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With Bleed Canva Setup Guide for Amazon KDP

Get the exact Canva numbers that KDP expects — dimensions, bleed, and gutter/margins — plus a pre‑upload checklist.

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Includes
Correct Canva size + setup steps
Fixes
Insufficient gutter / dimensions incorrect
For
6×9, 8.5×11, 5×8 (and more)

What you get

Who this is for

If your cover or interior artwork touches the edge of the page, you need bleed. This guide tells you exactly how to set up Canva so KDP accepts the PDF on the first upload.

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Related help

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Bleed & Gutter Calculator

Free starting point for sizing and margins.

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Fix “Insufficient Gutter”

What it means and what to change.

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Fix “Dimensions Incorrect”

Bleed vs no‑bleed sizing explained.

FAQ

Do I need the bleed guide or the no‑bleed guide?

If anything in your interior design prints to the edge of the page, choose With Bleed. If you want a clean white border all around, choose No Bleed. If you’re unsure, the bundle is the safest.

Will this work for paperbacks and hardbacks?

The setup principles are the same. KDP has different requirements by trim size, page count, and bleed choice — the guide gives you the numbers and checks you need.

Is this affiliated with Amazon KDP or Canva?

No — it’s an independent guide based on KDP’s publishing requirements and the way Canva exports PDFs.