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kdp-cover-checker

Validate KDP book cover PDFs against Amazon publishing specifications.

3|6|Updated Apr 24, 2026
Search Tags:#pdf#publishing#kdp#bleed#cover validation#dpi check#book covers
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/hoanghd218/claude-ai-mastery --skill kdp-cover-checker
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: kdp-cover-checker
Source: https://github.com/hoanghd218/claude-ai-mastery/tree/main/aws-kdp/.claude/skills/kdp-cover-checker
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hoanghd218/claude-ai-mastery --skill kdp-cover-checker

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires pikepdf, PyPDF2, PIL, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill prevents Amazon KDP cover upload failures by automatically checking PDF cover files against required dimensions, bleed margins, and image quality specifications.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Cover Dimension Validation: Calculates expected full cover width and height using trim size, page count, spine width, and bleed requirements.
  • Quality Compliance Checks: Verifies cover DPI and detects missing bleed, incorrect sizing, and other common KDP formatting issues.
  • Use Case: A self-publisher preparing multiple low-content books can scan the output folder to confirm every cover PDF is ready for KDP submission before uploading.

Quick Start

Ask the skill to check all generated KDP book covers in the output folder for compliance with Amazon specifications.

Frequently Asked Questions about kdp-cover-checker

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I validate KDP book cover PDF files against Amazon publishing specifications?▼

To validate KDP book cover PDF files against Amazon publishing specifications, this Skill parses PDF files and checks image metadata to detect formatting compliance issues. It verifies dimensions, bleed margins, spine width, and minimum DPI requirements to prevent upload failures.

How can I batch audit book covers for KDP formatting issues?▼

To batch audit book covers for KDP formatting issues, you can scan an output folder containing multiple cover PDFs. The Skill verifies each file against Amazon specifications for dimensions, bleed calculations, spine width, and minimum DPI requirements.

Why does my KDP cover upload fail due to missing bleed or incorrect sizing?▼

KDP cover uploads fail due to missing bleed or incorrect sizing when PDF dimensions do not match expected calculations. This Skill detects these formatting compliance issues by validating trim size, page count, spine width, and bleed requirements against Amazon specifications.

Can I use PyPDF2 and PIL to check DPI and dimensions of book covers?▼

Yes, you can use PyPDF2 and PIL to check DPI and dimensions of book covers. This Skill leverages these dependencies for PDF parsing and image metadata validation to calculate full cover width, height, and verify minimum DPI requirements.

What is the best way to calculate spine width and bleed for KDP cover compliance?▼

The best way to calculate spine width and bleed for KDP cover compliance is to use automated validation tools. This Skill applies trim size and page count to calculate expected full cover dimensions and verifies bleed margins against Amazon publishing specifications.

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