KDP Image Size Calculator
Get the exact image specifications for your Kindle Direct Publishing book
Calculate dimensions, DPI requirements, and get file format recommendations for print and eBooks
Book Size
Image Specifications
Resolution (DPI)
300 DPI
Professional print quality
Pixel Dimensions
1800 × 2700
Width × Height in pixels
Estimated File Size
~14 MB
Uncompressed RGB image
Aspect Ratio
0:0
6" × 9"
Recommendations
File Formats
TIFFPNGJPEG (high quality)
Color Space
CMYK or RGB
Compression
Lossless (TIFF/PNG) or minimal (JPEG 90+)
💡 Pro Tips
- • Always design at 300 DPI to ensure crisp, professional results
- • Add 0.125" bleed on all sides for print books
- • Keep important text/images at least 0.25" from edges
- • Test your images at 100% zoom before uploading to KDP
- • Use CMYK color profile for print to match printed colors accurately
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Why Image Specifications Matter for KDP
Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) has specific requirements for images in both print and eBook formats. Using the wrong dimensions or resolution can result in:
- Blurry or pixelated illustrations in printed books
- Rejected submissions during the KDP upload process
- Poor quality images that hurt your book's professional appearance
- Large file sizes that slow down eBook delivery
This free calculator ensures your images meet KDP's standards for your specific book format.
Print Book Requirements
For KDP print books, images should be:
- 300 DPI for professional quality
- RGB or CMYK color space
- TIFF, PNG, or high-quality JPEG format
- 0.125" bleed on all sides
- 0.25" safe zone from trim edges
eBook/Kindle Requirements
For Kindle eBooks, images should be:
- 72 DPI for screen display
- RGB color space
- PNG or JPEG format
- Maximum 5MB per image
- Optimized for mobile screens
Common KDP Book Sizes
The most popular book sizes for KDP publishing are:
- 6" × 9" - Most common for novels, non-fiction, and memoirs
- 5" × 8" - Compact size, popular for fiction
- 8.5" × 11" - Textbooks, workbooks, and educational materials
- 8.25" × 8.25" - Square format, popular for children's books
- 8.25" × 6" - Landscape format for photo books and illustrated works