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Books:  11962

FORMATS

E-Book version

Epub conversion of the translated book

  • The EPub files must be validated by using EPubCheck or download and install the validator on your PC from this site: https://www.w3.org/publishing/epubcheck/docs/installation
  • The EPub files must be validated by using KindleGen and must follow the directions indicated into Kindle Publishing Guidelines
  • The EPub files inside cover must have the smallest side of at least 800px and smaller than 2 Megapixel (suggested resolutions: 800x1000px and 1000x1300px)
  • The area of the embedded ePub cover (and of any other embedded image) must be lower then 4.000.000 square pixels
  • Title and Author Name.
    Your book's title must match exactly to what was entered during our title setup process and must not be written in all capitals. The author's name is required to appear in the interior of your e-book, either a full name or initials only. Please make sure the initials match the full name you entered during our setup process, and vice versa.
  • In case of translated books you must indicate the translator's name in the first pages of the book.
  • It is essential to split the file into chapters.
  • It is mandatory to create the embedded index of the ebook.
  • It is mandatory you create a copyright page.
    A copyright page could be as simple as your name (or your publisher’s name if you have one), the copyright symbol and the year:
    "© John Smith 2024"

E-book cover rules:

  • The e-book cover file must be in JPG format
  • The e-book cover should be provided in high resolution and the smallest dimension must be at least 1400px (the recommended size is 1875x2500 pixel)
  • We don't accept pornography or offensive depictions of graphic sexual acts.
  • The cover should only be the "front cover", with no back neither spine

HELP!

If you are not able to independently perform the conversion of your book into the e-pub format or make its cover we can do it for you.

Have a look to our ADDITIONAL SERVICES.

Paperback version

Languages:

Since, for paperback versions, we mainly use the Amazon KDP print on-demand service, there are limitations for the supported languages.
To view the list of currently supported languages >> Click here << .

How to Create a Cover PDF for your Book:

ATTENTION! Important.
Download the Paperback Cover Template from AMAZON and follow exactly all instructions.

1) Calculate the spine width of your book
The spine width is based on the number of pages in your book:
For black and white-interior books:
White paper: multiply page count by 0.002252
Cream paper: multiply page count by 0.0025
Example of spine width calculation for a 60-page black and white book printed on white paper: 60 x 0.002252 = 0.135"

For color-interior books:
Multiply page count by 0.002347
Example of spine width calculation for a 60-page color book: 60 x 0.002347 = 0.141"

2) Set up your document
Your cover must be a single PDF that includes the back cover, spine, and front cover as one image.
You can submit your cover on any size page as long as the printable area is:
• Measured exactly to your book's trim size, spine width, and .125" bleed
• Centered horizontally and vertically

Minimum Cover Width: Bleed + Back Cover Trim Size + Spine Width + Front Cover Trim Size + Bleed
Example calculation at 6" x 9" cover with 60 B&W pages on white paper: 0.125" + 6" + 0.135" + 6" + .125" = 12.385"
Minimum Cover Height: Bleed + Book Height Trim Size + Bleed
Example calculation: 6" x 9": 0.125" + 9" + .125" = 9.25"

3) Design your cover
Safe Zone
Text and images must be at least .125" inside the trim lines to ensure that no live elements are cut during the bookmaking process.

Title and Author Name
Your book's title must match exactly to what was entered during our title setup process. You are not required to include the title name on the front cover as long as it is written in full on the spine of your book. If your book does not meet the minimum page count of 101 for spine text, you will be required to add your book’s title in full to your front cover page. The author's name is required to appear in the interior of your book, either a full name or initials only. Please make sure the initials match the full name you entered during our setup process, and vice versa.

Images
Images may be CMYK or RGB color. All images should be sized at 100%, flattened to one layer and placed in your document at a minimum resolution of 300 DPI.

The spine of your book
Every book will vary slightly when bound. Allow for 0.0625" variance on either side of the fold lines for your cover. For example, if your spine width is 1", your text should be no wider than 0.875". Because of this variance, avoid hard edges or lines that end on the fold line. For books with 130 pages or less, we strongly recommend a blank spine. Blank spines are required for books with less than 101 pages.

Barcode
When your files go through the review process, our system will place your ISBN barcode in a 2" by 1.2" white box in the lower right-hand corner of your book's back cover. Our standard trim size templates will show you exact barcode placement. Images or text in the barcode location will be covered when the book is printed. Make sure no important elements appear where the barcode will be placed.
If you choose to provide and place your own barcode, be sure it is a high-resolution image. The barcode can be located on the back or front cover of your book, at a recommended size of 2" wide by 1.2" tall. You are welcome to add an additional UPC barcode for distribution purposes if applicable.

