Cover design, done the Folio way

Book covers that look traditionally published

Describe your cover and let AI paint it, edit every line of text yourself, or have a real designer do it.

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Free to start.
You keep every right to your cover.
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FCover Studio
Paperback · 6 × 9 in
Choose a template
100+ cover designs
Customize your design
Georgia · Editorial
Lower
Preview in 3D
Drag to rotate. Check every panel.
Estimated spine0.721 in
Trim size6 × 9 in
Export & download
One ZIP · All cover panels included
  • Front coverPNG
  • Back coverPNG
  • SpinePNG
  • Full wrapPDF · 300 ppi
Building your cover ZIP…
AI cover generation Every line of text editable Free to start Print and eBook files You keep every right
AI Cover Generation

Describe it. AI paints it. Then edit every word.

Tell Cover Studio what your book feels like and AI generates original front artwork in seconds. The artwork comes without lettering, so your title, subtitle and author name are separate text layers you can change any time: click, type, restyle.

  1. 1

    Open AI Generate

    In Cover Studio, choose AI Generate from the left menu.

  2. 2

    Describe your cover

    Write one or two sentences: the scene, the mood, the style. Add “no text” so AI paints the picture only and you add crisp lettering yourself.

  3. 3

    Pick a variation

    Compare the results and click your favorite. It becomes your front cover. Not quite right? Change a few words and generate again.

  4. 4

    Edit any text

    Title, subtitle, author, tagline: each one is its own layer. Click it, type new words, then change font, color, size and position.

  5. 5

    Preview and download

    Check front, spine and back in 3D, then download one ZIP with every panel and a print-ready full-wrap PDF.

Prompt ideas. Say what is in the scene, the mood and the lighting. Mention your genre.
  • Thriller: an empty road at night, one car, fog, cold blue light, no text
  • Romance: two coffee cups on a sunny windowsill, soft pink light, no text
  • Fantasy: a crowned silhouette on a burning stair, dramatic gold light, no text
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Your AI cover
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Step 1 · Open AI Generate
Describe your cover
✦ GenerateDescribe your cover
Edit your text
Click any text on the cover, or pick a layer.
TitleSubtitleAuthor
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Export & download
One ZIP · All cover panels included
  • Front coverPNG
  • Back coverPNG
  • SpinePNG
  • Full wrapPDF · 300 ppi
Building your cover ZIP…

Every text is its own layer

Title, subtitle, author name and tagline stay separate from the artwork, so they never turn into blurry AI lettering.

Click, type, done

Click any text on the cover and type. The cover updates as you type, so you see the result instantly.

Fonts, colors, size, position

Restyle each line on its own: switch the font, pick a color, make it bigger and place it where it reads best.

Change it any time

Edit the words as often as you like without regenerating the artwork. Not happy with the picture? Generate again and keep your text.

Generate my cover Free to start. You keep every right to your cover.
14Cover templates to start from
3 stepsFrom book details to finished cover
$99Custom cover by a real designer
300 ppiPrint-ready full-wrap PDF

Paperback, hardcover and eBook covers from one studio.

How it works

From blank page to finished cover in three steps.

1

Set up your book

Choose paperback, hardcover or eBook, pick your trim size, and enter your page count and paper type. Folio estimates your spine width automatically.

2

Generate, then edit

Describe your cover and let AI generate artwork, or start from one of 100+ templates or your own image. Then edit your title, subtitle, author name, fonts, colors, size, alignment and back cover blurb.

3

Preview and download

Turn your cover in 3D, check front, back and spine, then download one ZIP with every panel, a full-wrap PDF and a dimensioned wrap guide.

Cover Studio

A real design studio, built for authors.

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FCover Studio
THRONE OF GLASSBIRDS
Paperback · 6 × 9 in
Book setup
Estimated spine0.721 in

One ZIP with front, back, spine and full wrap. Print exports include 0.125″ bleed.

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Print and digital ready

Every format your book needs.

