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to show you the options.
if you are using Amazon - create that account now.
24 minimum for Amazon
Some publication companies : 40 and up.
Keep your page numbers even.
Draw in a frame of reference that is accurate.
Here is the Amazon Cover Size template info
Download the Print File Calculator to figure out your bleeds
Kindle Create App: needed to upload to Amazon if not using the pdf method
eBook
Design a basic cover with our Cover Creator tool.
See a guide with detailed file type, size, and color requirements.
Paperback
Design a basic cover with our Cover Creator tool.
Try templates to create covers with any program that will open PNG or PDF file and save a PDF file.
See a detailed guide with file type, size, image, barcode, and color requirements.
5" x 8" (12.7 x 20.32 cm)
5.06" x 7.81" (12.85 x 19.84 cm)
5.25" x 8" (13.34 x 20.32 cm)
5.5" x 8.5" (13.97 x 21.59 cm)
6" x 9" (15.24 x 22.86 cm)
6.14" x 9.21" (15.6 x 23.39 cm)
6.69" x 9.61" (16.99 x 24.4 cm)
7" x 10" (17.78 x 25.4 cm)
7.44" x 9.69" (18.9 x 24.61 cm)
7.5" x 9.25" (19.05 x 23.5 cm)
8" x 10" (20.32 x 25.4 cm)
8.25" x 6" (20.96 x 15.24 cm)
8.25" x 8.25" (20.96 x 20.96 cm)
8.5" x 8.5" (21.59 x 21.59 cm)
8.5" x 11" (21.59 x 27.94 cm)