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KDP margins and gutter

Protect content from trimming and binding.

Short answer

Outside margins are at least 0.25 inch without bleed or 0.375 inch with bleed. The inside gutter starts at 0.375 inch and increases with page count.

Steps

  1. Count final pages.
  2. Apply the matching inside gutter tier.
  3. Keep text and key details inside safe margins.

How to verify the result

Example: prepare a 24-page image-based activity book and its blank cover template.

Check: This is not KDP certification and does not implement DOCX, EPUB, or cloud project storage.

Frequently asked question

Does Lalabb submit the book?

No. It creates local preparation files only; submission and platform review remain with you.

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