Upload-Ready KDP Cover Design
Budget: $10 – $175 USD
I’m preparing to launch a non-fiction title on Kindle Direct Publishing and I need a cover that sails straight through KDP’s pre-flight checks. The tone of the book is informative with a light touch of humor, so the design should feel authoritative yet approachable. I’m drawn to strong photographic imagery rather than illustration or heavy graphics, and I’d like the photo to work seamlessly with clean, modern typography.
Once I confirm the exact trim size and page count with you, I’ll supply the KDP template and back-cover copy. From there I’d like two initial concepts, followed by up to two rounds of tweaks on the option I choose.
Deliverables
• Print-ready PDF (front, spine, back) built on the KDP template, including bleed, correct spine width, and room for the barcode
• High-resolution eBook cover JPG that meets Amazon’s 300 dpi and sizing guidelines
• Editable source file (PSD, AI, or InDesign) with linked assets
Acceptance criteria
• Passes KDP Cover Calculator without warnings
• No pixelation when viewed at 100 % zoom on a 4K monitor
• Text and key elements remain legible in thumbnail view
If this aligns with your skill set, let’s talk timing and any image suggestions you might have.
Once I confirm the exact trim size and page count with you, I’ll supply the KDP template and back-cover copy. From there I’d like two initial concepts, followed by up to two rounds of tweaks on the option I choose.
Deliverables
• Print-ready PDF (front, spine, back) built on the KDP template, including bleed, correct spine width, and room for the barcode
• High-resolution eBook cover JPG that meets Amazon’s 300 dpi and sizing guidelines
• Editable source file (PSD, AI, or InDesign) with linked assets
Acceptance criteria
• Passes KDP Cover Calculator without warnings
• No pixelation when viewed at 100 % zoom on a 4K monitor
• Text and key elements remain legible in thumbnail view
If this aligns with your skill set, let’s talk timing and any image suggestions you might have.