Saeyar
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Q: What are the EXACT dimensions, dpi, file format and max file size requirements for an eBook cover to publish in the iBookstore?

I'm only designing the eBook cover for an author who hired me. I need the specifications for both the embedded cover that is going to the first page of the ePUB book and the catalog/external cover for web usage.

 

I'd like to know the various thumbnail specifications as well.

 

I realize Apple is going to pass the new requirement of eBook covers being 1400 pixels on the wide side in August, but I couldn't find any updates on the website about this and couldn't figure out whether it only applies to the embedded cover, the catalog/external cover or both.

 

Is there a FAQ or specific guidelines Apple offers in regards to all of this?

Posted on Jun 16, 2012 4:55 AM

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Q: What are the EXACT dimensions, dpi, file format and max file size requirements for an eBook cover to publish in the iBookstore?

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  • by phreetil,

    phreetil phreetil Jul 25, 2012 6:35 AM in response to MichiHenning
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    Jul 25, 2012 6:35 AM in response to MichiHenning

    "For what it's worth, I updated the cover image for my book via iTP five days ago (20 July 2012). The image dimensions are 3009 x 4029, which is a little over 12 megapixels. The update was accepted and went live in the store within ten minutes".

    This helps.


    I just tried uploading a Cover Art image at over 2 million pixels in iTunes Producer-->Assets,  but left Cover Image inside epub under 2 million pixels (and each with different names). No warnings or rejections yet. Will see how this goes.


    Thanks for your input.

  • by ChristiSista,

    ChristiSista ChristiSista Mar 9, 2014 4:39 PM in response to Saeyar
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    Mar 9, 2014 4:39 PM in response to Saeyar

    Hi,

     

    Can someone please tell me where I can find the information from Apple about the specifications for the front cover of an iBook that I'm preparing to publish. For some reason it's proving hard to find the 'official' information.

     

    If anyone can shed light on what the specifications are (as well as giving me the link to Apple's info) it'd be a great help.

     

    Thanks.

  • by vinnyvg,

    vinnyvg vinnyvg Mar 11, 2014 2:54 PM in response to ChristiSista
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    Mar 11, 2014 2:54 PM in response to ChristiSista

    I  just answered your previous post about  cover page sizes.... download the asset guide.

     

    Its not advisable to  duplicate your questions - or  tag onto an old post ( July 2012! )  that gives you no help.

     

    If you have  further question, please  search  the  discussions groups past  threads ( basically every  question  asked is ansered and avavailable)  and if you ask a question,  better not to  duplicate it.

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