Phase 02 — Pre-Project
KDP Manuscript Templates.
Official KDP-formatted Word documents with correct page size, margins, and front matter. Pick the trim that fits your project. Open the file and start writing in a layout that is already publication-ready.
| Trim Size | Centimeters | Best For | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5" × 8" | 12.7 × 20.32 cm | Fiction, novellas | ↓ Download |
| 5.06" × 7.81" | 12.85 × 19.84 cm | Mass market paperback | ↓ Download |
| 5.25" × 8" | 13.34 × 20.32 cm | Fiction, short nonfiction | ↓ Download |
| 5.5" × 8.5" ★ | 13.97 × 21.59 cm | Most common nonfiction | ↓ Download |
| 6" × 9" ★ | 15.24 × 22.86 cm | Standard trade paperback | ↓ Download |
| 6.14" × 9.21" | 15.6 × 23.39 cm | US trade nonfiction | ↓ Download |
| 6.69" × 9.61" | 16.99 × 24.4 cm | Academic, professional | ↓ Download |
| 7" × 10" | 17.78 × 25.4 cm | Textbooks, workbooks | ↓ Download |
| 7.44" × 9.69" | 18.9 × 24.61 cm | Large trade nonfiction | ↓ Download |
| 7.5" × 9.25" | 19.05 × 23.5 cm | Reference, professional | ↓ Download |
| 8" × 10" | 20.32 × 25.4 cm | Illustrated nonfiction | ↓ Download |
| 8.25" × 6" | 20.96 × 15.24 cm | Landscape format | ↓ Download |
| 8.25" × 8.25" | 20.96 × 20.96 cm | Square format, cookbooks | ↓ Download |
| 8.25" × 11" | 20.96 × 27.94 cm | Workbooks, manuals | ↓ Download |
| 8.5" × 8.5" | 21.59 × 21.59 cm | Square large format | ↓ Download |
| 8.5" × 11" | 21.59 × 27.94 cm | Academic papers, reports | ↓ Download |
| 8.27" × 11.69" | 21 × 29.7 cm | A4 international | ↓ Download |
★ Most-downloaded sizes for fiction and nonfiction.