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Book Formatting Services

KDP Formatting
That Passes Review
First Time

No rejected uploads. No spine errors. No bleed issues. Professional children's book formatting built to Amazon KDP & IngramSpark specs — delivered print-ready.

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1,000+Books Formatted
100%First-Upload Pass Rate
3–5Day Delivery
KDP + ISBoth Platforms

KDP Spec Checklist — What We Deliver

Resolution 300 DPI ✓
Colour Mode CMYK ✓
Bleed 3mm all edges ✓
Fonts Embedded ✓
Spine Width Calculated ✓
Trim Size Correct ✓
ePub Type Fixed-Layout ✓
Platform KDP + IngramSpark
What We Format

Every Format Your Book Needs

Four specialised formatting services — each page built to the exact specifications of its platform, its audience, and its print format.

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Most Popular
Children's Book KDP Formatting
Full-bleed illustrations, text placement, correct trim sizes and bleed for Amazon KDP print. The most technically complex format — we've done 1,000+ of them.
Picture Books Board Books Full Bleed KDP
Explore → From $80
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Digital
Fixed-Layout ePub for Kindle
Locked-layout ePub where illustrations and text stay in place on every device. Required for picture books on Kindle, Apple Books, and Kobo. Pop-up text included.
Kindle Apple Books Kobo Fixed-Layout
Explore → From $60
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Premium
IngramSpark Hardcover Formatting
Case laminate hardcover files for IngramSpark — CMYK 240% ink limit, correct case wrap template, spine calculation. Reaches 40,000+ retailers and library systems worldwide.
Hardcover IngramSpark Libraries 40K+ Retailers
Explore → From $100
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Specialist
Coloring Book KDP Formatting
Pure Black (K100) line art, correct 8.5"×11" trim with full bleed, press-ready interior PDF. We test every page on actual KDP paper — no gray artifacts, no bleed issues.
K100 Black Activity Books 8.5×11" KDP
Explore → From $70

Transparent Pricing — No Hidden Fees

Pick the package that fits your project. All packages include a first-upload guarantee.

Print
$80
Per project · 32-page picture book
  • ✓ Print-ready PDF for KDP
  • ✓ 300 DPI · CMYK · 3mm bleed
  • ✓ Correct trim size + spine width
  • ✓ Embedded fonts + text placement
  • ✓ 1 round of revisions
  • ✓ Delivered in 3–5 business days
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Print + eBook
$130
Per project · 32-page picture book
  • ✓ Print PDF + Fixed-Layout ePub
  • ✓ KDP + Kindle ready
  • ✓ Pop-up text for Kindle Fire
  • ✓ 300 DPI · CMYK · 3mm bleed
  • ✓ 2 rounds of revisions
  • ✓ Delivered in 3–5 business days
  • ✓ Upload walkthrough included
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Full Platform
$180
Per project · 32-page picture book
  • ✓ KDP Print PDF + Fixed-Layout ePub
  • ✓ IngramSpark hardcover files
  • ✓ CMYK 240% ink limit for IS
  • ✓ Case wrap template included
  • ✓ Unlimited revisions
  • ✓ Rush delivery available
  • ✓ Full upload support — both platforms
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Page counts above 32 pages? Coloring books? Rush delivery? Get a custom quote →

How It Works

From Files to Published — 4 Steps

A simple, transparent process. You always know where your book is.

STEP 01
Send Your Files
Upload your illustrations (JPG/PNG/TIFF at 300 DPI) and manuscript (Word/Doc). We review and confirm receipt within 4 hours.
STEP 02
We Format
Our team builds your interior in Adobe InDesign — correct bleed, CMYK, embedded fonts, trim size, and spine width calculated precisely.
STEP 03
You Review
We send a low-res proof PDF. You check every spread, request changes, and give final approval before files are released.
STEP 04
Publish with Confidence
Receive print-ready files + upload walkthrough. First-upload KDP pass guaranteed — or we fix it free.
Why Kidillus

Why Authors Choose Us for Formatting

Most formatting mistakes happen because the formatter has never actually uploaded a children's book to KDP. We have — 1,000+ times.

