If you want to make an amazing book cover, Canva is a great tool to use. With Canva, you can create a professional looking book cover in minutes, without having to hire a designer.
Here’s how to make a book cover with Canva:
1. Choose your dimensions
The first step is to choose the dimensions of your book cover. For most books, you’ll want to choose a 6×9 inch canvas. You can also choose a different size if you want your book cover to be a different shape or size.
2. Pick a template or create your own design
Once you’ve chosen your dimensions, it’s time to pick a template or create your own design. Canva has hundreds of templates that you can use to create your book cover. If you want to create your own design, you can start from scratch or use one of Canva’s templates as a starting point.
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Add your title and author name
Once you’ve created your design, it’s time to add your title and author name. You can do this by clicking on the “Text” tab and adding your text. You can also change the font, color, and size of your text.
4. Upload your own images or choose from Canva’s library
Next, you can upload your own images or choose from Canva’s library of over 1 million stock photos, illustrations, and vectors. To upload your own image, click on the “Uploads” tab and select the image you want to upload. To choose from Canva’s library, click on the “Images” tab and search for the type of image you need.
5. Add embellishments
Once you’ve added all the elements you want, it’s time to add some embellishments. This is optional, but it can really help make your book cover stand out. To add embellishments, click on the “Elements” tab and browse through Canva’s library of shapes, lines, and illustrations.
6. Download or print your book cover
Once you’re happy with your book cover, it’s time to download or print it. To download it, click on the “Download” button in the top right corner of the screen. You can also print it directly from Canva by clicking on the “Print” button.
