KDP Cover Design FAQ

Answers to the most common questions about designing print covers for Amazon KDP paperback and hardcover books.

Can I add text to my KDP book spine?

How do I calculate spine width?

What is bleed on a KDP cover?

Cream vs white paper spine width

Hardcover vs paperback dimensions

Why no Standard Color for hardcover?

Minimum page count for KDP

Maximum page count for KDP

Why must page count be even?

Where does the barcode go?

Cover safe margin guidelines

PDF requirements for KDP covers

All available KDP trim sizes

What are wrap and hinge?

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