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Book Cover Mockup Generator

Turn your flat cover into a realistic 3D book mockup you can rotate and download.

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Runs in your browser — your image is never uploaded.

Upload your finished front cover to preview it as a 3D book, then download a transparent PNG for your shop listing or socials. For the exact print file, use the Cover Template Generator and Book Spine Width Calculator.

About this tool

A flat cover rarely sells a book on its own. This free book cover mockup generator wraps your artwork around a realistic 3D book you can rotate, then download as a clean PNG for your shop listing, website or socials. Upload a JPG, PNG or PDF export and see how your design looks as a physical object in moments, with no design skills and no software to install.

A polished 3d book mockup helps readers picture the real thing, which builds trust and clicks. As a browser-based book mockup generator, everything happens on your own device, nothing is uploaded to a server, so your unpublished cover stays private. Position the book, choose your angle and export a sharp image ready for Amazon, your author site, a newsletter or a launch-day social post.

  • Upload the highest-resolution cover you have for a crisp mockup.
  • Pick an angle that keeps your title clearly readable at a glance.
  • Export a few angles for variety across your listing and socials.
How it works
  1. 01

    Upload your cover

    Add your flat cover artwork as a JPG, PNG or PDF export. It is processed in your browser, so nothing is sent to a server.

  2. 02

    Rotate and position

    Turn the 3D book to the angle you want, then frame it so your title and design read clearly at a glance.

  3. 03

    Download your PNG

    Export a crisp PNG mockup ready to use on your shop listing, author website, newsletter or social media posts.

FAQ

Common questions

What is a book cover mockup?
A book cover mockup shows your flat cover artwork rendered on a realistic 3D book, rather than as a plain rectangle. It helps readers picture the physical product, which looks more professional and trustworthy in a shop listing or advert. This generator creates one from your own cover in seconds, ready to download as a PNG.
Is this book mockup generator really free?
Yes, the tool is completely free to use, with no watermark on your download. Upload your cover, position the 3D book and export a PNG at no cost. It is designed for indie authors and self-publishers who want a professional-looking mockup for marketing without paying for design software or a subscription service.
Are my cover files uploaded anywhere?
No. The generator runs entirely in your browser, so your artwork is processed on your own device and nothing is sent to a server. That keeps an unpublished cover private until you choose to share it. You can create and download your mockup with confidence that the file stays with you.
What image format do I need to upload?
Upload your flat cover as a JPG or PNG, or a PDF export of your front cover. For the sharpest result, use a high-resolution image at the full cover size. If you are still building your cover, our Book Cover Template Generator gives you the exact dimensions to design to first.
Where should I use my 3D book mockup?
Use it anywhere you want your book to look tangible: your Amazon or shop listing, author website, email newsletter, blog posts and social media. A 3D mockup tends to catch the eye more than a flat cover, especially on launch day. Export a PNG at a good size so it stays crisp wherever you place it.

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