Question 1

Is the KDP Print Cover Generator free?

Accepted Answer

Yes, completely free. Generate and download as many print-ready PDF covers as you need — paperback, hardcover, or both — at no cost. No account required.

Question 2

What file formats does it generate?

Accepted Answer

Print-ready PDF at 300 DPI in RGB color space with all fonts embedded and layers flattened — exactly what Amazon KDP requires. Upload your eBook cover as JPEG or TIFF and get a complete cover PDF with back cover, spine, and front cover.

Question 3

Does it support hardcover covers?

Accepted Answer

Yes, both paperback and hardcover (case laminate) formats are supported. All 5 KDP hardcover trim sizes are included with correct wrap, hinge, and overhang dimensions calculated from official KDP formulas.

Question 4

How accurate are the cover dimensions?

Accepted Answer

We use the exact formulas from Amazon KDP's official documentation with full decimal precision — no rounding. Spine width, bleed margins, safe zones, barcode areas, and wrap dimensions are all calculated to match KDP's Cover Calculator exactly.