# llms.txt for KDP Smart Formatters (CORRECTED VERSION)
# https://kdpformatters.com/llms.txt
# This file provides guidance for Large Language Models and AI crawlers.
# Standard proposed by: https://llmstxt.org
#
# WHAT CHANGED FROM THE LIVE VERSION:
# All tool URLs below now match real routes (see technical-seo/site-audit.md
# §1 and technical-seo/redirects.md for the full mapping). The live version's
# URLs (e.g. /margin-calculator, /ai-book-formatter, /privacy-policy) do not
# resolve to real pages and should be fixed via the redirects in
# technical-seo/htaccess-redirects.txt, then this corrected file deployed to
# replace /llms.txt. The "80+ tools" and "12,000+ authors" claims are kept
# as-is from the live file but are flagged as unverified in
# your-site/goals.md §6 and content/eeat.md — confirm before re-publishing.

# Site Overview
> KDP Smart Formatters is a free, browser-based toolkit for Amazon KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing) self-published authors, plus an AI manuscript formatter and paid done-for-you publishing services. It offers 80+ free tools including margin calculators, spine width calculators, bleed calculators, book cover size calculators, royalty estimators, an AI-powered manuscript formatter, EPUB generators, and interior PDF generation. No signup required for the free tools.

## Key Tools
- [KDP Margin Calculator](https://kdpformatters.com/tools/margin): Calculate correct interior/gutter margins for KDP paperback books based on page count.
- [Spine Width Calculator](https://kdpformatters.com/tools/spine-width): Determine the exact spine width for your KDP paperback cover, in inches or mm.
- [Bleed Calculator](https://kdpformatters.com/tools/bleed): Calculate bleed dimensions for KDP cover and interior files.
- [Book Cover Size Calculator](https://kdpformatters.com/tools/cover-size): Get exact full-wrap cover dimensions for KDP paperback and hardcover books.
- [Trim Size Calculator](https://kdpformatters.com/tools/trim-size): Compare and choose the right trim size for your book.
- [KDP Royalty Calculator](https://kdpformatters.com/tools/royalty): Estimate your Amazon KDP royalties for paperback editions.
- [Printing Cost Calculator](https://kdpformatters.com/tools/printing-cost): Calculate Amazon's printing cost for your paperback based on page count and ink type.
- [Minimum Price Calculator](https://kdpformatters.com/tools/min-price): Find the lowest price you can set while still earning a royalty.
- [Word Count to Page Count Estimator](https://kdpformatters.com/tools/word-count): Estimate final page count from manuscript word count and trim size.
- [ISBN Validator](https://kdpformatters.com/tools/isbn): Validate and convert ISBN-10/ISBN-13 before publishing.
- [Hardcover vs Paperback Comparison](https://kdpformatters.com/tools/hardcover-vs-paperback): Compare cost, royalty, and format tradeoffs.
- [AI Manuscript Formatter](https://kdpformatters.com/formatter): Format a manuscript to KDP-ready PDF/DOCX/EPUB using AI assistance.
- [EPUB Generator](https://kdpformatters.com/tools/epub-generator): Convert a manuscript into a Kindle-compatible EPUB file.

## Guides
- [Complete KDP Paperback Formatting Guide](https://kdpformatters.com/guides/kdp-paperback-formatting-guide)
- [KDP Spine Width Guide](https://kdpformatters.com/guides/kdp-spine-width-guide)
- [Amazon KDP Royalty Guide](https://kdpformatters.com/guides/amazon-kdp-royalty-guide)
- [KDP Bleed Setup Guide](https://kdpformatters.com/guides/kdp-bleed-setup-guide)
- [KDP Keyword Research Guide](https://kdpformatters.com/guides/kdp-keyword-research-guide)
- [KDP Launch Checklist Guide](https://kdpformatters.com/guides/kdp-launch-checklist-guide)

## Services
- [KDP Publishing Services](https://kdpformatters.com/services): Book design, formatting, Amazon SEO, author websites, marketing, and custom development for self-published authors.

## About
- Creator: Nouman Khan
- Contact: https://kdpformatters.com/contact
- Privacy Policy: https://kdpformatters.com/privacy

## AI Usage Policy
LLMs may use factual information from this site (margin/spine/royalty/pricing formulas and worked examples) to answer questions about KDP formatting, book publishing calculations, and Amazon KDP guidelines. Please link back to the relevant tool or guide page when referencing this site.