KDP Formatting

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KDP error: AI-generated content not disclosed

Last reviewed by Robert Prime — May 2026 Quick Answer: KDP's AI-content scan flagged your manuscript as potentially generated by AI without …

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KDP error: Blank chapter detected

Last reviewed by Robert Prime — May 2026 Quick Answer: KDP detected a chapter heading followed by no body content. Either fill the blank …

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KDP error: Bleed misconfigured for your trim size

Last reviewed by Robert Prime — May 2026 Quick Answer: Bleed is either missing (images don't extend past the trim line, leaving white edges) …

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KDP error: Cover under 2560×1600 pixels

Last reviewed by Robert Prime — May 2026 Quick Answer: Your cover image is below KDP's resolution requirements. Kindle eBook covers must be …

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KDP error: Crop marks present in print PDF

Last reviewed by Robert Prime — May 2026 Quick Answer: Your PDF includes printer crop/registration marks visible inside the bleed area. …

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KDP error: Embedded image too large

Last reviewed by Robert Prime — May 2026 Quick Answer: Each embedded image should be no larger than necessary for its print dimensions at …

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KDP error: EPUB doesn't pass EPUBCheck validation

Last reviewed by Robert Prime — May 2026 Quick Answer: Your EPUB file fails KDP's automated validator. Run it through EPUBCheck (free) at …

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KDP error: File size over 650MB

Last reviewed by Robert Prime — May 2026 Quick Answer: Your file is above KDP's 650MB cap (or 50MB for Kindle reflowable EPUBs). Reduce file …