# AI Book Cover Generator

> Kenerate's AI book cover generator designs a book cover with the title and author name already set — describe the genre, the image and the type style, and put the words in quotes. GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst (up to 4K) spelled every title and author correctly across six genres in our tests; GPT Image 2 is the alternative. Covers come out in the 2:3 book shape. A free account gets 25 credits.

URL: https://kenerateai.com/ai-book-cover-generator
Publisher: Kenerate AI (https://kenerateai.com)
Last updated: 27 September 2026

## Key facts
- Best model: GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst
- Genres tested: 6
- Shape: 2:3
- Free start: 25 credits

## Steps
1. Pick GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst — In /app/image, ratio 2:3.
2. Describe the cover — Genre, title and author in quotes, image, type style.
3. Make a few versions — Change the image or type and compare.
4. Download and upscale — Upscale before sending to print.

## In depth

### Genre signals
Thrillers lean on dark palettes and bold condensed type, romance on warm light and script, fantasy on ornate lettering and a central object. Naming the genre gives the model all of these cues at once.

## FAQ
Q: Can AI make a book cover with the title on it?
A: Yes. Put the title and author name in quotes; GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst spelled them correctly in all six of our tests.

Q: What size is a book cover?
A: Most are 2:3 portrait. Print covers also need a spine and back cover — check your printer's template and upscale before uploading.

Q: Is it free?
A: A new account gets 25 free credits to test with. GPT Image 2.5 needs a one-time credit pack; credits never expire.

Q: Can I use AI covers for self-publishing?
A: Check your publishing platform's rules on AI-generated content before you upload.

Q: Can I use my own photo on the cover?
A: Yes — upload it and describe the cover around it.

## Related pages
- AI poster generator: https://kenerateai.com/ai-poster-generator
- AI album cover generator: https://kenerateai.com/ai-album-cover-generator
- AI image upscaler: https://kenerateai.com/ai-image-upscaler
- GPT Image 2: https://kenerateai.com/model/gpt-image-2

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