Your Book Deserves a Cover That Sells.
Transform your manuscript into a visual masterpiece with our bespoke book cover design services. We craft captivating covers that grab attention, convey your story, and connect with your target audience.
Ready to Design Your Dream Cover?
To ensure a smooth and efficient design process, please make sure you have the following materials and information ready before you begin your book cover design journey with us.
Manuscript / Synopsis: A complete or near-complete manuscript, or a detailed synopsis to understand your story's essence.
Final Title, Subtitle, Author Name: The exact text for your book's title, subtitle, and author name as they will appear on the cover.
Target Audience & Genre: Clear definition of your book's genre and who your ideal readers are.
Cover Concepts/Ideas: Any specific ideas, themes, colors, or existing covers you like/dislike (mood board, Pinterest links are great!).
High-Resolution Images (if applicable): Any specific images you wish to include, ensuring they are high-quality and licensed for commercial use.
Back Cover Blurb & Author Bio: Your compelling back cover blurb and a concise author biography.
Spine Text (for print): For print books, you'll need the final page count and chosen trim size to calculate spine width accurately.
ISBN (if applicable): Your ISBN number if you already have one and wish it to be included on the back cover.
Important: Having these elements ready will significantly speed up your design process and ensure your cover perfectly reflects your vision. Don't worry if you need guidance on any of these steps; we're here to help!
Our Seamless Book Cover Design Process
From initial concept to final delivery, our structured approach ensures a collaborative and creative journey, resulting in a cover you'll love.
Send Your Brief/Vision
You can send us your brief/vision for your book cover, outlining your ideas, genre, and target audience. This initial input helps us understand your core needs.
Fill Our Quick Form
To capture all essential details, we'll ask you to fill out our quick and comprehensive form. This ensures we have a clear understanding of your book's vision, specific requirements, and preferences.
Propose Drafts
Leveraging cutting-edge AI tools and our extensive library of licensed stock imagery, we will then develop and propose initial design drafts. These drafts are crafted to align with your vision and genre expectations.
Design & Iteration
Once you select a preferred draft, we will meticulously refine the design. We work closely with your feedback through multiple revision rounds, ensuring every detail is perfect and the cover truly represents your book.
Final Delivery
Upon your complete approval, we deliver all high-resolution, print-ready files (PDF), ebook-optimized files (JPG), and any additional marketing assets included in your package. Your stunning new cover is then ready for the world!
What Our Professional Book Cover Design Includes
Our comprehensive packages are designed to provide you with everything you need for a successful book launch, ensuring your cover stands out.
Custom Front Cover Design
A unique, professionally designed front cover tailored to your genre and story, crafted to captivate your ideal readers.
Print-Ready Cover Files
High-resolution, industry-standard PDF files for paperback and hardcover, perfectly formatted for KDP, IngramSpark, and other printers.
Ebook Cover Optimization
Optimized JPG files for all major ebook platforms (Kindle, Nook, Kobo, Apple Books), ensuring your cover looks stunning on all devices.
3D Mockups
Stunning 3D mockups of your book cover for promotional use on your website, social media, and marketing materials.
Revision Rounds
Multiple rounds of revisions to ensure the design perfectly aligns with your vision and expectations.
Social Media Graphics
Ready-to-use graphics optimized for various social media platforms to help you promote your book effectively.
Full Commercial Rights
You retain full commercial rights to your final cover design, ensuring complete ownership and peace of mind.
Barcode Integration
Seamless integration of your ISBN barcode (if provided) onto the back cover for print editions.
Why Choose Us for Your Book Cover Design?
We combine artistic flair with market insight to create covers that not only look incredible but also perform exceptionally.
Award-Winning Designers
Our team comprises experienced, award-winning designers passionate about creating visually stunning and impactful book covers.
Market-Driven Approach
We design with your target audience and genre conventions in mind, ensuring your cover appeals to the right readers and stands out on crowded shelves.
Collaborative Process
Your vision is paramount. We work closely with you through every step, ensuring the final design perfectly reflects your book's essence.
Timely Delivery
We respect your deadlines and commit to delivering high-quality designs within the agreed-upon timeframe, keeping your publishing schedule on track.
Our Book Cover Packages
Choose the perfect package for your book. If you're unsure, we can provide a custom quote tailored to your needs.
Basic
Package
For Kindle or eBook only — front cover design
- 1 custom concept
- High-res front cover (JPG)
- 3D mockup for promo
- Source file (PSD/AI)
- Commercial use license
- 1 revisions
- Timeline: 5–7 days first draft, 7–14 days total
Standard Package
For authors publishing in print + digital
- Everything in Basic
- 2 design concepts
- Full wrap design (front, spine, back)
- Paperback + hardcover layout
- Print-ready PDF + JPG
- Spine/barcode placement
- 3 revisions
- Timeline: 5–7 days first draft, 7–14 days total
Premium Package
For full author branding & promotions
- Everything in Standard
- 3 design concepts
- Audiobook cover (ACX)
- Animated eBook teaser
- Social media graphics kit
- Custom title typography
- Marketing-ready assets
- 3 revisions
- Timeline: 5–7 days first draft, 7–14 days total
Need Something Custom? Working on a series? Want multiple cover versions or specialty print? — We'll respond within 1 business day.
