{"id":13091,"date":"2019-05-24T21:34:44","date_gmt":"2019-05-24T21:34:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/?p=13091"},"modified":"2022-12-13T15:48:05","modified_gmt":"2022-12-13T15:48:05","slug":"free-book-cover-makers","status":"publish","type":"review","link":"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/free-book-cover-makers\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Free Book Cover Makers&#8211;Don&#8217;t Break the Bank, Create Your Own!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Your cover is arguably one of the most important selling points of your book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As authors, however, we often face tight budgets. Deciding where to spend our money and where to tighten the belt isn\u2019t easy. Covers are one of the more expensive aspects of production. Pre-made covers often start at $100, and custom, full-spread artwork alone can cost up to $4000 a book depending on the artist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So how do you create an eye-catching, on-brand cover without breaking the bank? DIY! With a bit of skill and some market research, producing an awesome cover is simple and completely free!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From crisp, basic composites to full photo manipulation, I\u2019ll show you the top 5 FREE programs and help you determine the best option for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"h-in-this-article-you-will-learn\"><strong>In this article you will learn:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Each program\u2019s basic features<\/li><li>When to design your own covers<\/li><li>How to determine the best program for you<\/li><li>Common DIY cover pitfalls<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-top-5-available-free-programs-ranked-in-no-particular-order\" data-level=\"2\">Top 5 Available FREE Programs (ranked in no particular order)<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-krita\" data-level=\"3\">Krita<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-gimp\" data-level=\"3\">GIMP<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-paint-net\" data-level=\"3\">Paint.net<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-canva\" data-level=\"3\">Canva<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-over\" data-level=\"3\">Over<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-is-designing-your-own-cover-right-for-you\" data-level=\"2\">Is Designing Your Own Cover Right For You?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-determining-the-right-software-for-you\" data-level=\"2\">Determining The Right Software for You<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-1-photo-collage\" data-level=\"3\">1. Photo Collage<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-2-templates\" data-level=\"3\">2. Templates<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-3-text-editing\" data-level=\"3\">3. Text Editing<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-4-layers\" data-level=\"3\">4. Layers<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-5-photo-manipulation\" data-level=\"3\">5. Photo Manipulation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-words-of-warning\" data-level=\"2\">Words of Warning<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-branding-concerns\" data-level=\"3\">Branding Concerns<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-stock-photos\" data-level=\"3\">Stock Photos<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-in-conclusion\" data-level=\"2\">In Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-top-5-available-free-programs-ranked-in-no-particular-order\">Top 5 Available FREE Programs (ranked in no particular order)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Krita<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>GIMP (Gnu Image Manipulation Program)<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Paint.net (not the Windows one!)<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Canva<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Over<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The first three are desktop programs and are essentially analogous to Photoshop. The latter-most two are app\/browser based and, while more directed at creating thumbnails and info-graphic materials, are great for whipping up a cover quickly if you don\u2019t have complex photo-editing needs. Personally, I use and love Krita, but it\u2019s important to find whatever program works best both for your books and for your technical skills and artistic abilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below, you\u2019ll find a table of these 5 programs and some of their basic features. I\u2019ve also included links to quick tutorial videos and my thoughts on each. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, please note <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/isbn-bar-code-generator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our ISBN bar code generator<\/a> if you need a custom bar code to be integrated into your back cover.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"footable_parent_13097\"\n         class=\" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui colored_table\">\n                <table data-ninja_table_instance=\"ninja_table_instance_0\" data-footable_id=\"13097\" data-filter-delay=\"1000\" aria-label=\"Top 5 Book Cover Makers Table\"            id=\"footable_13097\"\n           data-unique_identifier=\"ninja_table_unique_id_73731244_13097\"\n           class=\" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_13097 ninja_table_unique_id_73731244_13097 ui table tmobile-fix ninja_search_right nt_type_legacy_table fixed celled striped compact vertical_centered ninja_custom_color inverted footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled ninja_table_pro\">\n                <colgroup>\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_0 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_1 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_2 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_3 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_4 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_5 \">\n                    <\/colgroup>\n        <thead>\n<tr class=\"footable-header\">\n                                                                                                        <th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_0 ninja_clmn_nm_software \">Features<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_1 ninja_clmn_nm_price \">Krita<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_2 ninja_clmn_nm_software_c \">GIMP<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_3 ninja_clmn_nm_feature \">Paint.net<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_4 ninja_clmn_nm_canva \">Canva<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_5 