How do I upload a book cover to Amazon?

How to update your cover

1. Go to your Bookshelf.
2. Next to the book you want to update, click the ellipsis button (“…”).
3. Choose Edit content.
4. Scroll down to the “Cover” section.
5. Choose Launch Cover Creator or Upload your cover file to update your cover or upload a cover you already have.

Can I add pictures to my KDP book?

You can add pages or spreads. Go to your Advantage account. (If you don’t have one, you can Create one.) Hover over ‘Images’, Click ‘Upload Images’ from the Dropdown box.

Can I edit my Kindle book cover after it is published?

Simply log into your Kindle Direct Publishing Dashboard, and choose the title you want to edit. Now click on Actions and Edit Book Details. From here, you can upload your updated title, Save and Publish. Updating your file will replace the old file.

How do you add a cover to an eBook?

How to add a cover image to ePub and Kindle eBooks

1. Place the cover picture you’d like to use in your library.
2. Click the top half of the Generate help button in the Home ribbon tab.
3. Select the ePub or Mobi/Kindle build you’d like to modify in the build list.
4. Click Generate to publish your eBook.

How many pixels is a book cover?

2,560 x 1,600 pixels
To ensure the best quality for your image, particularly on high definition devices, the height of the image should be at least 2,500 pixels. Ideal dimensions for cover files are 2,560 x 1,600 pixels. 1.6:1 is a ratio you will see in paperback fiction — especially with the smaller, mass-market formats.

Can you upload a PDF to KDP?

File guidelines No Bleed: If your book does not contain bleed, you can upload your manuscript as a PDF, DOC, DOCX, RTF, HTML, or TXT file. KDP will automatically convert these file types to PDF prior to publishing/printing.

How do I add an image to my Amazon description?

Amazon does not let you add images to the product description field. Sometimes you can be cheeky and add very, very basic html (ie bold text), but even this is not actually allowed in Amazon’s ToS, so you really shouldn’t add it. If you are selling used media you can add a photo when listing the item.

How do I add a picture to my Amazon listing?

From your dashboard, go to Inventory drop-down menu, and select Manage Inventory. Click the Edit drop-down for each product on the far right, select Manage Images. Go to the Images tab and scroll down to the section titled Your image recommendations. Click on Upload for any of the empty image slots.

How can I edit my self published book?

How to Self-Edit Your Book in 8 Steps

1. Take a Break From Your Story. When you’ve finished your manuscript, take a break before you begin editing.
2. Read Your Story out Loud.
3. Do a Big-Picture Pass.
4. Zoom in to Edit Scene by Scene.
5. Be Your Own Copy Editor.
6. Check for Accuracy.
7. Get a Proofreader.
8. Format Your Manuscript.

Why does KDP block my book?

A block means that Amazon has removed your book from sale, and you can no longer edit it. When most KDP authors think of a blocked book, they think of illegal content. And they only seem to take down the books published by independent publishers. This is because the books I wrote are within the law.

Do eBooks have covers?

eBooks do not typically include back covers. The purpose of the back cover is to entice readers to purchase your book. With eBooks, the readers will not see the back cover until after they have already purchased it.

How do you add a cover image to a PDF?

Open the PDF in Acrobat, and then choose Tools > Edit PDF > Add Image . In the Open dialog box, locate the image file you want to place. Select the image file, and click Open. Click where you want to place the image, or click-drag to size the image as you place it.