An ebook cover is the first page of the book. It displays the ebook title, author, and a short summary of what’s inside it. Sometimes, it may include the name of the publisher as well. It can be created using an ebook cover design template, seeking professional help, or using a DIY tool.

The best ebook cover design size typically features 1600x2650 pixels. The height and width ratio stands at 1.6:1 for Kindle. 

The standard ebook cover design dimensions are as follows.

Ebook type dimensions 

General 20.8 × 33.3 in

Kindle 22.2 × 35.6 in

Kobo 14.9 × 20.1 in

Wattpad 7.1 × 11.1 in

Well, the best format for an ebook cover design solely depends on the platform selection. However, you can use the most common format such as TIFF, JPG, and PNG.

Here’s what different platforms requires.

Kindle - 2560 x 1600 pixels, JPEG or TIFF, 1:1.6 ratio

Wattpad - 512 x 800 pixels, PNG or JPEG

Kobo - 1448 x 1072 pixels, 300 DPI resolution, file size <= 5 MB

The foremost difference between an ebook and a book cover is that unlike book covers, ebook covers do not feature a back or spine. The color profile is also different than the book cover. Besides, their dimensions also vary.

To choose the right design, check every submissions thoroughly and find out which one is close to your ebook cover design idea. When you find such a design, shortlist it, and collaborate with the designer for further modifications or changes. Once you’re satisfied with the design, declare it a winner.

The duration of the ebook cover design depends on how quickly you want it. Typically, a design contest runs from 24 hours to 10 days, depending on your needs and the designers’ responses.