Binding

  • Paperback covers
  • Hardcover case wrap, with adjustable board, hinge and turn-in settings
  • eBook front cover

Trim sizes

  • 6 × 9 in standard paperback
  • 5 × 8 in pocket paperback
  • 5.5 × 8.5 in trade paperback
  • 8.5 × 8.5 in square book, or a custom size

Spine

  • Width estimated automatically from page count
  • White, cream or color paper
  • Confirm with your printer's cover calculator before production

Downloads

  • Front, back, spine and full wrap
  • PDF at 300 pixels per inch
  • High resolution JPG or PNG
  • Dimensioned wrap guide and editable project backup
Plans

Start free. Pick the cover that fits your book.

Design it yourself or hand it to a designer. No subscriptions, and your book always stays yours.

Just want to try it?
Free
Explore Cover Studio on your own book.
$0 forever
No card needed
What's included
  • Browse all 100+ cover templates
  • Customize title, author, fonts and artwork
  • Preview your cover in 3D
  • Your cover stays yours, always
Tool access included
  • Cover Studio: every template, customizing, 3D preview and print-ready downloads. Limit: no book-based cover generation
  • Manuscript assessment: first 6 pages only
  • Manuscript editing: first 500 words only
  • Book formatting: preview only. Limit: no print-ready export
  • Audiobook tool: not included, available separately
  • Marketing tool: not included, available separately
A good way to get a feel for Cover Studio before you commit to anything.
Start free
Have a designer do it
Humanize
A real designer, working on your book.
$99 custom cover
You pay up front
How it works
  • A custom cover for your book: $99
  • Tell us about your book in a short form
  • A dedicated project manager guides your cover from first call to final files
  • A cover designed to work on 1000+ publishing platforms
  • You get the back, spine, front and full wrap
  • Pick only the services you need
See Humanize details Tell us about my book
Humanize details

A real designer and a dedicated project manager.

Humanize is for authors who want a person to take the cover off their hands. Here is exactly what you get.

Dedicated project manager

One named person owns your cover from your first call to your final files, so you always know who to ask and where things stand.

Works on 1000+ platforms

Your cover is designed to meet the requirements of more than 1000 publishing platforms, so one design goes wherever your book is sold.

A custom cover for $99

A cover made for your book by a real designer. You pay nothing up front, and your book always stays yours.

Front cover
Back cover
Spine
Full wrap
  1. Tell us about your bookFill in a short form with your title, genre and what you have in mind.
  2. Meet your project managerWe set up a call at a time that suits you.
  3. Pick your servicesChoose only the services you need.
  4. Receive your filesBack, spine, front and full wrap, ready for publishing.
Questions

Book cover design, answered.

How does AI cover generation work?

Describe the scene, mood and style of your book in a sentence or two. AI paints several variations of front artwork. Pick your favorite, then add your title, subtitle, author name and back cover text in Cover Studio.

Can I edit the text on an AI cover?

Yes. AI artwork is generated without lettering, and your title, subtitle and author name are separate text layers. Click any text to change the words, font, color, size and position, as often as you like, without regenerating the artwork.

Can I use my own artwork?

Yes. Upload your own front, back or spine artwork, or start from a template. Each panel has its own artwork, and you can turn the editable text off if your image already includes a title or blurb.

Which trim sizes are supported?

6 × 9 in, 5 × 8 in, 5.5 × 8.5 in and 8.5 × 8.5 in are built in, and you can also enter a custom width and height.

How is my spine width calculated?

Folio estimates it from your page count and paper type. It is only an estimate, so confirm the final figure with your printer's cover calculator before production.

What files do I get?

One ZIP with your front, back and spine panels and a full-wrap PDF at 300 pixels per inch, plus separate PNG or JPG files and a dimensioned wrap guide. Print exports include 0.125″ bleed.

Can a real designer create my cover instead?

Yes. With Humanize, a custom cover for your book is $99. Tell us about your book in a short form and you'll get a dedicated project manager. Your cover is designed to work on 1000+ publishing platforms, and you receive the back, spine, front and full wrap.

Is there a free plan?

Yes. The Free plan lets you explore Cover Studio, browse all 100+ templates and preview your cover in 3D, with no card needed. Print-ready cover downloads are included. Upgrade to Standard for book-based cover generation.

Do I keep the rights to my cover?

Yes. Authors retain full ownership and control of their work, always.

Your cover, your way

Give your book the cover it deserves.

Generate a cover with AI in minutes, edit every line of text, or bring in a designer whenever you want one.

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