KDP Readiness Score
KDP Readiness Score audits a book manuscript PDF with checks for readiness before publishing.
About KDP Readiness Score
KDP Readiness Score audits a manuscript PDF for KDP submission. It runs 30+ checks described as matching KDP requirements and produces a score out of 100 with flagged issues and fixes, described as completing in about 60 seconds. Checks include margins and gutter, image DPI, font embedding, ToC links, blank pages, ISBN match, bleed, spine width, page-count rules, trim consistency and EPUB validation.
Use requires uploading a PDF, with the score sent by email and a per-file PDF report. The site states files are encrypted in transit, processed on a UK server without sending to third-party AI services, and deleted after 24 hours. A specs-only check is mentioned for those who prefer not to upload.
Key features
- Scores manuscript PDF out of 100 with flagged issues
- Checks margins, gutter, bleed and trim consistency
- Checks image DPI against 300 DPI minimum
- Verifies font embedding and ToC link targets
- Compares ISBN in metadata and copyright page
- Validates EPUB 3.0 manifest, OPF and accessibility metadata
Best for: Authors preparing a print or ebook manuscript for KDP submission.
Good for
- Described as requiring no payment or signup
- Provides /100 score with flagged issues and fixes
- States uploads are encrypted, UK-processed, and deleted after 24 hours
Watch out for
- Full audit requires uploading the manuscript PDF
- Score is delivered by email
- One audit per file with no caching beyond 24 hours
KDP Readiness Score at a glance
- Category
- Online Tools › PDF & Document Tools
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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KDP Readiness Score FAQ
Do I need to pay or sign up to run the audit?
The site describes the audit as requiring no payment and no signup.
What happens to my uploaded PDF?
The site states files are encrypted in transit, processed on a UK server, not sent to third-party AI services, scanned for malware, and auto-deleted after 24 hours with deletion logged.
Can I check readiness without uploading my manuscript?
The site mentions a specs-only check option for users who prefer not to upload.
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