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Book covers · ChatGPT · October 2026
How do I design a book cover in ChatGPT?
Three cover concepts for 72 credits, with your title spelled right.
In ChatGPT, add the Creative Claw plugin and describe the book: title, author name, genre, mood and the scene you picture. Nano Banana 2 designs a 2:3 cover at 2K with the lettering in for 24 credits ($0.24). We made three concepts for one fictional novel (a painted storm, a minimalist envelope, a Victorian woodcut) and a Spanish edition, and every title was spelled correctly. KDP’s ideal ebook cover is 2,560 × 1,600 pixels; KDP asks you to disclose AI-generated covers.
Start with 100 free credits. No card required.
By Itay Dressler, founder of Creative Claw · LinkedIn · Updated
Key takeaways
- Nano Banana 2 lettered the title and author correctly on all four covers.
- A concept costs 24 credits at 2K; three cost 72.
- KDP’s ideal ebook cover is 2,560 × 1,600 px, JPEG or TIFF; 2K output is 2,528 × 1,696.
- A translated edition is one edit, but compare it: our first try repainted the scene.
- KDP asks you to disclose AI-generated cover art when you publish.
Bring
Title, author name, genre, mood and a scene
Create
2:3 covers at 2K, translated editions, matching social images
Made with Creative Claw
What can you make with Creative Claw in ChatGPT?
A 30-second BookTok trailer Three shots, text hooks, a narrator and a cover reveal. About 537 credits. A scene from the book One Nano Banana 2 still animated by Gemini Omni Flash: 6 seconds, 138 credits. A narrated retail sample Chapter one, 2:19, read by a digital voice for 30 credits and labelled as such.
Before and after
One cover, two editions
The Spanish edition is one Nano Banana 2 edit of the English cover: the same lighthouse, storm and lantern figure, with a new title and tagline.
Original
AI cover edit Finished example
Three concepts and a Spanish edition, then the whole launch kit.
We invented a novel, The Salt Archive by Mara Quill, a gothic mystery set in a fog-bound harbour town, to show a full launch kit. Nano Banana 2 designed three covers with the title spelled right, a Spanish edition cover and two quote cards; Gemini Omni Flash shot the trailer scenes; Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS voiced the trailer and read chapter one as a retail sample; Lyria 3.5 scored it; and HyperFrames cut the trailer with text hooks on the narration. If you already have a cover, skip the first rows.
Voiceover script
“Every year, on the night of the drowning, the sea gives something back to Wrenhaven. Letters. Sealed. Never read. For nineteen years, Ada Lorne has filed them away. Tonight, one of them has her name on it.”
| Step | Tool | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Three cover concepts with title and author lettered in | Nano Banana 2, 2K | 72 |
| Spanish edition cover (two tries) | Nano Banana 2, 2K | 48 |
| Four trailer stills | Nano Banana 2, 2K | 96 |
| Two quote cards | Nano Banana 2, 2K | 48 |
| Three 6-second trailer shots, 1080p | Gemini Omni Flash | 414 |
| 26-second trailer voiceover | Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS | 4 |
| 2:19 audiobook sample, chapter one | Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS | 30 |
| 40-second Spanish narration | Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS | 8 |
| Trailer score | Lyria 3.5 | 16 |
| Word checks on the narration | Transcribe | 3 |
| Trailer and audiobook sample videos | HyperFrames (render_html_video) | 27 |
| Total for the finished example | 766 ($7.66) | |
The book, author, characters and text are fictional and were written for this page. The trailer and audiobook videos were rendered with HyperFrames; render_html_video quotes about 27 credits for all three. Without the covers and quote cards, the trailer and narration alone are about 550 credits.
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Concept 1 · painted storm -
Concept 2 · minimalist -
Concept 3 · Victorian woodcut -
Spanish edition · one edit
The workflow
How do I make a cover in ChatGPT?
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Add Creative Claw
Install Creative Claw from ChatGPT’s plugin directory and sign in. New accounts get 100 free credits, no card.
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Describe the cover
Give the title, author name, genre, mood, palette and the scene; attach earlier covers if it is a series.
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Compare concepts
Ask for three different concepts in one go and pick one; each is a separate 24-credit image.
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Finish for KDP
Check every letter, ask for 4K or an upscale, and lay out the print wrap with KDP’s cover calculator.
Pricing
How much does it cost?
Creative Claw is pay as you go: $10 buys 1,000 credits, new accounts get 100 free credits, and there is no subscription. Typical costs for this workflow:
| What you generate | Credits | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Cover concept at 2K (Nano Banana 2) | 24 | $0.24 |
| Cover concept at 1K (Nano Banana 2) | 16 | $0.16 |
| Three concepts to choose from | 72 | $0.72 |
| Translated edition (one edit) | 24 | $0.24 |
Prices charged or quoted by Creative Claw on October 25, 2026. See all model prices, and ask for an estimate in ChatGPT before you generate.
Alternatives
How does a cover from ChatGPT compare with the alternatives?
The tools below are the ones AI assistants most often recommend for this job. We checked each vendor’s own pages on October 25, 2026. “None found” means we could not find an official app in the ChatGPT directory or on the vendor’s site. Creative Claw publishes this page.
| Option | How it works | In ChatGPT | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Claw | New artwork per request, title lettered in | App in ChatGPT’s directory | 24 credits a cover; no plan |
| Canva | Templates you edit | App in ChatGPT, needs a paid Canva plan | Canva Pro about $15/mo |
| KDP Cover Creator | Templates inside KDP | n/a | Free with KDP |
| A cover designer | Commissioned artwork | n/a | Per cover |
Sources: KDP eBook cover guidelines · KDP content guidelines: AI-generated content · Canva connector requirements · US Copyright Office AI guidance (Rimon). Prices are in USD before tax and change often.
