AI Photo Editor for Amazon Book Photos
Get Amazon-compliant book photos in seconds. Clean cover shots, 3D mockup looks, pure white backgrounds. No Photoshop needed.
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"I self-publish 5-10 books a year. EditThisPic makes my paperbacks look like they were shot in a professional studio. Total game changer for KDP authors." @IndieAuthorJess
Built for Authors and Book Sellers
Books seem simple to photograph but have unique challenges: glossy cover reflections, thin page edges, spine curves, and cover text that needs to remain readable. EditThisPic handles all of these intelligently, delivering professional book listing photos that make your title stand out.
Tools Authors and Book Sellers Use Most
Remove Background
Create pure white backgrounds for book cover photos
Remove Reflection
Remove glare and reflections from glossy book covers
Enhance Photo
Sharpen cover art and text for maximum readability
Whiten Background
Fix off-white or gray backgrounds on book photos
Create Amazon-Ready Book Photos
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Upload your book photo
Drop your book image into EditThisPic. JPG, PNG, and WebP up to 7MB. For best results, photograph your book standing upright at a slight angle to show the cover and a hint of spine. Use indirect lighting to minimize glossy cover reflections.
Single book on solid background: 15-20 seconds. Angled or 3D shots: may need one refinement. -
Request clean background with cover clarity
Type 'replace background with pure white, preserve book cover detail and text readability.' The AI handles thin page edges, spine curves, and cover art without losing detail. For glossy covers with reflections, add 'remove glare from cover surface.'
If your book has a matte cover, results are usually perfect on the first try. Glossy covers may need a second pass to address reflections specifically. -
Verify cover text and edges
Zoom to 100% and check that the title, author name, and any cover text is sharp and readable. Check page edges for clean separation from the white background. The thin white pages of a book against white background can be tricky.
Books with white page edges can blend into white backgrounds. If page edges disappear, add 'preserve visible page edges with subtle shadow for depth.' -
Download your listing-ready book photo
Download as high-quality PNG or JPG. Amazon book listings typically use the digital cover file as the main image, but physical product photos for secondary slots help show the actual product buyers will receive.
For used book sellers, show the actual condition of the book. Clean background removal makes even used books look more trustworthy and professional.
Book Photo Prompts for Amazon
replace background with pure white RGB 255,255,255, preserve book cover art and text readability, clean edges around book, no shadows
The simplest and most common book photo need. Works great for straight-on cover shots.
replace background with pure white, preserve dust jacket detail and embossed text, maintain spine shape and binding quality appearance
Hardcovers with dust jackets have more texture. Mentioning 'embossed text' preserves raised lettering detail.
replace background with pure white, preserve book at current angle showing cover and spine, maintain 3D depth and page edge detail
Angled shots show the book's physical form. This prompt keeps the 3D perspective while cleaning the background.
remove glare and reflections from glossy book cover, preserve all cover artwork and text underneath, maintain vivid colors
Do this before background removal. It is easier to fix glare with the original background still in place.
Show 4 more prompts
replace background with pure white, keep all books and their arrangement intact, uniform white between books, clean edges on each volume
Multi-book shots need consistent white between each book. Arrange with slight gaps for cleaner results.
replace background with pure white, preserve open book pages and any visible interior content, maintain natural page curve
Showing interior pages helps sell journals, planners, and workbooks. This keeps the natural page spread.
replace background with pure white, preserve spine text readability and binding detail, clean edges along the narrow spine width
Spine shots help bookshelf buyers visualize the product. The narrow form factor needs precise edges.
replace background with pure white, preserve actual book condition honestly, sharpen cover text, professional appearance
Used book sellers benefit from honest, professional photos. Clean background makes even used books look more trustworthy.
| Edit Type | Prompt | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front cover shot | replace background with pure white, preserve cover art and text |
15s | Try This → |
| 3D angled view | pure white background, maintain 3D angle and spine detail |
20s | Try This → |
| Remove cover glare | remove glare from glossy cover, reveal artwork underneath |
15s | Try This → |
| Book bundle / series | pure white background, uniform white between all books |
25s | Try This → |
Amazon Book Photo Examples
Paperback with clean cover shot
Self-published paperback photographed on a desk. One prompt created a professional listing photo with readable title and vivid cover art.
