Why Isn'T My Book Cover Showing On Kindle After Upload?

2025-07-03 23:07:50 233

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Liam
Liam
2025-07-04 11:05:12
I ran into this issue last month when I uploaded my eBook to Kindle Direct Publishing. The cover didn’t appear right away, and I panicked. After some digging, I realized it’s usually a formatting issue. Kindle supports JPEG or TIFF files, but the resolution must be at least 1000 pixels on the longest side. Mine was slightly under, so I resized it and reuploaded. Another thing I learned is that the file size can’t exceed 50MB. Sometimes, the preview takes a while to update, so I waited a few hours, and it finally showed up. If your cover still isn’t appearing, double-check the dimensions and file type, and give it a little time.
Nora
Nora
2025-07-07 08:21:08
This happened to me too, and it drove me nuts until I figured out the trick. Kindle’s cover display relies heavily on the file’s compatibility. I use Canva for my covers, and I realized I was exporting them as PNGs, which Kindle doesn’t always like. Switching to JPEG solved it. Also, the aspect ratio matters—it should be around 1.6:1 for best results. My first cover was too square, and Kindle cropped it weirdly.

Another thing I learned is that the cover won’t show if the book is still in draft status. I uploaded the cover but forgot to hit 'publish,' so it stayed hidden. Once I finalized everything, the cover appeared instantly. If you’re using a preorder, the cover might not display until the book goes live. Always preview your book before hitting publish to catch these issues early.
Oliver
Oliver
2025-07-09 02:07:42
I’ve published several books on Kindle, and the cover issue is a common headache. The first time it happened, I thought I’d done something wrong. Turns out, Kindle’s system can be finicky. The cover must be in RGB color mode, not CMYK, or it won’t display correctly. Also, the file name shouldn’t have special characters or spaces—stick to letters and numbers. I once had a cover named 'My Book 2023!.jpg,' and it caused problems. Renaming it to 'MyBook2023.jpg' fixed it.

Another culprit is the metadata. If the ISBN or title doesn’t match exactly between the cover file and the book details, Kindle might not link them properly. I always triple-check this now. Sometimes, the issue isn’t on your end. Kindle’s servers can lag, especially during peak times. I’ve had covers take up to 24 hours to appear. If everything else checks out, patience is key. If it’s still not showing after a day, contacting KDP support is the next step.
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