Free KDP Tools & Calculators
Free interactive tools and calculators for self-published authors formatting books for Amazon KDP. Calculate margins, royalties, spine width, and more.
All 10 free tools for KDP authors
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.
Use tool →EPUB vs MOBI: What to Upload to KDP in 2026
Interactive comparison of EPUB vs MOBI for Amazon KDP in 2026. Amazon deprecated MOBI in 2022 — find out which format to use with our decision tree and feature comparison.
Use tool →KDP Cover Formatting Guide — Interactive Cover Template Calculator
Interactive KDP cover template calculator. Enter trim size, page count, and paper type to get exact cover dimensions with spine width, bleed, and safe zones. Includes visual diagram.
Use tool →KDP Formatting Checklist — Interactive Pre-Upload Checklist
Interactive KDP formatting checklist you can tick off as you go. Covers interior formatting, cover setup, metadata, and upload steps. Download as PDF when complete.
Use tool →KDP Margin Calculator — Get Exact Gutter Margins for Your Page Count
Calculate the exact gutter and outside margins required for your Amazon KDP paperback based on page count and trim size. Uses Amazon's official margin table.
Use tool →KDP Royalty Calculator — Calculate Your Actual Earnings Per Sale
Calculate your exact Amazon KDP royalty per sale. Input list price, marketplace, page count, and ink type to see actual earnings for both paperback and Kindle eBook.
Use tool →KDP Spine Width Calculator — Calculate Exact Spine Measurement
Calculate the exact spine width for your KDP paperback. Enter page count and paper type to get precise spine measurements for your book cover design.
Use tool →KDP Trim Size Guide — Find the Perfect Size for Your Book
Interactive guide to all Amazon KDP trim sizes. Find which trim size suits your genre with UK-specific examples, bleed options, and a filterable comparison table.
Use tool →White Paper vs Cream Paper for KDP — Visual Comparison Tool
Interactive visual comparison of white and cream paper for Amazon KDP paperbacks. See how text looks on each, compare costs, and find which suits your genre.
Use tool →Word to KDP: Step-by-Step Formatting Guide
Comprehensive interactive guide to formatting a Microsoft Word document for Amazon KDP paperback upload. Covers margins, fonts, headers, page breaks, TOC, and export.
Use tool →Additional Tools
KDP Margin Calculator
Calculate the exact gutter and outside margins required for your KDP paperback based on page count.
Use tool →Trim Size Visualiser
Compare common KDP trim sizes to find the right dimensions for your genre.
Use tool →Word Count to Page Count Estimator
Estimate how many printed pages your manuscript will produce based on word count and trim size.
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