
Convert KDP Files to Lightning Source (1 Title, No Redesign)
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Description
Experience Level: Entry
I have one children’s paperback currently published via Amazon KDP. The book is fully designed and formatted. I need the existing files adapted to meet Lightning Source (Ingram) print specifications.
This is a technical file adjustment only. No content edits or redesign required.
Files Provided
Interior InDesign file (.indd) – 104 pages, black & white
Interior print-ready PDF
Full-wrap cover InDesign file (.indd)
Cover PDF
Scope of Work
Interior:
Confirm trim size compatibility with Lightning Source
Adjust margins/gutter only if required
Ensure fonts/images are properly embedded
Export Lightning Source–compliant PDF (PDF/X-1a or LS-required standard)
Cover:
Generate and apply official Lightning Source cover template
Recalculate and adjust spine width based on LS paper type and page count
Adjust layout to match LS safe zones and barcode area
Confirm correct bleed settings
Export LS-compliant full-wrap PDF
Deliverables
1 Lightning Source–compliant interior PDF
1 Lightning Source–compliant cover PDF
Confirmation that files meet LS upload/prepress requirements
Important
No redesign
No typography changes unless technically required
No content edits
This is a print-spec conversion only
If completed successfully, there are two additional titles under the same scope.
On application please include:
Confirmation of experience with Lightning Source or IngramSpark formatting
Estimated turnaround time
This is a technical file adjustment only. No content edits or redesign required.
Files Provided
Interior InDesign file (.indd) – 104 pages, black & white
Interior print-ready PDF
Full-wrap cover InDesign file (.indd)
Cover PDF
Scope of Work
Interior:
Confirm trim size compatibility with Lightning Source
Adjust margins/gutter only if required
Ensure fonts/images are properly embedded
Export Lightning Source–compliant PDF (PDF/X-1a or LS-required standard)
Cover:
Generate and apply official Lightning Source cover template
Recalculate and adjust spine width based on LS paper type and page count
Adjust layout to match LS safe zones and barcode area
Confirm correct bleed settings
Export LS-compliant full-wrap PDF
Deliverables
1 Lightning Source–compliant interior PDF
1 Lightning Source–compliant cover PDF
Confirmation that files meet LS upload/prepress requirements
Important
No redesign
No typography changes unless technically required
No content edits
This is a print-spec conversion only
If completed successfully, there are two additional titles under the same scope.
On application please include:
Confirmation of experience with Lightning Source or IngramSpark formatting
Estimated turnaround time
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