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About

BookCoversLab is a browser-based KDP cover creator built specifically for Amazon KDP authors. It automatically handles trim sizes, bleed, and spine math so you don’t need spreadsheets or manual calculations. With the built-in KDP cover calculator, BookCoversLab supports all common KDP trim sizes and paper types, and dynamically updates the spine width when you change your page count. Real-time preflight checks validate 300 DPI resolution, CMYK color profile, bleed, and safe zones, helping your cover pass KDP review on the first try. Authors can start from professional templates based on 10,000+ bestseller covers, or generate unique backgrounds using AI cover generation. You can convert an existing Kindle ebook cover into a full paperback or hardcover wrap in minutes, then export a print-ready PDF/X-1a:2001 file ready for upload to Amazon KDP. BookCoversLab is ideal for indie authors, small publishers, designers, and KDP beginners.

About

Classic touches like custom drop caps and ornamental flourishes are included in both print and ebook editions. So whether your readers prefer a paperback or a Paperwhite, they will see a beautiful, professionally-formatted book. Use Vellum to get the most out of ebooks. Assemble box sets of a series. Produce advance copies for early feedback. Connect with links to Facebook and Twitter. Add store links and help readers buy your next book. Generate ebooks for Kindle, Apple Books, Kobo, and more. And with Vellum’s instant turnaround, you can do it all on your schedule. Page numbers. Margins. Headers. Font. Line spacing. All of the setup that can take hours elsewhere happens automatically with every book you create. And Vellum goes beyond the basics to prevent widows, balance page spreads, and avoid short pages — all automatically. You’ll have a book that looks like it took days to create …in minutes.

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Audience

Indie authors, self-publishers, small publishing teams, freelance cover designers, and KDP beginners.

Audience

Writers, publishers and anyone interested in a software solution to design and create book prints and ebooks

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

API

Offers API

API

Offers API

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Pricing

$19.99
Free Version
Free Trial

Pricing

$199.99
Free Version
Free Trial

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 0.0 / 5
ease 0.0 / 5
features 0.0 / 5
design 0.0 / 5
support 0.0 / 5

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Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 5.0 / 5
support 5.0 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • I used this software for my first self-published book. I am not particularly tech savvy, but this was pretty easy (and exciting to see my manuscript materialize as a book!) It seems that for just about any and every question I came up with, there was a section in the tutorial to cover that, and tech support was available by email with a less than 24 hour turn around time. (I have never tried calling, so can't comment on that). The software is very versatile, you can play around with it for free, and only pay when/if you decide to generate files. Then it is a one-time fee that licenses you for unlimited books and ebooks. The files generated are clearly labeled for the different platforms, so it's easy to go to your distributor's website (Amazon, Ingram, Apple, Kobo) and upload directly. It also produces a PDF file. I love this program!

Cons

  • Haven't really found anything I don't like yet. I have only used it for one book so far; I am about to take my previous two books back from my hybrid publisher and re-republish them so that I can have more sales visibility and greater royalties, so I'll let you know. :)

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Company Information

BookCoversLab
Founded: 1600
bookcoverslab.com

Company Information

Vellum
Founded: 2013
vellum.pub/

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