Create KDP-compliant Covers in 3 Minutes
BookCoversLab vs. Generic Design Tools
The specialized, safer choice for KDP publishing
| Feature | BookCoversLab | Generic Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic Spine Calculation | Automatic, real-time | Manual calculation required |
| Auto-Bleed Setup | Built-in with guides | Manual setup |
| KDP PDF Export | One-click, compliant | Complex export process |
| 300 DPI Validation | Real-time preflight | Manual checking |
| KDP-Specific Templates | All trim sizes | Generic templates |
| Safe Zone Guides | Automated | Manual placement |
Choose the tool built specifically for KDP success, not generic design software.
KDP cover template built for printing
Compliance, by design
Everything you need to export a print‑ready, compliant KDP cover template.
Trim sizes and paper types
All common KDP trim sizes and paper types.
Auto spine math you can trust
Live updates based on page count × paper type.
Title and author styling
Flexible typography with safe margins.
Full-cover wrap with bleed
Guides for bleed, trim and safe zones.
Preflight warnings before export
Catch issues early, avoid rejections.
CMYK and 300 DPI checks
Print-safe color profile and resolution.
A better KDP cover creator
Preflight as you design
Stop guessing and ship with confidence. Start with a free KDP cover template, design in our KDP cover creator, and check sizes with the built‑in KDP cover calculator.
Pass KDP Review on the First Try
Amazon rejects covers for low resolution or wrong formats. We don't. Our Real-Time Preflight engine runs a 300 DPI High-Resolution Check on every asset you upload and validates your design against Amazon's strict submission requirements as you work. When you're done, export a Print-Ready PDF that is pre-validated for first-time approval.
- ✅Automatic CMYK/RGB Optimization
- ✅No "Low Quality" Errors
Start with a Pro Template, Not a Blank Canvas
Why pay for designers or struggle with Photoshop? Get a Free KDP Cover Template pre-loaded with bestseller layouts. We analyzed 10,000+ Amazon bestseller cover trends and distilled them into One-Click Typesetting styles. Whether you're writing a thriller or a romance, just swap the text and image—the typography is already proven to convert.
- ✅100% Free to Start
- ✅No Design Skills Needed
Your Personal Cover Artist
Stop searching for expensive stock photos or hiring designers for every idea. Just describe your book's vibe in plain English and our AI Cover Generation creates professional-quality backgrounds instantly. Need a "dark forest with glowing eyes" or "modern city skyline at sunset"? Get it in seconds, royalty-free, and ready to use.
- ✅Unlimited AI Generations (Pro Plan)
- ✅Commercial Rights Included
Why BookCoversLab ensures your KDP covers are perfect
Engineering-grade precision meets effortless workflow
Flawless Fit: Auto Spine & Built-in Calculator
Zero Math Required
Stop doing manual math. Our engine handles the geometry for you.
- Built-in KDP Calculator: Instantly computes exact spine width based on your specific page count and paper type.
- Auto-Sized Canvas: Your workspace automatically adjusts to the precise dimensions—including the required 0.125" bleed.
- Zero Spreadsheets: Forget complex formulas. The layout updates dynamically as you edit.
✓ Supports all 12 KDP trim sizes with dynamic spine calculation
Guaranteed Approval: 300 DPI & Bleed Checks
Pass KDP Review on the First Try
Avoid rejection nightmares. We catch errors before you export.
- 300 DPI Enforcement: Automatically validates image resolution to prevent "low quality" rejection errors.
- Real-Time Preflight: Visual guides show you exactly where the safe zones and bleed lines are.
- Compliance Standard: Exports a technically perfect PDF/X-1a:2001 file tailored for Amazon's print machines.
✓ Real-time preflight prevents 95% of common KDP rejection reasons
Design in Minutes: Templates & PDF Export
Start with a Pro Template, Not a Blank Canvas
Start with a pro template, not a blank canvas.
- Instant Access: No software installation or downloads needed—open your browser and start creating.
- Smart Tools: Generate unique art with AI generation or apply one-click bestseller typography.
- One-Click Export: Get a print-ready PDF with full bleed, CMYK color profile, and embedded fonts instantly.
✓ Browser-based editor works on any device, no downloads required
Your Compliant KDP Cover Template in 3 Simple Steps
Tell Us Your Book
Select your format (Paperback/Hardcover) and enter your trim size and page count into our KDP cover calculator. No template downloads needed—our calculator sets up the exact canvas dimensions, spine width, and bleed automatically based on your specifications.
Create
Upload your artwork or use AI generation, then apply one-click bestseller typography styled from 10,000+ Amazon bestsellers. Our editor guides you with safe zones and bleed lines so your design stays KDP-compliant.
Export
Download your 100% compliant PDF and upload it directly to KDP. Export generates a print-ready PDF/X-1a:2001 file with all KDP requirements: 300 DPI, CMYK color, proper bleed, and safe zones.
The Only KDP Cover Creator You'll Ever Need.
Choose a plan and export a print-ready PDF with confidence.
