Canva Cover Rejected by KDP? Check These 7 Things First
Before rebuilding your Canva cover, check KDP full cover size, 0.125 bleed, safe area, spine width, barcode space, and PDF export settings.
How to Export a Canva Cover for KDP Paperback
Set up a Canva paperback cover for KDP with the right full-cover size, template alignment, bleed, clean PDF Print export, and final PDF checks.
KDP Says Your Cover Needs 0.125 Bleed: What It Means and How to Fix It
Fix a KDP cover bleed warning when your image or background must extend 0.125 beyond the trim line. Learn what to extend, what to keep safe, and what to check.
KDP Expected Cover Size vs Submitted File Size: How to Fix the Error
KDP expected cover size and submitted file size do not match? Learn what the two numbers mean, why full cover size is wider than trim size, and what to fix.
Why Your PDF Looks Fine but KDP Still Rejects the Cover
KDP rejects PDF cover files even when they look fine? Check page size, white borders, crop marks, template lines, hidden objects, fonts, images, and export settings.