: How do I make font stand out on an ebook cover? How do I make font stand out when the cover is thumbnail size, so you can read the font in thumbnail size? Do I need a bevel or gradient?

@Cugini998

Try adding an outer glow to the text with a color inverse of the background then change the width and opacity of the glow until it's not incredibly noticeable. It ought to make a difference in the thumbnail. If you still need more pop, use unsharp mask on the flattened thumbnail.

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@Steve758

In very general terms, you need to achieve contrast between the text and its surroundings. You can do that by using:


size
color
whitespace
typography (font choice)


Any graphic designer worth their title will know how to apply these principles to get a working cover.

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