Get the exact Canva setup for your book type — with the actual numbers, not theory.
Your inside margin is too small, but you used their dimensions. What gives?
Canva's custom size doesn't match KDP's trim size because bleed isn't included.
Text gets cut during trimming because you didn't account for the binding.
WITH BLEED for image-heavy books. NO BLEED for text-only. Or get both and save.
Tables showing exact measurements in inches AND centimeters. No math. Just look it up.
Verify before exporting. Catches 90% of rejection errors before you hit submit.
All prices in USD • Instant PDF download
Instant PDF download • Works with Canva Free/Pro • Fix common KDP upload errors
Children's books, cookbooks, photo books, or any book with backgrounds/images extending to page edges
Instant PDF download • Includes inches + cm
Get both guides so you're covered for any book type — now or in the future
Instant PDF download • Includes inches + cm
Most popular • Covers bleed + no-bleed • Instant PDF download
Novels, memoirs, most non-fiction — any book that's primarily text with standard white margins
Instant PDF download • Includes inches + cm
These are starter helpers — they do not include the exact gutter-by-page-count tables.
Both guides include complete setup for 6×9, 8.5×11, and 5×8 books with gutter tables, export checklists, and common error fixes.
Why Canva ≠ KDP. The bleed rule. Margin vs gutter explained.
Step-by-step for novels. Gutter table: 24-828 pages.
Workbooks & journals. Includes pricing tip for large trim.
Pocket books & poetry. Plus other sizes reference.
Verification checklist. Common errors. Export settings.
Get the exact Canva setup you need. Never see "insufficient gutter" or "dimensions incorrect" again.
See Pricing Options →Each guide includes corrected Canva dimensions, complete gutter tables for different page counts, step-by-step setup instructions with screenshots, pre-upload checklists, and measurements in both inches and centimeters. The WITH BLEED guide is 6 pages, NO BLEED is 8 pages.
KDP's templates don't work directly in Canva because Canva requires custom dimensions and manual margin setup. Many online guides have incorrect bleed formulas, which is why books keep getting rejected. Our guides provide the corrected dimensions that actually work.
Use WITH BLEED if your book has images or backgrounds extending to page edges (children's books, cookbooks, photo books). Use NO BLEED if your book is text-only with standard white margins (novels, memoirs, most non-fiction). Not sure? Get the bundle for both.
Both guides cover 6×9 inches (most common for novels and non-fiction), 8.5×11 inches (workbooks, journals, activity books), and 5×8 inches (pocket books, poetry). These three sizes account for over 90% of KDP paperbacks.
Yes! The guides include gutter tables covering page counts from 24 to 828 pages. Each page count range has specific margin requirements, and the guides show you exactly what to use for your book.
Instant PDF download. After purchase, you'll receive an email with download links. You can also access the files anytime from your Gumroad library. Most people complete their Canva setup within 15-30 minutes of downloading.
These pages answer the exact KDP error messages people search for — and point you to the right guide when you’re ready.
Quickly get your Canva document size and a margin starting point (then use the guides for exact tables).
What the error means, what to change in Canva, and how to avoid rejections.
Bleed vs. no bleed sizing explained, with the most common Canva mistakes.