ninja_clmn_nm_over \">Over<\/th><\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n\n        <tr data-row_id=\"1005\" class=\"ninja_table_row_0 nt_row_id_1005\">\n            <td>Format<\/td><td>Desktop Program- Open Source<\/td><td>Desktop Program- Open Source<\/td><td>Desktop Program<\/td><td>Browser<\/td><td>App (Android and Apple)<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"1008\" class=\"ninja_table_row_1 nt_row_id_1008\">\n            <td>Photo Manipulation<\/td><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy.png 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 25px) 100vw, 25px\" \/><\/td><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" class=\"wp-image-11276 aligncenter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 25px) 100vw, 25px\" \/><\/td><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 25px) 100vw, 25px\" \/><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"1006\" class=\"ninja_table_row_2 nt_row_id_1006\">\n            <td>Dynamic Layers<\/td><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" class=\"wp-image-11276 aligncenter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 25px) 100vw, 25px\" \/><\/td><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 25px) 100vw, 25px\" \/><\/td><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" class=\"wp-image-11276 aligncenter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 25px) 100vw, 25px\" \/><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"1007\" class=\"ninja_table_row_3 nt_row_id_1007\">\n            <td>Text Effects<\/td><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 25px) 100vw, 25px\" \/><\/td><td><\/td><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" class=\"wp-image-11276 aligncenter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 25px) 100vw, 25px\" \/><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"1009\" class=\"ninja_table_row_4 nt_row_id_1009\">\n            <td>Forums<\/td><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 25px) 100vw, 25px\" \/><\/td><td><\/td><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 25px) 100vw, 25px\" \/><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"1012\" class=\"ninja_table_row_5 nt_row_id_1012\">\n            <td>Integrated Stock Images<\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" class=\"wp-image-11276 aligncenter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 25px) 100vw, 25px\" \/><\/td><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" class=\"wp-image-11276 aligncenter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 25px) 100vw, 25px\" \/><\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"1013\" class=\"ninja_table_row_6 nt_row_id_1013\">\n            <td>Premade Designs<\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" class=\"wp-image-11276 aligncenter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 25px) 100vw, 25px\" \/><\/td><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" class=\"wp-image-11276 aligncenter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 25px) 100vw, 25px\" \/><\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"1014\" class=\"ninja_table_row_7 nt_row_id_1014\">\n            <td>Social Layouts<\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" class=\"wp-image-11276 aligncenter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 25px) 100vw, 25px\" \/><\/td><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" class=\"wp-image-11276 aligncenter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 25px) 100vw, 25px\" \/><\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"1016\" class=\"ninja_table_row_8 nt_row_id_1016\">\n            <td>Paid Upgrades<\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" class=\"wp-image-11276 aligncenter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/checkmark-empty-copy-1.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 25px) 100vw, 25px\" \/><\/td><td><\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"1017\" class=\"ninja_table_row_9 nt_row_id_1017\">\n            <td>Tutorial<\/td><td><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=TH2EDTNjvBw\" style=\"color: #000080;\">Krita Tutorial<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><a 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It\u2019s my particular favorite and what I use for all my more complex photo editing, including covers. I find it very intuitive, and between the forum and Google, I can learn how to do almost anything. It does require a fair bit of processing power, however; and while they claim to have a tablet version, I\u2019ve only had success with the desktop version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Download Link: (<a href=\"http:\/\/krita.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/krita.org<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tutorial Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=TH2EDTNjvBw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=TH2EDTNjvBw<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-gimp\">GIMP<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"253\" src=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/GIMP-Screenshot-1-e1558730445161.png\" alt=\"gimp software for book covers\" class=\"wp-image-13105\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>GIMP is possibly the oldest of the free photo editors, and the most widely used by the artists I polled. The Honda Civic, if you will. Though its design is basic, it\u2019s also classic and has virtually every function photoshop does. Though I prefer Krita due to familiarity, GIMP is my backup. Bonus: there\u2019s a browser version for Chromebooks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Download Link: (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gimp.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.gimp.org<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tutorial Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gimp.org\/tutorials\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.gimp.org\/tutorials\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-paint-net\">Paint.net<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"253\" src=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Paintnet-Screenshot-1-e1558730507319.png\" alt=\"paint.net free book cover\" class=\"wp-image-13106\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Paint.net is a basic, clean program, with most tools a photo editor needs. My biggest criticism is the site looks like something that would give your computer a virus (though as far as I can tell, it\u2019s totally safe), and some controls weren\u2019t as intuitive as I expected, partially due to its old-school layout. That said, I figured out most of the main tools pretty quickly, and any bigger issues seemed answered on the forums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Download Link: (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.getpaint.net\/index.html?