Check your book before you publish.

Find potential formatting problems in your book interior and cover PDFs — and see exactly where they occur.

Free account required — no credit card needed.

Check your formatting
Find margin problems
See problems visually

What does InspectMyBook check?

InspectMyBook checks your PDF for common formatting problems that can cause issues when you're preparing your book for publication.

  • Trim size & page dimensions
  • Bleed & margins
  • Gutter
  • Image resolution
  • Fonts
  • Page count
  • Common formatting problems
  • Visual problem locations

Don't just find the problem. See where it is.

InspectMyBook provides visual reports that help you locate potential formatting problems in your PDF, so you can go back to your source file and fix them before publishing.

Review the results, locate potential issues, make your corrections, and check again.

Example InspectMyBook report showing 52 potential margin problems with a link to see the problems visually
Example report showing how InspectMyBook visualizes margin problems.

How it works

  1. 1

    Upload

    Upload your book interior or cover PDF.

  2. 2

    Inspect

    InspectMyBook checks the PDF for common formatting problems.

  3. 3

    Review & fix

    Review the results, see where potential problems occur, and make corrections before publishing.

Built for self-published authors

Whether you're publishing your first book or preparing another title, InspectMyBook helps you catch common PDF formatting problems before you publish.

Self-published authorsBook designers & formattersKDP publishers

Start free. Pay only when you need more checks.

Create a free account and start with a free check. No credit card required.

1 check

$9

One manuscript, full visual report.

3 checks

$19

Re-check after you fix your file.

BEST VALUE

10 checks

$39

For several books or many revisions.

Frequently asked questions

What can I check with InspectMyBook?+

You can check book interior and cover PDFs for common formatting problems such as page dimensions, bleed, margins, gutter, image resolution, fonts, page count, and other potential issues.

Do I need a credit card to start?+

No. You can create a free account and use your free check without entering a credit card.

Does InspectMyBook fix my PDF?+

No. InspectMyBook identifies potential problems and shows you where they occur. You then make the corrections in your original book file and can check the PDF again.

Can I check my cover as well as my book interior?+

Yes. InspectMyBook supports both book interior PDFs and cover PDFs.

Does finding an issue mean my book will definitely fail publication?+

No. InspectMyBook identifies potential formatting problems based on the checks it performs. Results should be reviewed in the context of your book, publishing requirements, and source file.

Ready to check your book?

Catch potential formatting problems before you publish.