Designing it is as easy as choosing a kindle ebook cover template. We recommend that all images be submitted at 300 pixels per inch at the size they will appear in your ebook. Cover creator can also help you design a basic paperback cover that meets kdps specifications. Well be using enchantment as our example, but you can of course use any book you want. When uploading your own images to cover creator, make sure. Simply the book cover depicts the sketch of the plot. Correct ebook cover specifications are hard to find because each major ebook company. Kindle paperwhite and kindle ereader case with harry potter themed book of spells cover compatible with new paperwhite 2018 4.
Nov 28, 2019 unless the book spine is an issue for you i am certain you will love the free book mockups created with out software. It seems like such an obvious feature, i dont understand why it has not been implemented. The typical fiction cover, for print books, is 6x9, at 300dpi. Choose from a black, merlot, or walnut removable cover. If youre having a problem and need assistance, please contact us. Oct 27, 2011 for kindle publishing, does the book cover size have to match the size of the content pages.
I want it the display the cover of the book i am currently reading. You finished your newest book and the first printed copy just arrived in the mail, and now. Create a paperback cover amazon kindle direct publishing. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. For best quality, your image would be 2820 pixels on the shortest side and 4500 pixels on the longest side. Unless the book spine is an issue for you i am certain you will love the free book mockups created with out software. Amazon claims that the 2019 kindle includes updated electronic ink technology for better contrast.
Sep 20, 2014 as you can see above, i used a picture of the kindle book cover as seen on the paperwhite for julie harpers new release, reading comprehension for girls, for this post. On the paperback content tab, scroll down to the book cover section and click launch cover creator. I had bought one of the classic titles which they have war and peace, which, like many of the classics, had no cover image. How to correctly format an ebook for amazon kdp with microsoft word the basics duration. I prefer the 6 x 9 or 600 x 900 ratio as it appears more like a traditional book.
Also make sure that your book cover uses a rgb color profile. The basic kindle 2019 feature roundup, tech specs, pics. Convert your kindle or ebook cover into acx audio book cover all audio book cover will meet all acx cover requirements. There is a much better way to make a book cover that will stand out from the crowd. Save your book cover as a pdf to print it in stunning high resolution.
The reason might be that pdfs are considered documents rather than books by kindle pw2. How to choose the right book cover dimensions reedsy. When publishing the ebook you may need to reduce the resolution and size thereby creating a smaller file size. The reason is that ebook readers are getting more powerful, with higher screen resolution, so to make a cover that will look good for the next few years at least, it. Even if you create your book files with mobipocketcreator or have a kindle cover image under 63kb, its a good idea to make the original image 900 by 1200 pixels or 938 by 1250 pixels to take advantage of zoom and pan. If youve used paid elements from canvas library you can go ahead with a print run of up to 2000 copies. If youre creating a cover for an ebook, you can share and sell it as many times as you like. Find out what book cover dimensions you should be using when designing. How to choose the right book cover dimensions in 3 simple steps. The tech specs of the display are the same as in the previous generation.
There is a direct relationship between image ppi and image size. Apr 14, 2016 longest kindle battery lifethe included leather charging cover boosts battery to last months. Make sure you produce the cover at the correct size. They have a minimum resolution of 300 dpi dots per inch. This is a very large image, more dots than any current kindle device can display, but it means its a little bit future proof. If the same book may be also going to print, youll need 300 dpi at the reproduction size. Choose from three colourscharcoal black, blue, and red. The cover has magnets that activate the sleepwake function in the kindle when the cover is either closed or opened. Browse the topics below to learn about creating an ebook cover. Kindle direct publishing converts images for upload to the kindle store and display on kindle and supported devices. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading brown on resolution. Aug 11, 2018 so, as a brief public service, as of may, 2012, here are the amazon kindle ebook cover height and width specifications, courtesy of the amazon kdp book publication website. Longest kindle battery lifethe included leather charging cover boosts battery to last months.
