Recommended Vellum Edge Provider IngramSpark Edge Printing Expert

Design custom edges instantly with no waiting, no limits, just results.

$20 Flat Fee

Give your book the stunning edges it deserves to capture the attention of your next reader.

Build your entire project for free: upload files, customize edges, explore detailed 3D previews, capture marketing shots and videos, and purchase only after your final preview is perfect.

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How it works

Design in minutes, export when you approve.

  1. Upload your PDF manuscript or create Vellum-ready templates. PrintedEdges detects trim, bleed, and spine specs automatically.
  2. Upload custom edge designs with your own artwork or configure solid colors instantly, then preview every angle in real-time 3D.
  3. Capture beauty shots, videos, and 3D previews to showcase your designs instantly and free.
  4. Approve the final look and unlock watermark-free files for a flat $20 per style.
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Watch a quick overview of the Edge Creator tool.

Features

Design Without Limits

Choose from beautiful patterns, upload your own art, or remix unlimited variations.

Print-ready

High-DPI PDFs tuned for every major POD spec, including trim, bleed, and spine alignment.

Preview in 3D

Spin, zoom, and inspect your book before you commit. Export ready-to-post videos and snapshots.

Instant Downloads

Final files unlock immediately with no formatter waitlists or back-and-forth email chains.

Flat, Transparent Pricing

$20 Flat Fee

Unlimited design tweaks, exports, and 3D previews before you pay.

$20

PrintedEdges

  • Unlimited license usage of every exported PDF file.
  • Instant downloads of production-ready PDFs, 3D previews, and snapshots.
  • Direct support with same-day email replies from our team.
  • One side or all 3, it is the same low price.
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$150-$200+

Competitors

  • Licensing often capped to specific print runs or sales volumes.
  • Manual file delivery can mean waiting days or weeks for each revision.
  • Extra fees for exports, 3D previews, and marketing assets.
  • Extra fees for each side of your book.
Create your first design in minutes

Build everything for free and pay only when you approve the final files.

Inspiration

Preview the experience in motion

Hardcover edge design floating above soft green glow

3D Hero Shots

Use the previewer to capture interactive hero shots for your launch page.

PrintedEdges interface highlighting book edge controls

Design Tools

A peek behind the scenes with UI screenshots of the edge creator.

Minimal sage-inspired edge pattern on a hardcover stack

Multi-Book Stacks

Envision what your books will look like on the shelf and during signings.

Floral cascade edge artwork on multiple orientations

High-Res Viewer

Highlight pattern close-ups to emphasize color blends and details.

Children's storybook with illustrated edges and cover art

Marketing Materials

Gorgeous mockups, videos, gifs, and 3D previews of your designs free to use.

Built for your publishing stack

Import and export files from the software and printers authors already use.

Supported Software

Vellum

Custom page border templates developed specifically for Vellum projects.

Lacuna

Generate instant edges by uploading your final PDF before printing.

Atticus

Upload your final PDF from Atticus and start designing.

Affinity Publisher

Add custom edges to your exported PDFs before printing.

Microsoft Word

Apply edge designs without fighting with document setup.

Supported Printers

IngramSpark

Files prepared for global POD distribution.

Amazon KDP

Edge-ready PDFs optimized for Kindle Direct Publishing specs.

Barnes & Noble Press

Edge-ready PDFs tested and ready for B&N distribution.

BookVault

Full bleed PDFs ready for upload and distribution.

Draft2Digital

Seamless uploads for expanded distribution and print fulfillment.

PrintedEdges remains independent. We tailor exports to support these platforms, but we are not endorsed or sponsored by them. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

How PrintedEdges Stacks Up

A quick look at the experience our customers enjoy versus traditional formatting competitors.

Offering PrintedEdges Competitors
Interactive 3D edge preview Not usually included
Instant POD sizing presets Limited
Upload your own artwork Varies
Automated bleed and trim guidance Manual setup
Turnaround time Minutes Days to weeks
Edge design templates included Sometimes
Price transparency Flat, self-serve pricing Custom quotes or per-template fees

What does $20 get me?

Everything you need to launch a standout printed edge edition.

  • Watermarked trial downloads, 3D previews, and marketing snapshots delivered instantly.
  • Unlimited license to use your design as often and for as many printed copies as you need.
  • Unlimited draft projects, saved designs, and design tweaks before checkout.
  • High-resolution, print-ready PDFs packaged for every supported platform.
  • Direct email support with same-day turnaround from the co-founders.

Sample designs created with PrintedEdges

Get inspired by a few in-app mockups while we gather final photos from recent author launches.

Browse the gallery or jump into the Edge Creator to build your own edition in minutes.

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Custom Artwork sample
Custom Artwork Any PDF, any formatting software
Vellum Templates sample
Vellum Templates Multi-use designs
Free Templates sample
Free Templates Single color edges