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.getpaint.net\/index.html?<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-canva\">Canva<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"253\" src=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Canva-Screenshot-1-e1558730540384.png\" alt=\"free book cover from Canva\" class=\"wp-image-13102\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Canva was the most popular among the authors I polled. It\u2019s great for quick promotional materials and covers if you don\u2019t need something super complicated. I love using it for YouTube thumbnails and social media cover photos, since blank templates set to the appropriate dimensions are available. Their selection of stock photos is fairly good, though most are paid. My one quibble, since I\u2019m often without internet when I travel, is, being browser-based, it requires Wi-Fi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Download Link: (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.canva.com\/<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tutorial Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/designschool.canva.com\/tutorials\/getting-started-canva\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/designschool.canva.com\/tutorials\/getting-started-canva\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-over\">Over<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"252\" src=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Over-Screenshot-1-e1558730595572.png\" alt=\"book cover made with free Over software\" class=\"wp-image-13104\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This was another one that was new to me, but I really enjoyed the touch-screen friendly interface. Though there were few free options as far as integrated fonts and image, it has far more dynamic tools than Canva does, like text shadows. What fonts it did have, though, were quite unique and there were some great ones for covers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Download Link: (<a href=\"https:\/\/madewithover.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/madewithover.com\/<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-is-designing-your-own-cover-right-for-you\">Is Designing Your Own Cover Right For You?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you just lurk on the edges of many indie author communities, I\u2019m sure you\u2019ve heard the warnings against <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/book-cover-software-designers-services\/\">designing your own book cover: it\u2019s unprofessional<\/a>, it doesn\u2019t sell, the art isn\u2019t competitive. I invite you to shift your thinking a bit. Those are, indeed, hallmarks of poorly designed covers, and some DIY covers fall into that category, but so do some professional ones (looking at you, Fiverr).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For people whose creativity extends to visual art, a DIY cover can be a perfect choice. To design your own cover you need emotional distance from your book, a good grasp on comp titles within your genre and demographic, and a few folks who will provide honest feedback. Remember, your cover doesn\u2019t have to be an exact scene from your book. It has to accurately sell what\u2019s inside. Being honest about your skills and your limits will make a world of difference when deciding the best route and getting feedback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind, too, that cover design and cover art aren\u2019t the same, though many people use the terms interchangeably. Cover design is the layout and style of the text in relation to the images, the format of the back copy, whether you include an image and <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/write-author-bio\/\">bio on the back<\/a>, etc. Cover art is the actual art and images. (Sometimes the text becomes so stylized it is, itself, part of the art&#8211;like with several contemporary YA titles from around 2015-2020.) For my fantasy series, I commission art for my covers, then do the actual design myself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other key factors, as mentioned above, are your genre and your age demographic. Highly stylized cartoon figures are common in middle-grade books, but darker, more atmospheric art is common for adult fantasy. Photos and graphics are typical for non-fiction, chick lit, and some sci-fi. My first suggestion is always to check out the covers of the top sellers in your sub-genre (i.e. your comp titles).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more, check out this <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/book-cover-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">article on mastering cover design<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n<section class=\"standard-cta testimonial\" id=\"cta-block_60a2bbb51823c\">\r\n    <div class=\"cta-inner row\">\r\n                    <div class=\"cta-media col-md-4\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"cta-media-inner\">\r\n                    \r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/click\/Atticus\" alt=\"Check It Out\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">                        \r\n                                                    <i class=\"fa fa-play\"><\/i>\r\n                        \r\n                                                    <div class=\"img-overlay\"><\/div>\r\n                        \r\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Atticus.png\" alt=\"Atticus - the #1 Book Writing and Formatting Software used by thousands of authors.\" height=\"1384\" width=\"2210\">\r\n                        \r\n                        <\/a>                    <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n        \r\n        <div class=\"cta-body col-md-8\" style=\"text-align:center;\">  \r\n                            <a class=\"cta-heading\" href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/click\/Atticus\" alt=\"Check It Out\">\r\n                            <h3> Format Beautiful Professional Books<\/h3>\r\n                            <\/a>\r\n                        \r\n            <p>Easy to use, and and full of amazing features, you can quickly turn your book into a professional book.