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First-Upload Guarantee
Every file meets KDP and IngramSpark's current specs. In the rare event of a technical rejection caused by our formatting, we fix it at no cost — no argument.
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Adobe InDesign — Not Word
We use industry-standard software. Word and Canva templates break on export. InDesign locks every element in place — your text won't shift, your images won't move.
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CMYK — Not RGB
Uploading RGB files to KDP causes unexpected colour shifts in print. Every file we deliver is in CMYK print colour mode — what you proof is what you print.
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Fixed-Layout ePub Experts
Most formatters can't do fixed-layout ePub for picture books — it requires specialist knowledge. We do it in every Print + eBook package, including pop-up text for Kindle Fire.
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Part of Your Full Studio
Already illustrated with Kidillus? Your formatter receives your files directly from your illustrator — no file confusion, no size mismatches, no re-exports.
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Upload Walkthrough Included
We don't just give you files and disappear. Every package includes step-by-step KDP upload guidance — paper type selection, preview approval, pricing setup.
Comparison

Kidillus vs DIY / Generic Formatter

What You Need Word Template / DIY Kidillus Formatting
Correct bleed on all edges✗ Often missing✓ 3mm — always
CMYK colour mode for print✗ Usually RGB✓ CMYK — always
Spine width calculated⚠ Often wrong✓ Precise calculation
KDP first-upload pass⚠ Common failures✓ Guaranteed
Fixed-layout ePub✗ Not possible in Word✓ Included in Print+eBook
IngramSpark 240% ink limit✗ Unknown✓ Handled
Upload walkthrough✗✓ Included
Revision rounds—✓ 1–Unlimited by package
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Our KDP formatting for a standard 32-page picture book starts from $80 for print-only. Print + Fixed-Layout ePub is $130. Full platform (KDP + IngramSpark hardcover) is $180. Larger page counts and rush delivery are quoted separately — use our free quote calculator at /price-quote.
Yes. Every file is built to KDP's current specs — 300 DPI, CMYK, 3mm bleed on all edges, embedded fonts, correct trim size, and spine width calculated for your page count. In the rare event of a technical rejection caused by our formatting, we fix it at no additional cost.
Fixed-layout ePub locks your illustrations and text in position on every screen — unlike reflowable ePubs where text moves. Picture books require fixed-layout because the artwork and text must stay together on every spread. We also add pop-up text regions so young readers can tap to enlarge text on small screens.
Yes — our Full Platform package covers both. KDP and IngramSpark have different colour profile requirements: IngramSpark requires CMYK with a maximum ink density of 240%. We prepare separate files for each platform to prevent printing errors.
Send us your final illustration files (JPG/PNG/TIFF at 300 DPI minimum) and your text manuscript (Word/Google Doc). If your illustrator has placed text on the artwork already, send the layered PSD or TIFF files. We handle everything from there.
A standard 32-page picture book is formatted and delivered within 3–5 business days. Rush delivery (48 hours) is available at an additional fee. Coloring books and layouts with 40+ pages take 5–7 business days.

Professional KDP Formatting Service for Children's Books

Kidillus provides specialist book formatting services for independent authors publishing children's books on Amazon KDP and IngramSpark. Unlike generic book formatters, our team works exclusively on illustrated children's books — picture books, board books, activity books, and coloring books — where the technical requirements are significantly more complex than a standard novel.

Our KDP formatting service for children's books covers every technical requirement: full-bleed illustration placement, CMYK colour mode conversion, 3mm bleed on all edges, correct trim sizes (8.5×8.5", 8×10", 11×8.5" and custom), embedded fonts, and spine width calculation. Every file is proofed against KDP's current upload requirements before delivery.

Looking for a picture book illustrator for hire as well as formatting? Kidillus provides both services in one integrated studio — your illustrator and formatter work from the same project brief, eliminating file mismatches and size errors. Visit our illustration portfolio or full publishing services page to learn more.

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Get a free, itemised quote for your children's book formatting project. Print PDF, fixed-layout ePub, or full platform — all packages include first-upload guarantee.

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