Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How much does professional book cover design cost?

Our transparent packages start at $199 for an ebook cover, $299 for print plus ebook, and $499 for a full design and formatting package. See our pricing page for everything included in each tier.

Q: How long does book cover design take?

Most cover projects are delivered in 3 to 5 business days after we receive your brief and any reference material. Rush delivery within 24 to 48 hours is available on request.

Q: How long does interior book formatting take?

Interior formatting typically takes 5 to 7 business days depending on word count, complexity, and whether you need both print and ebook files. Children's picture books and heavy non-fiction may take longer.

Q: What file formats will I receive?

You receive print-ready PDF files for KDP and IngramSpark, high-resolution JPG or PNG marketing images, and EPUB or MOBI for digital publishing when included in your package. Source files are available on Premium and Full packages.

Q: Why was my KDP file rejected?

Common reasons include incorrect bleed (less than 0.125 inch), fonts not embedded, text in the safe zone margin, wrong spine width, or low-resolution images. We build files to KDP specifications so uploads are accepted the first time.

Q: What is bleed and do I need it?

Bleed is extra image area beyond the trim line so color reaches the edge after cutting. Print books on KDP and IngramSpark need 0.125 inch bleed on outside edges. We set this automatically in your print-ready PDF.

Q: What trim sizes do you support?

We format all standard trim sizes including 6×9 inch, 5.5×8.5 inch, 5×8 inch, and custom sizes for KDP, IngramSpark, and Lulu. We help you choose the best size for your genre and distribution goals.

Q: How many revisions are included?

Standard packages include three rounds of revisions. Full Package clients receive unlimited revisions until the design is approved. Minor text tweaks after approval can be added as a small add-on.

Q: What is your refund policy?

If we have not started production work, you may cancel for a full refund. Once design work begins, we offer revisions to reach your satisfaction. Disputes are handled fairly—contact hi@designdile.com and we will resolve it with you directly.

Q: Do you work with first-time self-published authors?

Yes. Most of our clients are first-time authors. We guide you through trim size, cover brief, upload steps, and platform requirements so you do not need technical publishing experience.

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