Compress WebP Images for eBook

eBook covers are the primary marketing asset for digital books on Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and other platforms. A high-quality optimized cover stands out in store search results. Modern image format developed by Google offering 25–35% smaller files than JPEG/PNG at equivalent visual quality. Use ImageSmith to compress your WebP images to the ideal file size for eBook — target under 2,048KB for optimal performance. Processing is fully browser-based — no server uploads, no privacy risk.

Recommended format

JPEG

Max file size

2,048KB

Dimensions

1600×2560 (Amazon Kindle ideal ratio)

Amazon Kindle recommends 1600×2560 pixels (2:3 portrait ratio)
Minimum height 1000px, ideal height 2500px for best store display
Keep cover JPEG files under 2MB
Text must be readable at thumbnail size (around 100px tall)

Compress WebP for Other Platforms

Compress WebP for eBook — FAQ