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Check spine and bleed against template
Overlay the printer template on the full wrap and compare the spine, fold lines, bleed and safe zones. Extend background artwork into the bleed, but keep important type away from trim edges and folds. Inspect both left and right sides because production tolerances can shift the cut. Avoid relying on a thumbnail alone: zoom in and check that the export matches the template dimensions.
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A practical five-step book cover proof checklist
A practical checklist for reviewing a print book cover before ordering. Start with the current printer template, inspect the design at realistic sizes, and keep the final proof alongside your source files. This list is associated with KDP Cover Creator; AI assisted in drafting it. Optional AI features may use credits.
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