Get Your Custom Quote Today!
What Our Authors Say
Don't just take our word for it. Hear from satisfied authors who trusted us with their book formatting.
Hammad delivered a great layout and cover design. He was very quick to respond and deliver. I really appreciated that he incorporated my ideas. Looking forward to a next project!
Just received another book cover design and I'm very pleased with the result. The colors are amazing and the overall design looks very professional. 5 Stars! Will be coming back for more projects!
The book cover is just what I wanted and was delivered in a timely manner. Pleasure to work with and highly recommend!
HMD has delivered quality book covers for 2 of my books now- I will continue to use their services. Beautiful work I am proud to share with the world.
I’m truly pleased with my new book cover design—it beautifully reflects key concepts drawn directly from the content of the book. The creativity and attention to detail exceeded my expectations.
This was the second project I hired hmdpublishing to do including creating an Amazing book cover. Hammad is so gifted in being able to take a basic concept and put into a beautiful visual.
Great job on my book cover design-A stunning and fitting representation of the book’s message—this cover speaks volumes before you even turn the first page. Thank you.
Frequently Asked Questions About Book Cover Design
Find answers to common questions about our book cover design services, process, and deliverables.
General Questions
We primarily use a combination of AI-generated artwork and licensed stock images to create your book cover designs. This allows us to offer a wide range of visual styles efficiently. If you require custom illustrations or unique artwork that cannot be sourced this way, please reach out to us for a separate quote, as this would be a specialized service outside our standard packages.
Typically, the initial concepts are delivered within 5-7 business days after we receive all necessary materials and your detailed brief. The full design process, including revisions, usually takes between 2-4 weeks depending on the complexity of the design and the responsiveness to feedback.
Yes, our team has experience designing covers across a wide range of genres, including:
- Fiction (Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Romance, Literary, YA, etc.)
- Non-Fiction (Memoir, Self-Help, Business, History, etc.)
- Children's Books
- Poetry Collections
We tailor our approach to fit the unique visual language and market expectations of each genre.
Upon final approval, you will receive high-resolution files suitable for various platforms:
- Print-Ready PDF: For paperback and hardcover (full wrap-around cover with front, spine, and back).
- Ebook Optimized JPG: For Kindle, Nook, Kobo, Apple Books, and other digital platforms.
- 3D Mockups: High-quality JPG/PNG images of your book in a realistic 3D setting for promotional use.
- Additional Marketing Assets: As specified in your chosen package (e.g., social media banners, profile images).
Process & Revisions
Our goal is your complete satisfaction. If the initial concepts don't quite hit the mark, we'll discuss your feedback in detail and iterate on new directions or refine existing ones. Each package includes a specific number of revision rounds to ensure we get it right.
Yes, absolutely! If you have specific high-resolution images, illustrations, or artwork you wish to incorporate, please provide them. Ensure that you have the necessary commercial licenses for any third-party assets you provide.
Technical Details
Yes, you can always come back later to provide your final page count. We can then resize and finalize your print-ready files for a minimum cost of US$195.
Yes, we can resize all your cover files (print-ready PDF, ebook JPGs, and 3D mockups) to accommodate your new trim size for a flat fee of US$195.
The spine width is determined by your book's final page count, chosen trim size, and the paper type used by your printer (e.g., KDP, IngramSpark). We will ask for these details to ensure precise measurements for your print-ready cover.
Once final files are delivered and approved, any further changes may incur an additional fee, depending on the scope of the revisions. We encourage thorough review during the revision rounds to minimize post-delivery adjustments.
Complete Your Publishing Journey
A stunning cover is just one piece of the puzzle. Explore our other professional services to ensure your book is truly ready for success.
Interior Book Formatting
Ensure your book's interior is as professional as its cover. We offer expert formatting for both print and ebook.
Explore FormattingBook Marketing & Promotion
Get your book noticed with effective marketing strategies, from launch plans to ongoing promotion.
Boost Your ReachProfessional Editing Services
Polish your manuscript to perfection. Our editors ensure your story shines and is error-free.
Refine Your ManuscriptISBN & Copyright Assistance
Navigate the essential legal steps for publishing, including ISBN registration and copyright.
Secure Your RightsReady to Give Your Book the Cover It Deserves?
Don't let your masterpiece go unnoticed. A professional, eye-catching cover is your book's most powerful marketing tool. Let's create something extraordinary together.