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Legacy Platform

CreateSpace Print-on-Demand

Amazon's legacy print-on-demand service, now integrated into Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP). Get professional print books without inventory risks.

Important Notice

CreateSpace was merged with Amazon KDP in 2018. All CreateSpace features are now available through KDP with improved tools and global reach.

Migration to Amazon KDP

CreateSpace users have been automatically migrated to Amazon KDP

Same Print Quality

All CreateSpace print quality maintained in KDP

Improved Tools

Better cover creator and manuscript preparation tools

Global Expansion

Access to more Amazon marketplaces worldwide

Unified Dashboard

Manage both ebooks and print books in one place

Key Benefits (Now in KDP)

What made CreateSpace great, now enhanced in KDP

Print-on-Demand Technology

Global Amazon Distribution

Up to 60% Royalties

No Upfront Costs

Fast Publication (24-72 hours)

Professional Quality Printing

Print Book Specifications

Technical requirements for your print book (via Amazon KDP)

Book Sizes Available

5" x 8"Most popular

5.25" x 8"Standard

6" x 9"Trade paperback

6.14" x 9.21"A5 size

6.69" x 6.69"Square format

7" x 10"Large format

7.44" x 9.69"Royal size

8" x 10"Children's books

8.5" x 8.5"Square large

8.5" x 11"Magazine style

Technical Requirements

File Format:PDF (print-ready)

Resolution:300 DPI minimum

Color Mode:CMYK for print

Bleed:0.125" on all sides

Page Count:24-828 pages

Paper:White or cream

Cover:Matte or glossy finish

Binding:Perfect bound

Royalty Structure

Understanding your earnings per book sold

60%

Maximum Royalty Rate

For books priced above minimum

List Price - Printing Cost

Your royalty calculation base

No Setup Fees

Free to publish and update

Example Calculation:

6" x 9" book, 200 pages, $12.99 list price:

• Printing cost: ~$3.65

• Amazon's share (40%): $3.74

• Your royalty: ~$5.60 (43% of list price)

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CreateSpace functionality is now fully integrated into Amazon KDP with enhanced features and global reach.