KDP Interior Bleed Calculator
Summary
KDP interior page setup 6.125 x 9.25 in; 1838 x 2775 px at 300 DPI; 120 pages; bw interior
Details
- With bleed: width adds 0.125 in to the outside edge; height adds 0.25 in total.
- No extra bleed is added to the inside/gutter edge.
- Interior type recorded for export checklist: bw.
- Formula: trim width + 0.125; trim height + 0.25
Warnings
- Interior bleed rules differ from full cover bleed.
- Leave extra gutter space for binding on the inside edge.
- Verify export settings in KDP previewer before publishing.
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 interior bleed guidance. Last updated 2026-05-23.