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Cover · Covers
KDP cover template: how to build a cover file Amazon accepts the first time
A KDP cover template is not decoration — it is a spec. Here is how to generate one, what every zone means, and the mistakes that trigger a rejection.
#cover template#spine#print#amazon kdp
July 2, 2026 · 8 min read
Cover · Covers
Ebook cover size and KDP cover dimensions, explained in plain numbers
The exact pixel sizes, aspect ratio and file limits Amazon expects for Kindle and paperback covers, plus why 1.6:1 is the only ratio worth using.
#cover dimensions#resolution#ebook#print
July 6, 2026 · 6 min read