Book Trim Size & Printing Options

Choose the format that fits your book

Select the book cover style, binding type, interior print type, trim size, and paper stock that best suits your manuscript and publishing goals.

1️⃣ Book Cover Style & Finishes

Cover Lamination Options

  • Gloss finish

  • Matte finish

Hardcover Options

  • Case laminate cover (no jacket)

  • Cloth cover (with or without jacket, where applicable)

2️⃣ Book Binding Styles

Paperback Options

  • Perfect Bound

  • Saddle Stitched (for shorter works)

Hardcover Options

  • Case Laminate

  • Cloth Bound

3️⃣ Interior Print Type

Black & White Interior

  • Ideal for: Novels, Memoirs, Non-fiction, Business books and Educational texts

Standard Colour Interior

  • Suitable for: Workbooks and Lightly illustrated books

Premium Colour Interior

  • Ideal for: Children’s books, Cookbooks, Photo books and Art books

4️⃣ Paper Stock Options

  • 50lb / 75gsm White paper

  • 50lb / 75gsm Cream paper

  • 70lb / 105gsm White paper (for colour interiors)

Paper availability may vary depending on trim size and book type.

5️⃣ Available Book Trim Sizes

Below are the approved trim sizes available through our print network.

📘 Small Paperback (Perfect Bound)

4.000 × 6.000 in (152 × 102 mm)
4.000 × 7.000 in (178 × 102 mm)
4.250 × 7.000 in (178 × 108 mm)
4.370 × 7.000 in (178 × 111 mm)
4.720 × 7.480 in (190 × 120 mm)
5.000 × 7.000 in (178 × 127 mm)
5.000 × 8.000 in (203 × 127 mm)
5.060 × 7.810 in (198 × 129 mm)
5.250 × 8.000 in (203 × 133 mm)
5.500 × 8.250 in (210 × 140 mm)
5.500 × 8.500 in (216 × 140 mm)
5.830 × 8.270 in (210 × 148 mm) – A5
6.000 × 9.000 in (229 × 152 mm)
6.140 × 9.210 in (234 × 156 mm

📗 Large Paperback (Perfect Bound)

6.500 × 6.500 in (165 × 165 mm)
6.625 × 10.250 in (260 × 168 mm)
6.690 × 9.610 in (244 × 170 mm)
7.000 × 10.000 in (254 × 178 mm)
7.440 × 9.690 in (246 × 189 mm)
7.500 × 9.250 in (235 × 191 mm)
8.000 × 8.000 in (203 × 203 mm)
8.000 × 10.000 in (254 × 203 mm)
8.000 × 10.880 in (276 × 203 mm)
8.250 × 10.750 in (273 × 210 mm)
8.250 × 11.000 in (280 × 210 mm)
8.268 × 11.693 in (297 × 210 mm) – A4
8.500 × 8.500 in (216 × 216 mm)
8.500 × 9.000 in (229 × 216 mm)
8.500 × 11.000 in (280 × 216 mm

📙 Small Hardcover

5.000 × 8.000 in (203 × 127 mm)
5.500 × 8.500 in (216 × 140 mm)
5.830 × 8.270 in (210 × 148 mm)
6.000 × 9.000 in (229 × 152 mm)
6.140 × 9.210 in (234 × 156 mm

📕 Large Hardcover

6.690 × 9.610 in (244 × 170 mm)
7.000 × 10.000 in (254 × 178 mm)
7.500 × 9.250 in (235 × 191 mm)
8.000 × 8.000 in (203 × 203 mm)
8.000 × 10.000 in (254 × 203 mm)
8.000 × 10.880 in (276 × 203 mm)
8.250 × 10.750 in (273 × 210 mm)
8.500 × 8.500 in (216 × 216 mm)
8.500 × 11.000 in (280 × 216 mm)

📓 Landscape Options

11.000 × 8.500 in (216 × 280 mm)

Available in:

  • Large Paperback

  • Large Hardcover

Important Notes

  • Your manuscript must be formatted to the exact trim size selected.

  • Changing trim size after production begins may incur revision fees.

  • Not all interior types are available in every trim size.

If you are unsure which size is appropriate for your book, contact us before proceeding.

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