Every KDP rejection traces to one of about fifteen reasons. Pick yours below and get the exact, step-by-step fix — or search by keyword.
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Prevention Checklist
Before submitting to KDP, run through these checks to avoid the most common rejections:
- Margins — Use our Margin Calculator to verify gutter and outside margins
- Cover dimensions — Use our Cover Formatting Guide for exact dimensions
- Page count — Ensure an even number of pages (add a blank page if odd)
- Fonts — Embed all fonts in your PDF
- Images — 300 DPI minimum, no upscaled low-resolution images
- ISBN — If using your own ISBN, ensure it matches exactly in metadata and copyright page
- Content — No placeholder text, no “lorem ipsum”, no blank chapters
- File format — PDF for paperback interior, EPUB for Kindle eBook
- Bleed — If enabled, content must extend 0.125" beyond trim on all edges
- Preview — Always check the KDP online previewer before submitting
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