KDP error: AI-generated content not disclosed
Why KDP rejected your book for failing to disclose AI-generated content — and the exact fix. UK-specific, 2026 spec.
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Expert articles on KDP formatting, self-publishing, and book design for UK authors. 16 guides and counting.
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KDP Formatting
16 articlesKDP error: Blank chapter detected
Why KDP rejected your book for a blank chapter — and the exact fix. UK-specific, 2026 spec.
KDP error: Crop marks present in print PDF
Why KDP rejected your PDF for crop marks — and the exact fix. UK-specific, 2026 spec.
KDP error: Embedded image too large
Why KDP rejected your file for an oversized embedded image — and the exact fix. UK-specific, 2026 spec.
KDP error: Fewer than 24 pages (paperback minimum)
Why KDP rejected your paperback for being too short — and the exact fix. UK-specific, 2026 spec.
KDP error: File size over 650MB
Why KDP rejected your upload for exceeding the file size limit — and the exact fix. UK-specific, 2026 spec.
KDP error: Font not embedded in PDF
Why KDP rejected your PDF for non-embedded fonts — and the exact fix. UK-specific, 2026 spec.
KDP error: Image resolution below 300 DPI
Why KDP rejected your book for low-resolution images — and the exact fix. UK-specific, 2026 spec.
KDP error: ISBN on copyright page doesn't match metadata
Why KDP rejected your book for an ISBN mismatch — and the exact fix. UK-specific, 2026 spec.
KDP error: Lorem ipsum or placeholder text detected
Why KDP rejected your book for placeholder text — and the exact fix. UK-specific, 2026 spec.
KDP error: More than 828 pages (paperback maximum)
Why KDP rejected your paperback for exceeding the page limit — and the exact fix. UK-specific, 2026 spec.
KDP error: Odd page count in print interior
Why KDP rejected your paperback for an odd page count — and the exact fix. UK-specific, 2026 spec.
KDP error: PDF transparency layers not flattened
Why KDP rejected your PDF for unflattened transparency — and the exact fix. UK-specific, 2026 spec.
KDP error: RGB images in print interior (CMYK required)
Why KDP rejected your print PDF for mixed colour spaces — and the exact fix. UK-specific, 2026 spec.
KDP error: Title on cover doesn't match dashboard metadata
Why KDP rejected your book for a title mismatch between cover and dashboard — and the exact fix. UK-specific, 2026 spec.
Common KDP Rejection Reasons and Fixes — Interactive Troubleshooting Tool
Interactive troubleshooting tool for Amazon KDP rejections. Select your rejection reason and get step-by-step fix instructions. Covers the top 15 rejection reasons.