KDP Cover Size Calculator
Summary
KDP cover 12.52 x 9.25 in; spine 0.27 in; pixel canvas 3756 x 2775 px
Details
- Formula: back cover + spine + front cover + 0.25 in outside bleed
- Spine multiplier: 0.002252 in/page
- Front: 6 × 9 in; Back: 6 × 9 in
Warnings
- Use the official KDP template generator before upload.
- Do not add crop marks or white borders around the one-page PDF cover.
Formula used
inches = pixels / DPI, pixels = inches × DPI, and effective DPI = pixels / print inches.
Limits and warnings
- Changing DPI metadata does not create new pixels.
- Printer, paper, sharpening, compression, and viewing distance affect perceived quality.
- Platform specs can change; official printer, KDP, Etsy or print-shop templates should be your final check.
FAQ
Is 300 DPI always required? No. 200–240 DPI can be acceptable for many prints, and 150 DPI can work for posters viewed farther away.
Do these tools upload files? No. Image checks run in your browser and are not uploaded.
Sources and last updated: KDP cover setup guidance. Last updated 2026-05-23.