4) Prepare for Printing
1.The printable area of your document must be the right size, including bleed.
2.Make sure the printable area is centered within your document.
3.Make sure all live elements are inside the safe zone.
4.Export your file as a print-ready PDF. Be sure fonts are embedded.
5.The maximum accepted file size for your book cover is 40 MB.

How to Create an Interior PDF of Your Book:

One text-page per PDF-page; One PDF-page per page number. Your document's dimensions will be the book's final trim size, plus bleed (optional) with margins.
The available formats are:

  • 5" x 8" (12.7 x 20.32 cm)
  • 5.25" x 8" (13.34 x 20.32 cm)
  • 5.5" x 8.5" (13.97 x 21.59 cm)
  • 6" x 9" (15.24 x 22.86 cm)
  • 5.06" x 7.81" (12.85 x 19.84 cm)
  • 6.14" x 9.21" (15.6 x 23.39 cm)
  • 6.69" x 9.61" (16.99 x 24.41 cm)
  • 7" x 10" (17.78 x 25.4 cm)
  • 7.44" x 9.69" (18.9 x 24.61 cm)
  • 7.5" x 9.25" (19.05 x 23.5 cm)
  • 8,27" x 11.69" (21 x 29.7 cm)
  • 8.5" x 11" (21.59 x 27.94 cm)
  • 8.25" X 6" (20,96 X 15,24 cm)
  • 8.25" X 8.25"(20,96 X 20,96 cm)
  • 8.5" X 8.5" (21.59 X 21.59 cm)

Title, Author's Name, Translator's Name and Copyright
Your book's title must match exactly to what was entered during our title setup process.
The author's name is required to appear in the interior of your book, either a full name or initials only. Please make sure the initials match the full name you entered during our setup process, and vice versa. In case of translated books you must indicate the translator's name in the first pages of the book.
It is mandatory you create a copyright page.
A copyright page could be as simple as your name (or your publisher’s name if you have one), the copyright symbol and the year:
"© John Smith 2024"

Images
Images may be CMYK or RGB color. All images should be sized at 100%, flattened to one layer and placed in your document at a minimum resolution of 300 DPI.

Bleed
Does your book contain images?
If you want your images to bleed to the edges of your book, ensure that they extend at least .125" beyond the final trim size from the top, bottom and outer edges and submit your PDF .25" higher and .125" wider than your selected trim size to accommodate the full bleed area. You are welcome to include background design with text in the gutter area, and to bleed outside the edge of the page as long as it meets bleed requirements. Keep in mind that body text must still comply with our margin specifications.

Audiobook version

Technical specifications

The audiobook files must:

  • be consistent in overall sound and formatting
  • include opening credits: title, subtitle (if applicable), author's name, narrator's name and closing credits (The end at least)
  • be comprised of all mono or all stereo files
  • include a retail audio sample that is between one and five minutes long
  • contain only one chapter/section per file, with the section header read aloud
  • have a running time no longer than 120 minutes for each file
  • have room tone at the beginning and end and be free of extraneous sounds
  • measure between -23dB and -18dB RMS and have -3dB peak values and a maximum -60dB noise floor
  • be a 192kbps MP3, Constant Bit Rate (CBR) at 44.1 kHz

Audiobook cover rules

The audiobook cover must be:

  • JPG format
  • Not smaller than 3000 x 3000 pixels
  • Not smaller than 72 dpi resolution
  • 24-bit (True Color) minimum
  • RGB color (not CYMK)
  • Images must be a true square, not a rectangular image with borders

Audiobook cover image content:

  • Must contain both the name of the title and author(s)
  • Cannot refer to physical media (such as CDs) other than the audio presented
  • Cannot show scans of jewel cases, promotional stickers, or cellophane
  • No pornographic or offensive materials

HELP!

If you are not able to independently perform the conversion of your book into the e-pub format or make its cover we can do it for you.

Have a look to our ADDITIONAL SERVICES.

Do not forget to add our logo to you book cover:

>> Click here to download the logo <<

HELP!

If you are not able to independently perform the conversion of your book into the right PDF format or make its full cover we can do it for you.

Have a look to our ADDITIONAL SERVICES.