AI Book Cover from Photo

Upload your photo and describe the creative transformation. AI turns it into professional cover art in seconds.

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Cost: Free No signup required
Time: Instant results in 15-30 seconds
Works on: Any device - browser, phone, tablet, desktop
Powered by: AI-powered photo editing

How it works

Upload your photo

Drop your image into EditThisPic. JPG, PNG, WebP up to 7MB. Choose a clear photo where the area you want to edit is visible.

Expect: Most edits complete in 20-45 seconds. Complex changes may need 1-2 refinements.
Describe your edit

Type what you want: 'transform this photo into a professional book cover — cinematic lighting, dramatic color treatment, genre-appropriate styling.' Be specific about details for best results. The AI understands natural language — no technical skills needed.

Tip: Mention the genre and mood — 'dark thriller book cover with cinematic lighting' guides the AI precisely.

Copy one of these to get started:

Book Cover from Photo transform this photo into a dark thriller book cover — high contrast, desaturated colors with one bold accent, dramatic shadows, cinematic and tense mood
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Romance novel cover create a romance book cover from this photo — warm golden tones, soft bokeh background, intimate lighting, emotional and inviting
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Business/non-fiction cover create a professional non-fiction book cover — clean modern aesthetic, authoritative portrait lighting, simple bold color background, executive presence
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Fantasy/sci-fi cover transform this photo into an epic fantasy book cover — otherworldly background, dramatic lighting from below, fantastical atmospheric effects
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Self-help/memoir cover create a self-help book cover — warm and hopeful aesthetic, genuine expression, approachable lighting, clean and inspiring
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Mystery/detective cover create a mystery novel cover — noir lighting, high contrast black and white with selective color, shadowy and intriguing composition
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Review the result

Check the output carefully. Look for natural blending, consistent lighting, and realistic details. Compare before and after using the slider.
Refine if needed

If specific areas need adjustment, tap markers on those spots and regenerate. Most edits work well on the first try.

Tip: Markers are optional. Try without them first — the AI usually gets it right.

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See it in action

AI Book Cover from Photo — Example 1

A photo edited using EditThisPic to create book cover from photo.

Prompt:

transform this photo into a dark thriller book cover — high contrast, desaturated colors with one bold accent, dramatic shadows, cinematic and tense mood

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AI Book Cover from Photo — Example 2

Another example showing a different scenario for this editing task.

Prompt:

create a romance book cover from this photo — warm golden tones, soft bokeh background, intimate lighting, emotional and inviting

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Detailed Guides by Scenario

For Product Businesses

Common Scenarios

Catalog and listing photos using create book cover from photo
Consistent product photography style

Best Practices

Consistent lighting and backgrounds across all products
White or neutral backgrounds increase perceived value

For Service Businesses

Common Scenarios

Website and marketing images using create book cover from photo
Professional service presentation

Best Practices

Show people, not just products — builds trust
Bright, clean images increase conversion rates

For Marketers

Common Scenarios

Campaign imagery using create book cover from photo
Social media and email marketing visuals

Best Practices

Leave text-safe zones in ad images
High contrast images work best on mobile screens

If something looks off

AI changed the wrong area

Why: The AI couldn't determine exactly which area you meant from the description alone.

Try: Tap a marker on the specific area you want to edit, then regenerate with the same prompt

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Tip: Markers tell the AI exactly where to focus. Use them when description alone is ambiguous.

Result looks unnatural

Why: The AI may need more specific guidance about the look you want.

Try: Add 'natural lighting and sharp details that match the rest of the photo' to your prompt

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Tip: Adding 'natural' and 'realistic' to your prompt helps the AI prioritize believability.

Lighting doesn't match

Why: The edited area has different lighting than the original scene.

Try: Add: 'match the lighting direction and color temperature of the original photo'

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Tip: If light comes from one side in the original, mention it: 'with light from the left side.'

Edges look rough or artificial

Why: Transitions between edited and unedited areas need refinement.

Try: Tap markers on the rough edges and regenerate: 'refine these edges for a seamless blend'

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Tip: Edge refinement is the most common adjustment — markers on problem areas make it quick.

Quick answers

Can AI create a book cover from my photo?

Yes. Upload your photo and describe the genre and tone — 'thriller book cover, dark and tense, high contrast.' EditThisPic AI applies cinematic styling and color grading. Free, no signup.

Will this work for self-publishing on Amazon KDP?

Yes. Amazon KDP requires a 2560x1600px cover (6:4 ratio). Describe the format and dimensions in your prompt or add the specific crop after downloading. The AI-enhanced photo gives you a strong starting point.

Do I need design skills to use this?

No. Describe your book's genre, tone, and any specific visual elements in plain English. The AI applies professional cover styling automatically.

Can I add the book title to the cover?

EditThisPic creates the visual design. Add title text in Canva, Adobe Express, or a design tool afterward. Ask the AI to 'leave space at the top for the title' to make text placement easy.

What genres work best?

All genres work — thriller, romance, fantasy, business, self-help, memoir. The more specifically you describe the genre's visual conventions in your prompt, the better the result.

Is it free?

Yes. One free Quick edit per week, no signup. Credit packs from $1.99 for more.

Is there a watermark?

No. EditThisPic never adds watermarks. Your book cover downloads clean.

Can this replace a professional book cover designer?

For self-publishing authors who need a quality cover quickly and affordably, AI is a strong option. For traditional publishing or high-budget campaigns, a professional designer adds strategic value the AI can't fully replicate.

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AI Book Cover from Photo

How it works

Upload your photo

Describe your edit

Review the result

Refine if needed

See it in action

AI Book Cover from Photo — Example 1

AI Book Cover from Photo — Example 2

Detailed Guides by Scenario

For Product Businesses

Common Scenarios

Best Practices

For Service Businesses

Common Scenarios

Best Practices

For Marketers

Common Scenarios

Best Practices

If something looks off

Quick answers

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