Book Cover Design for Authors & Publishers
Book cover design from our studio gives your title a cover that fits its genre and catches a reader’s eye. Authors and publishers send the title, subject and ideas, and our designers create a new cover, convert an existing raster cover to vector, or prepare RGB eBook and CMYK print versions. You choose from several concepts.
- New covers from your idea or sketch
- Several concepts to choose from
- RGB eBook and CMYK print versions
- AI, EPS and PDF masters plus PNG and JPG
What Is Book Cover Design?
Book cover design is the creation of the artwork, title lettering and layout on the outside of a book. Readers often notice the cover before the reviews or the summary, so it has to show the genre, set the mood and make the title readable at a glance, whether on a shelf or as a small online thumbnail.
- Imagery chosen to fit the title and subject
- Lettering readable at thumbnail size
- Color mode matched to eBook or print
Cover Services We Offer
Start fresh or improve a cover you already have. Each option is handled by our in-house designers.
Creative Cover Design
A new cover from your ideas or concepts, with several design suggestions to choose from.
Cover Vector Conversion
An existing JPG or PNG cover redrawn as sharp vector art. More on raster to vector conversion.
eBook Covers
Covers built in RGB color for digital storefronts and reading apps.
Covers for Printing
CMYK covers prepared so colors stay vivid on the printed book.
Illustrated Covers
Hand-drawn cover art for picture books and fiction. See children’s book illustration.
Covers From Old Designs
An old raster cover or sketch refreshed with cleaner type and artwork.
Who Orders Book Covers From Us
Writers and publishers preparing a book for print, eBook or both.
How Cover Projects Are Priced
A cover refresh from an existing file is quicker than a new illustrated cover, so we price after reading your brief. The quote covers the concepts, versions and formats you need, as one fixed amount.
- One fixed amount after the brief is read
- 2 revision rounds, money-back guarantee
- PayPal, Visa and Mastercard welcome
- Print and eBook files in one delivery
Publishing Several Titles? Ask for a Series Quote
Publishers and authors with a series can send the list of titles. We quote the covers together and keep type, layout and style consistent so the books look related.
- Series covers priced as one job
- Matching layout across every title
- Monthly invoice for publishers
- NDA available before release
Building the book’s look further? See children’s book illustration, digital illustration, creative logo design if you also need a logo, and brand identity design.
Why Authors Choose Our Cover Designers
Covers matched to the subject
Designers add patterns, images and vector graphics that relate to the title and genre.
Several concepts to compare
You pick the direction you prefer before the cover is finished.
Correct color for each format
RGB for eBooks and CMYK for print keep colors clear on screens and paper.
Brooklyn studio since 2010
In-house QC, two free revision rounds and a money-back guarantee on every cover.
Online cover makers & templates
- Layouts many other books already use
- Low-resolution images that blur in print
- Wrong color mode for printing
- Generic fonts that hide the genre
Covers by our designers
- A cover designed for your title
- Vector artwork that prints sharply
- RGB or CMYK set for each version
- Lettering chosen for your genre
Example: A Cover for a First Novel
Example: a first-time author is publishing a mystery novel as both an eBook and a printed book.
- The brief
- The title, author name, a short summary, two covers the author likes and a dark, atmospheric mood.
- What we do
- We prepare several cover concepts, refine the chosen one, then set an RGB version for the eBook and a CMYK version for print.
- What you receive
- AI, EPS, SVG and PDF files of both versions, plus PNG and JPG previews for online listings.
How It Works
Describe the book
Send the title, subject, genre and any ideas, sketches or old covers.
Confirm the price
We read the brief and email a fixed cost and date. Card or PayPal payment starts the design.
Pick a concept
Designers prepare several concepts; you choose one and we refine it.
Receive the cover
Download eBook and print files in AI, EPS, SVG, PDF, PNG and JPG, with 2 free revisions.
What Our Clients Say About Us
“I often receive jpg logos from clients who need to do signage or embroidery, where vector art is required. I’ve used Vector Design for several years and they are always extremely quick and the quality of their vector files is excellent.”Merili LoucksSignage & embroidery · Google review
“I’ve been in the promotional products industry for 45 years and they are the most efficient design company I have worked with.”Don GardinerPromotional products · Google review
“I have used their services on several projects, always timely and very professional. They are our go-to partner.”Scott TurnerRepeat client · Google review
Rated five stars in 500+ Google reviews.
Questions About Our Covers
What is book cover design?
Book cover design is the creation of the artwork, title lettering and layout on the outside of a book. A good cover shows the genre, sets the mood and keeps the title readable, both on a store shelf and as a small thumbnail in an online bookstore.
How much does book cover design cost?
Covers are quoted per project. A refresh of an existing cover costs less than a new illustrated design with several concepts. Send the title, subject and any ideas, and we email a fixed price and delivery date before the design work begins.
Can you design both eBook and print covers?
Yes. We prepare eBook covers in RGB color, which suits screens, and print covers in CMYK color, which keeps the printed result vivid. Tell us which versions you need and we set up each file correctly for its use.
Can you convert my old cover to vector?
Yes. If your cover exists only as a JPG or PNG, we redraw it as vector artwork so it stays sharp when printed or enlarged. The vector file can then be edited, resized and reused without the pixelation that raster images show.
Will I see more than one concept?
Yes. For a new creative cover we prepare several design suggestions based on your ideas. You choose the direction you prefer, and we refine it into the final cover, using your two free revision rounds for any last changes.
Do I own the cover design after publishing?
On request, full ownership of the final cover files is transferred to you once payment is made. You can then upload the cover to any self-publishing or print platform, reuse it for audiobook or series editions, and let a future designer adjust it for a new edition.
How do I order and pay for a cover?
Send the book details through the form. We review them and email an exact quote with the delivery date. Payment by PayPal, Visa or Mastercard starts the design. Every cover includes 2 free revisions, and our 100% money-back guarantee applies if the design misses your brief.
Start Your Book Cover
Tell us the title, genre and the feeling the cover should give. We email a fixed price and delivery date, then our designers begin on your approval.