Video Transcript:
This tutorial will guide you through the complete process of designing and editing your book cover on our dashboard. Let’s get started!
Step 1: Cover Image Setup #
Create your cover: upload a design or generate it with AI.
First, select the book size for your publication.
If you’re uploading your own cover, click “Upload Your Design” and drop in your file. It should be a single PDF that includes the back cover, spine, and front cover as one complete image. The maximum file size is 40MB. For full details, check the guidelines.
Or generate your cover instantly by clicking “Generate with AI”, our tool will create a custom design based on your manuscript.
Step 2: Book and Author Information #
Help our AI create a personalized design by adding a few details.
First, make sure your book title and author name are correct, edit them if needed.
Then select the age group your book is meant for. You can choose more than one.
You can re-upload your manuscript if needed, this helps our AI create the most accurate cover design for your story.
Click “Next” to continue.
Step 3: Front Cover Design #
Choose a style and let the AI generate your front cover.
Browse the available design styles and pick one that fits your book’s genre and mood.
Want to see more options? Click “Generate Again”.
Want something completely custom? Click “Hire an Expert” to work with a professional designer.
Click “Next” to move on.
Step 4: Spine and Back Cover #
Complete your book’s exterior with the spine and back cover.
Our system automatically generates them based on your chosen front cover.
Want a different look? Click “Generate Again” for other versions.
You can also click “Hire an Expert” for a fully custom design.
Click “Next” to continue.
Step 5: Template Selection #
Choose a layout for your book cover.
Browse our template library and choose one that fits your vision.
You can adjust colors, opacity, or both to match your vision.
Click “Next” to proceed.
Step 6: Back Cover Details #
Complete your book with author information and book description.
Click “Upload Photo” to add your photo to the back cover.
For the book summary, you can:
- Use the automatically generated version
- Improve it by clicking “Improve with AI”
- Or write your own from scratch. Be sure to highlight your story’s mood, themes, and key characters, your insight helps bring the story to life.
Fill in the “About the Author” section with a few words about yourself, or use the auto-generated version as a base.
You can also change the fonts, sizes, styles, and colors of any text, just click on the text to customize.
Click “Next” for the final review.
Final Preview #
Take a final look at your book cover from every perspective.
If you want to change anything, click “Previous” to go back, or “Edit” to jump to a specific step.
Once you’re happy with everything, click “Finish”.
Your professional book cover is now ready!