Last modified: January 9, 2008
Today's date: September 08, 2008
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Jason Bradley's Cover Software Pro |
| What is it? |
It is an action script for Adobe Photoshop that will create your cover template from scratch. |
| What types of ecovers it creates? |
Up to 29 type of images created, including ebook cover, software box cover, CD/DVD cover, spiral bound special report cover, binder cover and membership card cover. Besides ecovers, it also creates complete website images including header graphics, background images, and even order buttons. |
| How are ecovers created? |
The whole process contains 2 easy steps. In the first step a flat cover is generated so that text and images can be added to. And in the second step the 2D image is transformed to a 3D cover. |
| Cost? |
$97 |
| Free bonus gifts? |
$2,090 in value, including a complete 45 minute web site graphics instructional video. |
| Pros |
Works for both Windows and Mac users and it is extremely flexible in generating all kinds of images including ecovers and complete website graphics. |
| Cons |
Need to have Adobe Photoshop 6.0 or higher installed on your MAC or PC. |
| Sample images created by this software |
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| Note |
 Free ebook written by the software author in PDF format. Click on the cover to download or view it in your browser. |
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Armand Morin's eCover Generator |
| What is it? |
It is a software program that is compatible with Windows 95/98/NT/2000/Me/XP |
| What types of ecovers it creates? |
Ebook covers, plastic comb report cover, CD cover, eZine cover and 2 sided or 3 sided software box covers. |
| How are ecovers created? |
The whole process contains 7 guided steps which involve selecting front and matching spine images and adding texts to them. Built-in image templates or custom graphics can be used. |
| Cost? |
$97 |
| Free bonus gifts? |
$577 in value, including free upgrade to 44 images added to the standard 25 graphic library. |
| Pros |
Stand-alone software and very easy to use. |
| Cons |
Works only on Windows platform. |
| Sample images created by this software |
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Virtual Cover Creator |
| What is it? |
It is a software program that is compatible with Windows 98/2000/Me/XP |
| What types of ecovers it creates? |
Ebook cover, two-sided box, three-sided box, electronic magazine, CD cover, special report, thin book, wide box, books-in-a-box |
| How are ecovers created? |
The whole process contains 5 guided steps which involve selecting front and matching spine images and adding texts to them. Built-in image templates or custom graphics can be used. |
| Cost? |
$ 89.99 |
| Free bonus gifts? |
Free trial and upgrade. |
| Pros |
Stand-alone software and very easy to use. Able to create books-in-a-box image. Unlimited free trial. |
| Cons |
Works only on the Windows operating systems that support DirectX 8.1 - for this reason it is not compatible with Windows 95 and Windows NT. |
| Sample images created by this software |
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Simon Grabowski's Dynamite Covers |
| What is it? |
It is a service that allows professional graphic designers to create ecovers and other graphic products for you. |
| What types of ecovers it creates? |
Ebook, booklets, newsletters, software boxes, membership cards, CD/DVD cases, video boxes, tapes, etc. |
| How are ecovers created? |
Since it is a service rather than a do-it-yourself software program, you pay for the graphics you want them to create for you. |
| Cost? |
$99.95 for one cover; $169.95 for two covers and $249.95 for three covers. |
| Free bonus gifts? |
More than $200 in value. |
| Pros |
No need to install anything and just pay the professional graphic designers to create the ecover for you. |
| Cons |
Can be very costly if you need to create many ecovers. |
| Sample images created by this software |
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Compare Type of eCovers Produced * |
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| *Note: |
Not all types are listed. Compared to others, Cover Software Pro creates the most number of ecover types so far. |
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