Free Cover Template Generator

Free Book Cover Template Generator for Paperback, Hardback, Dust Jacket, Endpaper, and Foil Stamping

Create accurate, print-ready book cover layouts in seconds with automatic spine width calculations, bleed setup, safe zones, and high-resolution export. This online cover template generator helps authors, publishers, and designers prepare files that are easier to submit to printers without costly sizing mistakes.

Use this professional layout tool to generate custom dimensions for softcover and hardcover projects, including dust jacket flaps, hinge gaps, and foil stamping zones. Enter your exact trim size, choose your cover type, and download a clean production guide built for real-world print workflows.


Cover Type:

Book Dimensions:

Cover Width (inches)
Cover Height (inches)
Spine Width (inches)
... or Number of Pages

Standard Margins:

Bleed (in)
Safe Zone (in)
Spine Variance (in)

Hardback Case Settings:

Board Thickness (in)
Hinge Gap (in)

Dust Jacket Settings:

Flap Width (in)
Turn-in (in)

Endpaper Settings:

Safe Zone (in)

Foil Stamping Settings:

Foil Safe Zone (in)

Image Properties:

Resolution (PPI)
Outer Page Space (in)

Layout Guide:

  • Paperback: Standard softcover with spine, front and back covers
  • Hardback Case: Rigid board cover with hinge gaps and spine
  • Dust Jacket: Paper wrapper with flaps for hardback books
  • Endpaper: Double-page spread that connects book block to cover
  • Foil Stamping: Template for metallic foil or embossing on cover

Color Legend:

  • ■ Orange = Bleed area (will be trimmed)
  • -- Red dashed = Trim line
  • -- Green dashed = Safe zone (keep important content inside)
  • ■ Gray = Spine area
  • -- Blue dashed = Fold lines (dust jacket)