Amazon kindle ebook cover specifications height and width size. So those are the recommended dimensions, but to save yourself time you should grab. Kindle direct publishing terms and conditions digital pricing. Select the mockup template you would most like to see your book cover rendered as.
This is equivalent to the shape of your old, standard definition tv. Am i the only person who thinks this would be awesome. For the best results, all images should be sized at 100%, flattened to one layer, and inserted into your manuscript file at a minimum resolution of 300 dpi dots per inch. Thankfully, resolution is usually not defined in ebook publishing as it is only the important in printing, but the web standard is 72dpi, so dont go under it. Do you want a totally free book cover maker for your book. This is slightly more square than an 6 x 9 inch book cover. Kindle oasis features a highresolution 300 ppi display for crisp, laserquality textall on the same 6 display size as kindle voyage.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading brown on. They have since updated the title on the kindle store with a picture for the cover. To make sure readers have the best experience, use highdefinition images wherever possible. Pluck a significant element from the book that will translate into an effective image, for example, a weapon or a spray of blood would be perfect on a violent thriller just as hearts or hands would work well on a romance novel. Compared to a printed cover, kindle books are viewed in the first instance at a very small size on the amazon bookshelves so bear this in mind. Although there is some dispute over this and the image size seems exceedingly big. For the best results, images should have a minimum resolution of 300 ppi pixels per inch.
The book cover is the most important part of a book which gives a basic idea about the content. This can easily be seen if you hover over an image stored on your computer, or rightclick and check properties. If the book is just a book, it attempts to download the cover from amazons servers, using the exth 1 meta field asin, aka amazon product id. Format images in your ebook amazon kindle direct publishing. As you can see from this new image, amazon now has a link to their product image guidelines page, which now shows this same information. Nov 08, 20 compared to a printed cover, kindle books are viewed in the first instance at a very small size on the amazon bookshelves so bear this in mind. Kindle paperwhite guides light toward the surface of the display with its builtin front lightunlike backlit tablets that shine in your eyesso you can read comfortably for hours without eyestrain. However, in the technical details section on kindle 2019 product. In my gig you will get professional, eye catching and best quality book or ebook cover designs. Here you see dimensions this can be measured in inches, centimeters or pixels, book cover size width and height and resolution measured in dpi dots per inch. For kindle publishing, does the book cover size have to match the size of the content pages. Create an ebook cover amazon kindle direct publishing.
Design your cover in the design layer, using the template pdf or png file as the guide layer. New amazon kindle oasis with leather charging cover high. Jan 28, 2019 here you see dimensions this can be measured in inches, centimeters or pixels, book cover size width and height and resolution measured in dpi dots per inch. Color photos only print in color if you chose the color ink printing option for your book.
Fintie folio case for kindle fire hdx 7 20 release. Download high resolution book cover art help desk geek. In general, illustrated titles such as photography, art, and cookery books tend to have a wider trim which lends itself to the imagery. Jan, 2012 print and ebook covers, a matter of resolution by joel friedlander on january, 2012 8 comments one of the regular tasks of a book cover designer is preparing cover images for a clients use in promotions, website design, a whole host of things. There is the file size how many megabytes big your ebook cover file is, e. For ebooks, image resolution is measured by pixels per inch ppi. In addition, the product cover is displayed on the web, so the resolution only.
I would like to update the title on my device so that it shows the cover art. Get images for your cover you can choose an image from our image gallery or from your computer. I am faiza, professional ebook, book and kindle cover designer. If youre formatting for ebooks, you only need 72 dpi screen resolution. The average ebook readers screen kindle, nook simple, and ipad has. The file size for kindle covers is independent and uniform, the same size no matter the content page size set. This can affect the quality of your cover when displayed on reading devices. Thin and lightweight design allows for hours of comfortable reading. Azw3 book covers very small on kindle paperwhite im having a very picky issue with my personal azw3 titles on my new kindle paperwhite. And while you wont find every books artwork, you will find a large number of them. A possible answer would be to convert the pdf to mobiazw3 format and then set the cover, which i believe will work fine if it wasnt for the bad quality and unreadability of the produced files.
