5x8 Paperback KDP Cover Template
Compact and portable. This 5x8 template is the industry standard for pocket novels and travel guides.
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| Trim Size | 5.0x 8.0" |
| Spine Width | 0.225"(5.71mm) |
| Page Count | 100 |
| Total Width | 10.475" |
| Total Height | 8.25" |
*Calculated for Amazon KDP Standard White Paper
Why choose 5x8 for Pocket Novels?
Creating a professional Journal at 5x8 with 100 pages on White Paper is all about balance. The 0.225" spine is thick enough for clean title text while still keeping the book light and portable. This template locks in the exact trim, bleed and spine width so your journal-style projects pass KDP review without guesswork.
Spine Text for 100 Pages
ADVICE: Since your book has 100 pages, the spine width is 0.225 inches, which is wide enough for text. Amazon allows spine text for books with 79+ pages. We recommend using a font size of 10pt-12pt and centering it carefully within the guides provided in this template.
Best use cases for this 5x8 layout
This 5x8 format is widely used for journals, planners and low-content interiors, giving readers a familiar, professional feel in hand.
How to design your 100-page Book Cover (3-Step Guide)
This 5x8, 100-page pocket paperback needs a clean, simple cover. Use these 3 short steps to keep text inside the safe area and readable even as a tiny thumbnail.
Step 1: Check the template zones
Download the 5x8, 100-page template above and open it in your design tool. Use it as a simple map of where artwork can bleed and where text must sit safely on this small cover.
- Bleed (pink): extend background colour or images fully to this edge so your 5x8 cover trims cleanly without white slivers.
- Live zone (white, tight): keep the title, author name and any small details well inside this box so nothing feels cramped or risks being cut off.
- Barcode block: leave the bottom-right reserved for Amazon's barcode with no text or key artwork.
Set Up Your Design Project
In your design software (e.g., Canva), create a custom canvas at 10.475" (width) by 8.25" (height) — this is the full wrap size for a 5x8, 100-page paperback. The 0.225" spine is very narrow for readable text on a pocket book, so treat it as a colour band and keep all important words on the front cover at a size that still looks clear as a small thumbnail.
Overlay and Export
Place the PNG template on the top layer at full size and lower the opacity so the guides are faint. Design your cover with the title sitting comfortably inside the white live zone. Before export, hide the guide and export a high-resolution "PDF Print" with bleed enabled and fonts embedded. Finally, zoom out until the cover looks thumbnail-sized to confirm the title is still easy to read.
FAQ for 5x8 Paperback Covers
The spine width for a 100-page 5x8 paperback on White Paper is 0.225". This gives you enough room for a compact spine title while keeping the book easy to hold.
Yes. 5x8 is a classic trim for compact novels and travel guides. It fits easily into bags and backpacks while still leaving enough room for readable text and comfortable margins.
Not if you design for it. Most authors use 10–12pt body text with generous leading in 5x8 novels. This template focuses on the cover math, but choosing a sensible interior font size is just as important.
Yes. With 100 pages, the 0.225" spine is thick enough for a short title and author name. Keep the text simple and well centred within the spine guides.