Overview
KDP Book Covers (kdpbookcovers.com) is a web-based service that uses AI to generate Amazon KDP-ready book covers quickly. Authors enter book metadata and receive multiple automated cover concepts they can preview unlimitedly and then purchase a high-resolution, print-ready cover. The service emphasizes speed, affordability (pay-per-download), and delivering files formatted for direct upload to KDP (front cover assets and an optional full-cover PDF including back/spine). After purchase customers receive commercial publishing rights for the downloaded assets. The site is owned/operated by ELEMENT.FM LLC (copyright lines on the site).
Key Features
Instant AI Cover Generation
Generate multiple cover concepts in seconds using AI based on title, author and brief description.
KDP-Ready Export
Provides high-resolution front cover files (WEBP, PNG, SVG) and a full-cover PDF sized for KDP upload (including spine/back when purchased).
Pay-Per-Use Model
Unlimited previews for free; pay only when you download the final cover (one-time purchase).
Commercial Rights Included
Purchased covers include rights for commercial publication on platforms like Amazon KDP.
Optional Back Cover Add-on
Purchase a generated back cover image for inclusion in the full-cover PDF, or use a free solid color back.
Unlimited Previews
Authors can iterate and preview unlimited designs before committing to purchase.
Who Can Use This Tool?
- Self-Published Authors:Generate KDP-ready cover art quickly for independent book releases.
- Indie Authors:Create multiple cover concepts to test marketing and iterate cheaply.
- Small Publishers:Produce publish-ready covers for short-run or low-budget titles without designer costs.
Pricing Plans
One-time $15 download for a single Amazon KDP-ready book cover.
- ✓High-resolution front cover files (WEBP, PNG, SVG)
- ✓Full cover PDF laid out for KDP upload
- ✓Commercial rights included after purchase
- ✓Unlimited preview generations before purchase
- ✓No subscriptions or hidden fees
Optional one-time $10 add-on for a generated back cover image.
- ✓Generated back cover image for full-cover PDF
- ✓Included in KDP-ready full cover layout
- ✓Can be purchased in addition to front cover
Free solid color back cover option included at no additional cost.
- ✓Free solid color back cover alternative
- ✓Included with full cover PDF without extra charge
- ✓Suitable for KDP upload
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- ✓Fast, AI-driven generation and unlimited previewing before purchase
- ✓Simple, transparent pay-per-download pricing (no subscription)
- ✓Delivers KDP-ready assets (front cover high-res files and full cover PDF)
- ✓Commercial rights included after purchase
- ✓Optional back-cover add-on or free solid-color back cover
✗ Cons
- ✗Limited public reviews or independent user feedback available
- ✗Site pages (faq/pricing/terms/about) returned minimal/404-like content during scraping—some pages appear sparse or not fully accessible
- ✗Language support: site notes left-to-right languages only (limits non-LTR authors)
- ✗Typical AI-image risks: potential licensing/originality concerns and need to verify imagery rights
