If you’re trying to figure out how to create A+ content for your books on Amazon, I have compiled some helpful information and templates to get you started.
While I have tried to capture the key requirements for this new feature from various pages on Amazon so we can easily access them all in one place, be sure to review their content guidelines.
Amazon’s overview of A+ Content
Content Guidelines
Content Examples
Creation Instructions
Video guide to uploading
Image Requirements
- RGB colorspace
- Resolution: at least 72 dpi (300dpi is recommended)
- jpg or png
- No animated images
- No blurry images, watermarks, or unreadable text
Templates
Content Restrictions
- No competitor references
- No reviews from private individuals or customers (a maximum of 4 endorsements are allowed from well-known publications or public figures only and must be attributed)
- No references to pricing, promotions, discounts or time sensitive information
- No references to outside websites, customer service, or contact information
Image Sizing & Templates
| Comparison Chart | 150×300, 3MB max | Product Comparison Image Template |
| Standard Single Image & Sidebar | minimum 600×180, 300 DPI, 3MB max | 1200×360 Template |
| Standard Image & Text Overlay | minimum 970×300, 300 DPI, 3MB max Recommended: 1940×600 | 1940×600 Template |
| Standard Three Images & Text | minimum 300×300, 300 DPI, 3MB max Recommended: 600×600 | 600×600 Template |
| Standard Multiple Image Module A | minimum 300×300, 300 DPI, 3MB max | 600×600 Template |
| Standard Company Logo | minimum 600×180 | 1200×360 Template |
| Standard Four Image & Text | minimum 220×220 | 440×440 Template |
| Standard Four Image/Text Quadrant | minimum 135×135 | 270×270 Template |
Creating a 3 image set stacked vertically
Start by getting the background image properly sized. Since we need to end up with 3 images 1940px wide and 600px tall, we’re going to start with one large image using the same width and three times as tall. This way you can divide it vertically into three equal parts and end up with a perfect set of images.
Your initial background image should be 1940x1800px and 300 DPI.
Choose a background image with plenty of blank space for text to stand out.
Save this image as a PNG.
Once you have designed your background image, we will now work with the 3 individual parts. These will be 1940×600 and 300 DPI.
Open your saved background image and place it into your new 1940×600 project. Align the top, left and right on you canvas.
Duplicate the background image or upload it into the second canvas. Align the left and right and then center it vertically.
Once again, duplicate the background image or upload it into the third canvas. Align the bottom, left, and right.
Creating a 3 image set with Standard 3 Images
Start by getting the background image properly sized. Since we need to end up with 3 images 600px wide and 600px tall, we’re going to start with one large image using the same width and three times as tall. This way you can divide it horizontally into three equal parts and end up with a perfect set of images.
Your initial background image should be 1800x600px and 300 DPI.
Choose a background image with plenty of blank space for text to stand out.
Save this image as a PNG.
Once you have designed your background image, we will now work with the 3 individual parts. These will be 600×600 and 300 DPI.
Open your saved background image and place it into your new 600×600 project. Align the top, bottom, and right on you canvas.
Duplicate the background image or upload it into the second canvas. Align the top and bottom and then center it horizontally.
Once again, duplicate the background image or upload it into the third canvas. Align the top, bottom, and left.
Creating Images for Product Comparison
I used DIY Book Covers 3D Mockup tool to create a 3D image of each cover on an ereader.
You might prefer to leave the background blank, but this aspect ratio is a little awkward for most book covers, leaving a lot of blank space at the top and bottom of each image. With this design, I decided to place the book cover in the background as well, adding a blurred and faded effect.
Product Comparison Image Template on Canva