Book Cover Requirements by Platform
Dimension, format, color mode, and file size requirements for each major publishing platform — from ebook cover images to full-wrap print cover PDFs.
Amazon KDP Ebook Cover Requirements
KDP ebook cover requirements: minimum 625 × 1000px, ideal 1600 × 2560px, JPEG or TIFF, RGB, max 50MB, 1.6:1 height-to-width ratio. Verified from official KDP documentation.
View requirements →Apple Books Ebook Cover Requirements
Apple Books cover requirements: minimum 1400 × 2100px, JPEG or PNG, RGB with sRGB color profile, no CMYK. Strict validation — non-compliant covers cause rejection at submission.
View requirements →IngramSpark Print Book Cover Requirements
IngramSpark print cover requirements: PDF/X-1a, CMYK, 300 DPI, 0.125″ bleed all sides, spine width from page count and paper stock, ISBN barcode on back cover lower right.
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