Cover design
eBook cover design for Kindle and Apple Books
Your cover is your book's ad. We design genre-appropriate eBook covers that look professional at full size and still read clearly as a tiny thumbnail in Amazon search results.
- Sized to KDP's ideal 2,560 × 1,600 px
- Designed to read clearly as a thumbnail
- Genre-appropriate typography and imagery
- Licensed stock imagery included
Designed for how readers actually see it
Most readers first see your cover at about the size of a postage stamp, in a grid of competing books. We design for that moment: a bold title that's legible small, imagery that signals your genre instantly, and contrast that stands out on both white and dark backgrounds.
You receive a high-resolution JPEG at 2,560 × 1,600 pixels, Amazon's recommended size, which also works for Apple Books, Kobo, and Google Play, plus a smaller version for your website and social posts.
Cover plus formatting in one order
Add cover design for $55 when you order formatting and your title, author name, and interior style stay consistent. Want the complete launch package? Add an author website or a book website to the same order.
What's included
- Custom eBook front cover
- 2,560 × 1,600 px high-resolution JPEG
- Licensed stock imagery
- Web and social-sized version
- Revisions until you're happy, within two weeks
Why authors choose Real Self Publishing
Hand-formatted, never automated
Every book is built by a person who cleans the code behind your text, not pushed through a one-click converter.
18+ years of experience
Formatting eBooks for authors and publishers since 2008, through every change in Kindle and EPUB standards.
48-hour delivery
Most eBooks are delivered within 48 hours of receiving your final manuscript.
Free unlimited revisions
Two weeks of unlimited revisions after delivery, and we fix any store rejection free.
Fixed price, shown up front
See your exact price online before you pay. No quotes to wait for and no surprise fees.
Tested on real devices
Checked in Kindle Previewer, Apple Books, and Adobe Digital Editions on phone, tablet, and e-reader.
| Real Self Publishing | Freelance marketplace | Automated converter | DIY software | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formatted by hand | Yes | Varies | No | You do it |
| Starting price | $45 | ≈ $50–$100+ | Free–$ | $0–$250 |
| Price known before paying | Yes | Often after a quote | Yes | Yes |
| Delivery | 48 hours (most books) | Varies | Instant | Your time |
| Revisions | Unlimited for 2 weeks | Limited by package | None | You do it |
| Kindle + EPUB included | Yes | Sometimes extra | Varies | Usually |
| Device QA | Yes | Varies | No | You do it |
How it works
- 1
Get your price
Choose your book type, page count, and extras to see the exact price instantly.
- 2
Pay securely
Pay by card on this site. You get an order reference by email right away.
- 3
Send your manuscript
Email your file to [email protected] with your order reference.
- 4
Approve and publish
Review your files, request any changes, then upload to KDP and other stores.
What authors say
I love the way my book and eBook turned out. Very excited!
Leslie Evans Thorne, author of Take This Job and S.H.O.V.E. IT
The people at Real Self Publishing were so good to work with, definitely recommend them.
Lorii Abela, author of Sexy Secrets to a Juicy Love Life
They did everything for me from editing to website design , One Sheet design. They really know the publishing business and I couldn't be happier.
Debra Angilletta, author of The Six Figure Schedule
eBook cover design FAQ
How much does eBook cover design cost?
eBook cover design is $55 as an add-on to any formatting order.
What size should a Kindle cover be?
Amazon recommends 2,560 pixels tall by 1,600 pixels wide (a 1.6:1 ratio) as a JPEG or TIFF. Our covers are delivered at exactly that size.
Do you design paperback covers?
Print covers need a full wrap with spine and back cover, sized to your page count and trim. Contact us with your details for a quote.
Ready when you are
eBook cover design from $55. See your exact price, pay securely, and get your files in as little as 48 hours.