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How to Download a Design Template
To download one of our helpful design templates, follow these simple steps:
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Choose the binding style you need and click on the appropriate image above (softcover, hardcover, saddle stitch, etc.)
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Fill in the form from the dropdown menus to specify the dimensions of your book or other project, paper choices for the inner and outer pages, etc.
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Once you’ve filled in the form, just click the “Download inner template” or “Download cover template” or both, according to your needs.
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Click “save” to download the template to your computer.
All our templates are in PDF format. The first page of each template includes the size (width and height) of your project and simple guidelines for the safe zones, bleed lines, trim lines, and spine area, for example. The inner page template begins on page 2 and include models for the first page, double-page spreads, and the last page. The cover template includes the front, back, and spine.
Notes for the Cover Design Templates
Our cover templates enable you to mark the book cover bleed, book spine, hardcover groove space, and the hardcover wrapped space. Look at our perfect binding book cover and hardcover template samples for reference. Please get in touch with our team if you have any questions about using our cover templates.
Paperback Cover Design Notes
You can calculate a softcover book width by adding the width of the front and back covers to the width of the spine. The bleed for a softback cover should be 0.125″ (3 mm) on the left edge of the back cover and the right edge of the front cover. You should also add the same bleed space to the cover height.
We make hardcover bindings by wrapping 2.5 mm or 3 mm thick grayboard in printed cover paper.
When you design a hardback’s cover, you must incorporate extra space for the wrapping. The wrapping space is similar to the bleed. That means the front cover image and back cover image should extend to the limits of the wrapping space. You can calculate a hardback’s cover width by adding together the wrapping space on the left, the back cover, the back groove, the spine, the front groove, the front cover, and the wrapping space on the right. You calculate a hardback’s cover height by adding the wrapping space on the top to the book height and the wrapping space on the bottom.
The width of the grooves is 0.39″ (10 mm). If you position text or images in the center of the book’s cover, take care to check if it falls over the groove.
Hardback Cover Design Notes
An Important Note About Sizes
Depending on the product specification, our standard size ranges for books are a maximum of 12.59″ by 12.58″ (320 mm by 320 mm) to a minimum of 3.54″ by 3.54″ (90 mm by 90mm).
For flyers and posters, the maximum standard size is 47.24″ by 34.25″ (1200 mm by 870 mm) and the minimum is 1.97″ by 1.97″ (50 mm by 50 mm).
However, we can also customize sizes to your needs. If your request is for dimensions outside these standard parameters, just get in touch and we’ll see what we can do.
Download Design Template
Our ready-made design templates are crafted to simplify your book creation process. These templates include professionally designed options for both the inner pages and the cover, ensuring a cohesive and polished look for your book. Beyond books, we also offer templates for various other print projects to meet your diverse needs. Whether you’re a first-time author or a seasoned designer, our templates provide a strong foundation, saving you time and ensuring professional results. Explore our options and bring your creative vision to life!