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Cover Specs
Peter G
Posted: Wednesday, April 1, 2015 9:57 PM
Joined: 4/1/2015
Posts: 2


I am ready to upload a manuscript, but I have a friend who is designing a custom cover for me. Are there any design specifications for covers of BookCountry ebooks? Width, height, pixels, megabyte maximum? Thank you.
Amber Wolfe
Posted: Wednesday, April 1, 2015 11:28 PM

Hi, Peter. Welcome to Book Country

 

Yes, there are specifications for Cover upload. They are:

 

Acceptable file formats: PG (.jpg), GIF (.gif) or PNG (.png)

 

Maximum File Size: 20 MB

 

Color Space: RGB (not CMYK)

 

Resolution: 200 pixels per inch, though 300 pixels per inch is recommended

 

Recommended Proportions: 1400 x 2100 pixels

 

Minimum Width: 1400 pixels

 

Minimum Height: 2100

 

Copyright: You must either own the copyright or be able to provide written permission from the creator (artist, photographer, etc.) in order to use the work on your eBook's cover

 

Text Restrictions: You can include the Title, Subtitle, or author name in your uploaded cover image, plus text such as endorsements or illustrator credit is acceptable

 

Logo Free: Logos from another publisher or company are not allowed

 

Hope that helps you.

 

Amber


Peter G
Posted: Thursday, April 2, 2015 12:47 AM
Joined: 4/1/2015
Posts: 2


Thanks that is exactly what I needed!
Lucy Silag - Book Country Director
Posted: Thursday, April 2, 2015 10:41 AM
Joined: 6/7/2013
Posts: 1356


Hi Peter!

 

Welcome to Book Country! Looking forward to seeing your cover that your friend designed for your book.

 

Thanks, Amber, for helping out!

 

Let me know if you need any assistance as you find your way around Book Country!

 

Lucy

 

 


 

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