<\/p>\n            <a class=\"offer-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/click\/Atticus\" alt=\"Check It Out\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">Check It Out<\/a>        <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-determining-the-right-software-for-you\">Determining The Right Software for You<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The best program for you will be based on your skill level and needs, which is where comp titles come in. You don\u2019t need a complex photo manipulation program to create a catchy, bold graphic cover for your humorous memoir, and a clean drag-and-drop creator won\u2019t suit the needs of a broody thriller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The five features you will need to consider when picking a program are photo collage, templates, text editing effects, layers, and photo manipulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-photo-collage\">1. Photo Collage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Overlaying images or combining without changing the overall appearance of the source images themselves.<\/em> This is what many simple, app-based or browser-based programs use, and for graphic covers, or those where the title text takes center stage, it's really all you need. Many authors also use these for promotional materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-templates\">2. Templates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Pre-made designs and dimensions for covers.<\/em> If you don\u2019t have the strongest background in graphic design, templates can be a great consideration. Often with just a tweak here and there and some custom art behind, you can have a nice, clean cover. Many of the app and browser programs mentioned above also offer pre-made design layouts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-text-editing\">3. Text Editing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Changing fill or adding effects like glow, shadows, and 3D.<\/em> When I refer to text effects and editing, I\u2019m thinking beyond simple changes like font and color, which every program listed below offers. Text effects are a bit different, and only more complex programs offer true text editing, often through layer effects. Many urban fantasy books have a <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/free-book-title-generator-tools\/\">piece of the title<\/a> appear like it\u2019s on fire or covered in magic, and using text effects is how you produce that look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-layers\">4. Layers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Multiple overlaid sections of a project that allow for dynamic editing.<\/em> If your genre requires a more complex or atmospheric feel, using a program that has layers might be for you. You can add the illusion of smoke, for example, without permanently impacting the photos or art below. While all these programs layer each piece of the image, not all have truly dynamic layers with effects. Layers are most useful when coupled with text effects or photo manipulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-photo-manipulation\">5. Photo Manipulation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Changing the opacity, color hue or saturation of images or art or erasing selected sections.<\/em> This is probably the most skill-heavy aspect of DIY covers, especially if you\u2019re working with stock images, as opposed to commissioned custom art. Using photo manipulation can elevate a free stock image to looking just like your character and save you from the curse of the \u201ccookie-cutter cover.\u201d This is a feature the larger programs listed have, and is great for certain genres, though it takes some trial and error!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-words-of-warning\">Words of Warning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are 2 major points to consider as you craft your cover and get to know your chosen program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Branding Concerns and Stock Photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-branding-concerns\">Branding Concerns<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I mentioned the genre\/demographic aspect of branding above, but there\u2019s more to it. Whether you write series or stand-alones, you\u2019re going to need consistent branding. Consistent doesn\u2019t need to be synonymous with matching everything (though that\u2019s how I roll). It just needs to be memorable and recognizable as your <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/protecting-monitoring-author-brand\/\">author brand<\/a>. You can achieve that with any of these programs; and many times, you can just duplicate the cover you made and swap out the art and title for the next-in-series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you\u2019re picking up a new program to use for your covers mid-series or mid-career, I\u2019d recommend running your previous covers through the new program to iron out any glaring inconsistencies so your branding remains consistent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-stock-photos\">Stock Photos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The next issue to keep in mind is that of the infamous stock photo. A few of the programs above include integrated access to stock photos, both free and paid. This goes for all sides of your business as an author: make sure you read the fine print whenever you\u2019re downloading a photo, be it from a program you\u2019re using or a huge stock site. The last thing you want when launching a book is to get it ripped down and have to spend your marketing budget on legal fees! Essentially, be smart: plan for the worst, hope for the best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want more in-depth discussions on stock photos, be sure to check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/stock-photos-for-book-covers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Legal Guide to Stock Photos<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-in-conclusion\">In Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to making sales, your cover is one of the most <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/parts-of-a-book\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">important parts of your book<\/a>. Choosing to design your own book cover is a big decision, but it can save you a lot of cash and also enable you to find the perfect fit for your story. While many authors and designers use big-name programs, you can get all the same features with free programs. As long as you have a good grasp on what your book needs and a few members of the author community willing to give you honest feedback, going DIY is a fantastic option!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/software-for-writers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">another program<\/a> you think should be on this list? Let us know in the comments, so we can check it out for ourselves.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your cover is arguably one of the most important selling points of your book. As authors, however, we often face tight budgets. Deciding where to spend our money and where to tighten the belt isn\u2019t easy. 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