipient
• Ensuring technical compatibility with each platform
• Managing external teams involved in structuring and technical cleanup
• Automating the entire production flow—from ingestion to delivery

Solution: Webarch as the central hub for content structuring, production, and distribution

With Webarch, LSC Communications was able to:

• Centralize the workflow from incoming PDFs to final delivery
• Automate steps like PDF compression, structural analysis, and format conversion
• Support multiple export formats: optimized PDFs, EPUB, XML, and article packages
• Invite external operators with role-based access to specific titles
• Feed finalized files back into their existing systems—without manual handoff

Result: A cohesive and scalable production workflow

Thanks to Webarch, LSC Communications was able to:

• Handle and deliver hundreds of magazines in multiple formats with a high degree of automation
• Collaborate effectively with external resources—without losing control
• Integrate the process into their existing tools, gaining both oversight and stability

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