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# checklists/kdp-cover-ready-checklist.md

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checklist:
id: kdp-cover-ready-checklist
name: KDP Cover Ready Checklist
description: Ensure final cover meets Amazon KDP print specs.
items:

- "[ ] Correct trim size & bleed margins applied"
- "[ ] 300 DPI images"
- "[ ] CMYK color profile for print PDF"
- "[ ] Spine text ≥ 0.0625" away from edges"
- "[ ] Barcode zone clear of critical art"
- "[ ] No transparent layers"
- "[ ] File size < 40MB PDF"
- "[ ] Front & back text legible at thumbnail size"
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