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Amazon KDP Cover Sizes

Amazon KDP cover sizes for eBook covers, paperback covers, hardcover covers, trim sizes, bleed, safe area, and spine-width formulas.

Last checked: 2026-05-03

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Use Amazon KDP pages when you need a Kindle eBook cover target or print-cover formulas for paperback and hardcover covers with bleed and spine width.

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KDP print covers are not one fixed size: cover width depends on trim width, page count, paper type, binding, and bleed. Start with the matching KDP page, then use the calculator before building final art.

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Amazon KDP eBook Cover Size: 1600 x 2560 Pixels Use 1600 x 2560 pixels for the Amazon KDP ebook cover canvas. Includes aspect ratio, crop notes, source confidence, and downloadable guide files. Amazon KDP Hardcover Cover Size KDP hardcover cover size uses the same planning inputs as paperback, but final artwork should be checked against the KDP calculator for the selected hardcover options. Amazon KDP Paperback Cover Size KDP paperback cover size depends on trim width, trim height, page count, paper type, spine width, and 0.125 in bleed on the outside edges. Amazon KDP Trim Sizes KDP trim size is the final interior page width and height. It controls cover height, front cover width, back cover width, and which print options are available.

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Amazon KDP eBook Cover Size: 1600 x 2560 Pixels Amazon KDP Hardcover Cover Size Amazon KDP Paperback Cover Size Amazon KDP Trim Sizes

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KDP cover sizing workflow

Step	What to decide
Format	Choose eBook, paperback, or hardcover before creating artwork.
Trim size	Pick the finished interior trim size, such as 6 x 9 in or 5 x 8 in.
Page count and paper	Use the final formatted page count and paper type to calculate spine width.
Bleed and safe area	Extend background to bleed and keep text away from trim and spine edges.

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KDP eBook cover guidance uses a fixed image target; paperback and hardcover covers must be calculated from trim size, bleed, page count, and spine width.

KDP Cover Calculator and Templates
Official KDP calculator and downloadable print cover templates.
KDP Paperback Submission Guidelines
Official KDP paperback cover formulas for bleed, cover width, cover height, safe area, and spine measurements.
KDP eBook cover image requirements
Official KDP eBook cover image quality guidance.

Last checked: 2026-05-03