KDP Cover Calculator

SVG guide template

KDP Cover Template Generator

Create a lightweight guide template for paperback cover layout and use it as a reference layer in a design tool.

Use the toolRead requirements

Use the calculator result as a guide before official KDP verification.

Verified formula assumptions: 2026-07-08

Calculate the paperback wrap

Enter the production settings KDP uses. The output updates the cover size, spine width, SVG guide, and checker target in the browser.

Full width0.000 in
Full height0.000 in
Spine0.000 in

Layout measurements

    Estimates only. Verify the final file with Amazon KDP's official cover calculator and previewer before upload.

    Check an existing cover size

    Enter the document size from Canva, Acrobat, or another design tool. Differences within 0.01 inch are treated as close.

    What the SVG includes

    The generated SVG marks the back cover, spine, front cover, bleed area, trim-sized panels, and a barcode reserve. It is a guide, not a finished print-ready cover.

    Because the SVG has physical inch dimensions, design tools that respect SVG sizing can import it as a layout reference.

    Best use

    Generate the template after the manuscript page count is final. If page count changes, regenerate the guide and update the cover spine.

    Example trim and paper references

    PresetUse case
    5 x 8 inCompact fiction and nonfiction paperbacks.
    5.5 x 8.5 inCommon memoir, fiction, and trade paperback size.
    6 x 9 inPopular trade paperback and low-content book size.
    7 x 10 inWorkbooks, manuals, and larger nonfiction.

    FAQ

    Is the download a print-ready PDF?

    No. The v1 export is a simple SVG guide. Export your finished cover from your design tool using KDP requirements.

    Can I use the template in Canva?

    You can use the dimensions to set a Canva custom size and use the SVG as a visual guide if your workflow supports it.