Before you render
What should I check before rendering?
Read every letter
Check the title, subtitle and your name on each concept; regenerate rather than fix a misspelling by hand.
Do not imitate other books
Do not copy another book’s cover, a bestseller’s trade dress or an artist’s signature style.
Size it for the store
KDP’s ideal ebook cover is 2,560 × 1,600 px; print covers need the full wrap for your trim and page count.
Check current pricing, read short answers in the help center, inspect the tool reference, or browse published media examples. Examples illustrate creative approaches; they are not proof that this exact starter prompt was run.
Practical answers
Frequently asked questions
Book covers in ChatGPT
Can ChatGPT design a book cover?
Yes, with Creative Claw. Give the title, author name, genre and mood; Nano Banana 2 designs a 2:3 cover at 2K with the lettering in for 24 credits ($0.24).
Can it spell the title and my name right?
Nano Banana 2 lettered “THE SALT ARCHIVE” and “MARA QUILL” correctly on all three concepts and on the Spanish edition. Still read every letter before you publish.
Can I get several concepts to choose from?
Yes. Each concept is another 24-credit image; we made a painted storm scene, a minimalist sinking envelope and a Victorian woodcut for the same book.
What size does KDP need for an ebook cover?
KDP’s ideal ebook cover is 2,560 pixels tall by 1,600 wide, as a JPEG or TIFF. Nano Banana 2 at 2K delivers 2,528 by 1,696; ask for 4K or an upscale if you want more headroom.
Can it make a print cover with spine and back?
It makes the front artwork and matching back art. The full wrap depends on trim size and page count, so lay it out with KDP’s cover calculator or Cover Creator, or ask for a wrap at the exact pixel size KDP gives you.
Can I make a translated edition cover?
Yes. Ask for an edit that only swaps the words. Our first try repainted the whole scene; the second kept the lighthouse, storm and lantern figure but changed the lettering style, so compare before you approve.
Can it match my series look?
Yes. Attach the earlier covers as references and describe what must stay (title placement, type, palette); each new cover is one generation.
Cost
How much does an AI book cover cost?
24 credits ($0.24) per cover at 2K with Nano Banana 2, or 16 at 1K. New accounts get 100 free credits, enough for four concepts.
How does that compare with Canva or a designer?
Canva’s ChatGPT and Claude connector needs a paid Canva plan and works from templates; a designer charges per cover. Creative Claw generates new artwork per request with no plan.
Quality
Which model is best for book covers?
Nano Banana 2 for painted and photographic covers with lettering; GPT Image 2.5 and Ideogram are good alternatives for typography-heavy designs. You can name any model in the request.
Publishing and store rules
Do I have to tell Amazon KDP that my cover was made with AI?
Yes. KDP’s content guidelines ask you to disclose AI-generated content, including text, images (cover and interior art) and translations, when you publish or republish. Content an AI tool created counts as AI-generated even if you edited it a lot. AI-assisted work (you made it, AI helped edit or brainstorm) does not need disclosure.
Can I sell an AI-narrated audiobook on Audible?
Not through ACX. ACX’s submission requirements (April 2026) say audiobooks must be narrated by a human unless otherwise authorised, and unauthorised text-to-speech is prohibited. Amazon’s own Virtual Voice, an invite-only KDP beta, is the authorised AI route.
Where can I sell an AI-narrated audiobook?
Spotify for Authors accepts digital voice narration from providers “like Google Play Books, ElevenLabs, and more” and adds a disclosure line. Google Play Books accepts uploads with a synthesized-voice narrator. Kobo Writing Life accepts AI narration credited to a synthesised voice (as reported). Apple Books offers only its own digital narration. Check each store before you narrate a whole book.
Who owns the copyright in an AI-made cover?
Your text stays yours. In the US, the Copyright Office says prompts alone do not make an image copyrightable; your own selection, arrangement and edits can be. Keep your drafts. This is not legal advice.
Can I use AI reviews or reader quotes in my marketing?
No. The FTC rule in force since October 21, 2024 bans fake reviews and testimonials, including AI-generated ones, with civil penalties for knowing violations. Quote your own book, or real reviews you have permission to use.
Do I need to label an AI book trailer?
On YouTube and TikTok, label realistic AI-generated video with the platform’s AI disclosure. A stylised or clearly illustrated trailer usually is not covered; check each platform’s current rules when you post.
Setup and pricing
How do I add Creative Claw to ChatGPT?
Open chatgpt.com/plugins/creativeclaw and select Install plugin, or search for Creative Claw in ChatGPT’s plugin directory, then sign in. New accounts get 100 free credits, no card.
Do I need a subscription?
No. Creative Claw is pay as you go: $10 buys 1,000 credits that never expire, and new accounts get 100 free credits. You pay per book, not per month.
Can I use my own manuscript and cover?
Yes. Paste a chapter or your blurb into ChatGPT for narration and trailer scripts, and attach your cover so trailers, quote cards and translated editions match it.
Does Creative Claw publish to Amazon, Audible or TikTok?
No. It makes the files (covers, trailers, narration, quote cards); you upload them to KDP, your audiobook distributor or your social accounts.
Start creating
Install Creative Claw in ChatGPT.
Connect once, get 100 free credits with no card required, and use the starter prompt above for your first project.
