KDP Formatting Errors¶
Quick Answer¶
Amazon KDP enforces publishing validation when manuscript, cover, formatting, bleed, or metadata checks do not meet print and policy requirements.
Many KDP submission problems are caused by formatting errors inside the manuscript PDF.
These problems typically appear during the KDP preview process.
Common Formatting Errors¶
Incorrect margins¶
Margins must meet KDP minimum requirements depending on page count.
Missing bleed¶
Books with full-page images must include bleed settings.
Trim size mismatch¶
The document size must match the selected trim size.
Layout shifts¶
Improper formatting may cause content to shift during printing.
Best Practices¶
To reduce formatting problems:
- export PDF in print-ready format
- embed fonts
- verify page size
- test with KDP previewer
Related Issues¶
- KDP Margin Errors
- KDP Bleed Errors
- KDP Trim Size Problems