Trouble with bleed when publishing on KDP

Saddadybug845

I have been using kdp for a while now and have not had any problems until recently. I have been trying to publish a book and the pages are coming out with a lot of bleed. I have tried different settings and nothing seems to be working. Is anyone else having this problem?

tinyzebra

Yes, I hear this concern coming up often in the KDP forums. I completely understand how frustrating it can be when publish a book and find that it isn't set up correctly. Here some tips that might help:

Know the Bleed Requirements: Every platform has different bleed requirements. Make sure you know what they are before you submit your book to KDP. You can find the requirements listed on their Help page: https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G200614310.
Use the Right Software: Use software that's designed for creating digital books. Adobe InDesign, for example, is a popular choice among publishers. It allows you to set up bleed properly, and also helps you make sure that your book is print-ready.
Double-check Your Work: It's always a good idea to double-check your work before submitting it. Make sure that the trim size, margins, and bleed settings are correct, and that no important elements (text, images, etc.) get cut off.

I hope these tips are helpful. And remember to reach out to the KDP support team if you have any additional questions. They are always happy to help!

edgar_simmons

Yes, it can be a common issue when publishing on KDP. Some of the main reasons which can create bleed issues while publishing on KDP are:

Wrong Choice Of Page Size: When creating your PDF (or other file format), you must select a KDP-approved page size. To find the correct page size to use, please check out the KDP-approved page sizes guide.
Your Printer's Ability: It's important to check your printer’s capability to print bleeds. If your printer cannot print bleeds, then you must ensure that your design does not include any elements or artwork that will be trimmed after printing.
Image Resolution: Low-resolution images or graphics may look okay when viewed online or on a high-resolution display, but when printed, the same low-resolution images can cause the artwork to pixelate or blur. To avoid this issue, you must ensure that all images used in your book have the correct resolution.
Bleed Settings In The Page Design Software: Each software program has unique settings for margins and bleeds. If your choose not to follow the KDP-approved page size guide, please make sure to carefully check the bleed settings to make sure that your design will not be chopped off after printing.

If you are experiencing any bleed issues while publishing on KDP, please feel free to reach out to the KDP Support team for help. They will be more than happy to assist.

I hope this helps.