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BookCoverAI compared with Retouchly
DetailBookCoverAI logo BookCoverAIRetouchly logo Retouchly
What it doesAI-powered KDP book cover generator for Kindle eBooks, paperbacks, and hardcovers without manual design work Free AI photo enhancer that sharpens clarity and enlarges photos online
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Pricing modelPaid Freemium
PricingStarter Pack: $3.99 for 40 credits (1 print-ready cover download + 10 AI generations); Author Pack: $9.99 for 120 credits (up to 4 print-ready downloads + up to 120 generations); Studio Pack: $24.99 for 350 credits (up to 11 print-ready downloads + up to 350 generations). Free credits available for Free: 3 pictures per day. Paid credit packs: 100 credits for $4.99, 240 credits for $9.99, 500 credits for $19.99 (one-time payment). 1 credit = 1 basic enhancement, sharpening or restoration. Credits never expire.
Key features
  • AI cover generation based on book details and genre
  • Kindle eBook cover export at 1600 × 2560 px
  • Full-wrap paperback PDF with front, spine, and back cover
  • Hardcover full-cover PDF with wrap and hinge space
  • Bleed, margin, and barcode-safe area setup
  • Genre-specific cover styles and presets
  • Reference image upload to guide cover style
  • Print-ready ZIP export with PDF, front image, and specs
  • No design skills or KDP knowledge required
  • Picture enhancer for clarity and detail improvement
  • Old photo restoration including facial detail
  • 2× enlargement for small photos
  • 4K photo upload support
  • Before-and-after comparison slider
  • Free tier: up to 2048 px output on long edge; paid tier: up to 4096 px
  • Watermark-free results on free and paid processing
  • No sign-up required for free daily allowance
  • Images deleted within 24 hours
What makes it different
  • Eliminates manual spine math and bleed calculations for print covers
  • Purpose-built for KDP publishing workflow, not a general design canvas
  • Supports all three KDP formats in one tool: Kindle eBook, paperback, and hardcover
  • AI tuned to genre visual conventions and thumbnail legibility
  • Commercial publishing rights to downloaded covers
  • No watermarks on any results, free or paid
  • Images not used for model training
  • Web-based tool with no installation required
  • Automatic refund if processing fails
  • 7-day refund policy on credit packs
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Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)25 −3 (down) since last check4 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)32
Citation Flow (Majestic)3021
Referring domains (Majestic)5414

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