Print workflow

Book & KDP Print Tools

Calculate paperback spine width, cover dimensions, bleed, page-to-sheet counts and print-cost assumptions.

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Choose the outcome you need

Begin with one of the strongest workflows. The complete specialist library is still available when you need it.

Decision path

Build a paperback cover from the interior outward

1
Set interior page size and margins

Use final page count and bleed mode to establish the current minimum gutter/outside margins before fine layout.

2
Confirm trim size and final page count

The spine depends on the final interior page count and paper/interior type.

3
Calculate spine and full cover

The workspace returns spine, total spread dimensions and raster pixels at your selected PPI.

4
Compare an existing cover

Enter the actual artwork dimensions to see whether they differ from the calculated target.

5
Verify the current provider specification

Platform rules can change, so use the linked official KDP references before final upload.

Learn the decision

Common questions and production problems