Dust Jacket Template Generator

Use the following generator to create a PDF template file. The file will have specified dimensions at 300 DPI. The calculator will automatically calculate the spine width based on the number of pages and paper weight. It will also set the flap width to 50% of the book width.

For Hardcover

Width (inches):

Height (inches):

Number of Pages:

Paper Weight (lb):

Board Thickness (mm):

For Perfect Bound (Paperback)

Width (inches):

Height (inches):

Number of Pages:

Paper Weight (lb):

Cover Thickness:

Preset Templates

If you're using a different paper weight that's not listed in the generator or need to modify the template, we've got you covered. Below are the standard sizes for both hardcover and perfect-bound dust jackets, available in editable PDF format. Each template comes with a preset spine width of 26.5mm..

For Hardcover

For Perfect Bound

Landscape

7 x 4.25in
8.5 x 5.5in
8.5 x 7in
9 x 6in
9 x 7in
10 x 4in
10 x 8in
11 x 8.5in
12 x 9in
13 x 9.5in
14 x 6in
14 x 11in

Portrait

4 x 6in
4.25 x 7in
5 x 6in
5 x 9in
5.5 x 8.5in
6 x 8in
6 x 9in
7 x 9in
7.7 x 10in
8 x 10in
8 x 11in
8.25 x 10.25in
8.5 x 11in
10 x 10.25in

Square

5 x 5in
5.5 x 5.5in
6 x 6in
7 x 7in
8 x 8in
8.5 x 8.5in
9 x 9in
10 x 10in
11 x 11in
12 x 12in

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