AI eBook
Focused package for eBook covers
- High-resolution eBook cover
- AI cover generation (3x)
- One-click Bestseller Styling
- Real-time KDP eBook compliance
- 1 free revision
- Free social sharing
AI Print Pro
Print-ready PDF for paperbacks
- KDP print-ready PDF (Paperback)
- Enhanced KDP print compliance (with 300DPI auto-conversion)
- Includes everything in AI eBook
- AI cover generation (10x)
- One-click Bestseller Styling
- 3 free revisions
- Free social sharing
AI Author Suite
eBook + Paperback + Hardcover + Audiobook
- KDP hardcover cover PDF
- ACX audiobook cover
- Includes everything in AI Print Pro (Paperback + eBook)
- All-format technical compliance (KDP/ACX)
- AI cover generation (15x)
- AI-powered 3D cover mockups
- One-click Bestseller Styling
- 3 free revisions
- Free social sharing
AI Marketing Suite
Marketing creatives and A+ content
- AI-generated social ad creatives (20)
- AI-powered Amazon A+ Content banners
- Includes everything in AI Author Suite
- AI cover generation (20x)
- Advanced 3D cover mockups
- One-click Bestseller Styling
- 5 free revisions
- Free social sharing
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
1) Confirm page count and paper type. 2) Use the KDP cover calculator to get exact trim, spine and bleed. 3) Design a full‑wrap cover in the KDP cover creator or your editor, keeping text inside safe zones and filling the bleed. 4) Export a 300 DPI print‑ready PDF and upload to KDP.
Full‑wrap dimensions include front, back, spine, and bleed. Spine width depends on page count and paper type. Our calculator supports paperback/hardcover and white/cream paper, and outputs spec sheets and templates.
In KDP Bookshelf open your book, go to Paperback/Hardcover Content, choose ‘Upload a cover you already have (print‑ready PDF)’, upload the PDF you exported, and run the previewer. If trim, spine or barcode areas fail checks, fix in the cover creator, re‑export, and upload again.
In KDP Bookshelf, open Edit, replace the cover, and resubmit. The ASIN stays the same; storefront images may take time to refresh. BookCoversLab keeps version snapshots and visual diffs so you can revise and re‑export compliant files quickly.
Always verify the source and license; public domain isn’t always commercial‑safe. Watch for personality, trademark, or brand rights. BookCoversLab includes a licensing checklist and evidence vault and warns about potential issues before export.
KDP supports paperbacks and selected hardcovers. Hardcovers often have different bleed and dimension rules (case wrap, hinge/turn‑ins). BookCoversLab toggles modes, updates spine/bleed automatically, and outputs matching templates and export presets.
Open the KDP cover creator, start a project, choose paperback or hardcover, set trim size, page count and paper. Import artwork (or use AI), add title/author/subtitle, and position elements within the guides. Spine width updates from page count. Export a 300 DPI PDF with bleed when done.
What authors are saying
Proof from real publishing workflows
Uploading a KDP cover always felt like a gamble before. I had one rejected 4 times. With Bookcoverslab, it was approved on the first try, saving me at least a week of stress!
— Sarah Chen · Author of "Galaxy's Whisper"
For a small team, efficiency is everything. The AI in this amazon KDP cover creator is a game-changer. We can now produce a week's worth of high-quality covers in a single day.
— Mark Rivera · Founder of "Inkwell Press"
I have zero design skills, but after using their KDP book cover template, my new book looks so professional. I've had readers tell me the cover is what made them buy it. Sales are up 20% over my forecast!
— Emily Vance · New Author
For a small team, efficiency is everything. The AI in this amazon KDP cover creator is a game-changer. We can now produce a week's worth of high-quality covers in a single day.
— Mark Rivera · Founder of "Inkwell Press"
I have zero design skills, but after using their KDP book cover template, my new book looks so professional. I've had readers tell me the cover is what made them buy it. Sales are up 20% over my forecast!
— Emily Vance · New Author
The AI generator is magical! I described a 'whimsical forest with glowing mushrooms,' and it created the perfect background for my storybook. It’s a huge time and money saver.
— Maria Rodriguez · Children's Book Author
Keeping my series covers consistent used to be a nightmare. The ability to save my brand colors and fonts within a custom KDP cover template makes it a breeze.
— Kenji Tanaka · Sci-Fi Series Author
As a designer, I use Bookcoverslab to generate compliant base templates for my clients. The flawless KDP cover calculator has doubled my output and eliminated revision requests for technical errors.
— Laura Bennett · Freelance Cover Designer
The templates are amazing because they clearly follow the latest bestseller cover trends for the romance genre. My new cover fits right in with the top charts.
— Chloe Zhang · Romance Novelist
I'm on a tight budget and this tool saved me hundreds of dollars on a custom design without sacrificing quality. My thriller's cover looks gritty, professional, and reader-approved.
— Ben Carter · Thriller Author
The amazon KDP cover creator allowed me to establish a consistent, calming brand across my whole series of wellness books. The process was intuitive and the results were beautiful.
— Dr. Jessica Williams · Wellness Author
Getting the exact KDP cover dimensions for a 600-page hardcover with specific paper was always a challenge. The precision of the KDP cover calculator is incredibly reliable and saved me from costly printing errors.
— Sam O'Connell · History Author
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