Shop for kindle paperwhite, 6 inches display with wifi online in india. Kindle paperwhite 7th gen, 6 high resolution display with. Open the pdf or png file for the paperback book cover template in your image editing software. Minimum of pixels on the longest side, ideal heightwidth ratio of 1. Create ebook cover, kindle cover, createspace cover design by. How i got all my book covers to show on my kindle paperwhite.
Format images in your paperback amazon kindle direct. Both of the displays here are 6 inches, but the paperwhite has a higher resolution that makes it much sharper at 300 pixels per inch ppi compared to 167 ppi for the basic kindle. New book cover size and ratio requirements for kindle, barnes. So, as a brief public service, as of may, 2012, here are the amazon kindle ebook cover height and width specifications, courtesy of the amazon kdp book publication website. Huckleberry finn, from allan classics, displays a much larger version of the original photoshop file in the kindle catalog than for the inside book cover. Adjust your screens brightness for great reading in any light. Upload a high resolution book cover cropped to the front only. Azw3 book covers very small on kindle paperwhite mobileread.
That is the physical height and width of the image. In fact, if you create a page for the cover, then you will end up with a double cover in your kindle book. If you also publish in print, you probably cant just use the front cover of your print book for your kindle book if you wish to have an aspect ratio of 1. Opens and closes just like a book to wake your kindle or put it to sleep. Im in the process of publishing my second ebook for the amazon kindle, and one thing thats currently hard to find on the amazon website is. I would only use for images intended for screen viewing, i generally use photoshop for everything else. The cover image you upload will appear on your amazon detail page. It is not required for you to place the image in your kindle ebook. You dont need any design skills at all to create a fantastic free ebook cover for your new ebook. Prepare, publish, promote prepare your book create your cover paperback cover.
When you upload your cover, you can choose to provide your own barcode. A redesigned builtin light features 60% more leds than any other kindle, increasing the consistency and range of screen brightness for improved reading in all types of lighting. We provide you unlimited revisons until you are fully satisfied. The main function of a kindle book cover, or indeed any book cover, is to somehow represent or sum up the story within. According the amazons guidelines, a the ideal size for an amazon kindle cover image is as follows. Magnetic attachment ensures cover is securely closed. Jul 17, 2016 how to correctly format an ebook for amazon kdp with microsoft word the basics duration. The reason is that ebook readers are getting more powerful, with higher screen resolution, so to make a cover that will look good for the next few years at least, it has to be bigger. Product magnetic leather smart case cover for kindle fire hd 7 dark blue magnetic leather smart case cover for kindle fire hd 7 dark blue product fintie folio case for kindle fire hdx 7 20 release slim fit pu leather standing cover w auto sleepwake, love tree. It can be disappointing spending time or money designing an ebook cover only to find that. Book cover designs premade and custom book covers home. Watersafe fabric cover complements your kindle oasis, so you can read in more places. Kindle oasis waterproof ereader with highresolution display. For some reason the covers show up at about 60% of the size they should be showing up on the device.
Choosing the size and shape of your ebook cover the average ebook readers screen kindle, nook simple, and ipad has an aspect ratio of 1. Prepare, publish, promote prepare your book create your cover create a book cover create an ebook cover. Complete guide to book cover sizes why do they matter. Print and ebook covers, a matter of resolution by joel friedlander on january, 2012 8 comments one of the regular tasks of a book cover designer is preparing cover images for a clients use in promotions, website design, a whole host of things. How to choose the right book cover dimensions in 3 simple. When i turn my kindle off and place it on my coffee table, desk, night stand etc. Since we have wide range of premade book covers you are guaranteed with best creative quality designs for a reasonable price.
I want the books cover art displayed when my kindle is off. Your cover must be a single pdf that includes the back cover, spine, and front cover as. Design book covers with canvas free book cover maker. We deliver professional amazon kindle book cover design with 300 dpi resolution using premium images for the cover design, also you can choose your own image from depositphotos website for the design. Amazon kindle ebook cover specifications height and width.
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