You’ve found the perfect photo or illustration and you’re wondering how to create a paperback book cover that will meet the requirements of a professional printing company?
Here are a few practical tips to follow when preparing your cover file for a softcover book in Adobe InDesign software.
Generally Speaking
How to Create a Paperback Book Cover File in Adobe InDesign
1. Create a document that includes the C1, C4 and spine in a single spread.
For instance, if making a cover for a 6 x 9 inch book with a spine of 0.8 inches, the document dimensions should be 12.8 x 9 inches.
2. Make sure bleed is set to 0.125 inches.
3. The C1 (front cover) should be on the right of your document, the spine in the middle and the C4 (back cover) on the left.
4. When exporting ensure that the Crop Marks and Use Document Bleed Settings are selected in the Marks and Bleeds Section.
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