replace background with pure white RGB 255,255,255, preserve cover art and text readability, no shadows
Hardcover at 3D angle
Hardcover showing cover and spine at an angle. The AI preserved the 3D perspective and page edge detail.
replace background with pure white, preserve 3D angle showing cover and spine, maintain page edge detail
Book bundle for series listing
Three-book series arranged together. The AI created uniform white between each book while keeping all covers readable.
replace background with pure white, keep all three books in arrangement, uniform white between volumes, readable covers
Common Book Photo Issues
Glossy cover has bright spots or glare
Why: Direct or overhead lighting creates reflections on glossy laminated covers, obscuring the cover art underneath.
remove all glare and light reflections from book cover, reveal cover artwork underneath, maintain vivid colors
For best results, photograph books at a slight angle to avoid direct light reflection. If glare persists, use indirect lighting from both sides.
White page edges disappear into white background
Why: The thin white pages of a book can merge with the white background, making the book look like it has no depth.
replace background with pure white, add subtle shadow along page edges so book maintains visible depth and dimension
This is most noticeable on straight-on shots. Photographing at a slight angle naturally creates visible page edges.
Cover text became blurry after editing
Why: The background removal process sometimes softens edges, which can affect text near the cover edges.
sharpen all text on book cover, enhance title and author name readability while maintaining background
Do a separate sharpening pass just for text after background removal. 'Sharpen title text' as a focused prompt works better than trying to do everything at once.
Spine text is unreadable in 3D angled shot
Why: When photographed at an angle, spine text naturally appears smaller and can lose clarity during processing.
enhance spine text readability, sharpen all text along the book spine while maintaining the 3D angle
For spine-focused shots, photograph the book at a shallower angle (30 degrees instead of 45) to make spine text larger in frame.
Multi-book arrangement has background showing between volumes
Why: Small gaps between stacked or arranged books may retain the original background after processing.
replace all background with pure white including spaces between books, clean white visible in every gap
Leave clear finger-width gaps between books when photographing. Too close together makes it hard for the AI to clean between them.
Amazon Book Photo FAQ
Should I use a photo of my book or the digital cover file for Amazon?
Amazon typically uses the digital cover file you upload as the main listing image for KDP books. However, physical photos of the actual book are valuable for secondary image slots. They show buyers what they will actually receive, including spine width, page quality, and overall physical presentation. EditThisPic makes these physical shots look professional.
How do I avoid glare on glossy book covers?
Position your book at a slight angle to the light source rather than directly under it. Use diffused lighting from the side rather than overhead. If you still get glare, EditThisPic can remove it: 'remove glare from glossy cover, reveal artwork underneath.' For matte covers, this isn't an issue at all.
Can I create a 3D book mockup from a flat cover image?
EditThisPic works with photos you already have. For 3D effects, photograph your physical book at an angle showing cover and spine. The AI can then clean up the background while preserving the 3D perspective. For purely digital mockup generation from flat cover files, dedicated mockup tools may be more appropriate.
How do I photograph a book to show page quality?
Fan the pages slightly and photograph from the side at an angle. Use 'replace background with pure white, preserve page texture and fanned page detail.' This works great for premium paper stock, color interior, or textured pages that are a selling point.
I sell used books. How do I make them look presentable without hiding condition?
Honesty builds trust on Amazon. Photograph the actual book showing its real condition. Use EditThisPic to 'replace background with pure white, preserve actual book condition.' The clean white background makes even used books look more professional and trustworthy without hiding any wear.
Can I edit photos of multiple book formats (paperback, hardcover, Kindle) in one session?
Yes. Each format photographs differently, so develop a prompt for each: paperback (flat, flexible), hardcover (rigid, has spine depth), and device screenshots for Kindle. Most authors process all formats for a title in under 10 minutes with EditThisPic.
Is EditThisPic's AI photo editor for amazon book photos really free?
Yes — you get 1 free edit per week, no account needed. For unlimited edits, plans start at $3.99/month.
Can I amazon book on my phone?
Yes. EditThisPic works in any mobile browser — iPhone, Android, tablet. No app download needed.
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