Troubleshooting

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KDP Formatting · 5 min read

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 …

KDP Formatting · 5 min read

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 …

KDP Formatting · 5 min read

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. …

KDP Formatting · 5 min read

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 …

KDP Formatting · 5 min read

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 …

KDP Formatting · 5 min read

KDP error: Font not embedded in PDF

Last reviewed by Robert Prime — May 2026 Quick Answer: KDP requires every font used in your PDF to be embedded with full character sets. …

KDP Formatting · 5 min read

KDP error: Image resolution below 300 DPI

Last reviewed by Robert Prime — May 2026 Quick Answer: KDP requires all images in print interiors to be 300 DPI minimum (600 DPI for line …

KDP Formatting · 5 min read

KDP error: Odd page count in print interior

Last reviewed by Robert Prime — May 2026 Quick Answer: Add one blank page at the end of your PDF (or before the final back-matter section) …