FREE eBook / eCover Action Generator - Create an Ebook Automatically!
I sat down the other day, and designed this Ebook / eCover Creator Action for Photoshop. Actions are great, since they let you automate processes in Photoshop. In this case, you can create a template, design your eBook cover, then with just one click, you can convert that flat cover into a 3d looking eBook! If you would like to know more about how actions work or how to create your own, make sure to check out my previous post.
This action will allow you to turn this:
Into this, with just one click!
This eBook Action is entirely FREE to download, so head on after the break for a quick tutorial on how to load up actions and use them in Photoshop, as well as the download link.
First, download the Ebook Creator Action:
>> Download the Ebook Creator Action Here <<
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Unzip that file.
Open up the Actions palette in Photoshop. You should find something that looks like this:
Select the button in the top right corner of that window. A dropdown menu should appear. Select ‘Load Actions’.
Now just find the place on your computer where Ebook Creator.atn is currently residing, and select that file.
It should now appear in your actions palette. Extend the Ebook Creator folder, and select ‘Create Template’. Hit the play button in the lower edge of the window.
This should create the following template.
I’ve set it so the template is pretty large, which should cover most of the uses your should have for it. However, if you want it smaller at this step, just go to Image - Image Size - and change the RESOLUTION from 72 to something smaller. Don’t try to change the actual size of the document, it’ll mess up the generator action!
Now you’re ready to design your eCover! Just follow the simple instructions on the template - the front cover will go to the right of the guideline, the side cover to the left. You can either cover up or delete the text that is there. Here is an example of what a cover can look like:
Now comes the magic! Go back to your Actions Palette, and this time select Convert to Ebook. Press Play again, sit back, relax….
And watch as your brand new eBook pops out!
All you need to do now is select the folder that says Delete This, and, well, get rid of the sucker.
Delete/move your guideline, and there is your eBook, in its pure and unadulterated form.
From here you’ll have to make the changes you want manually. You can easily delete the Reflections Folder, change the Background layer to something else (maybe a sleek black or sunny yellow?). You can get rid of the highlights, or merge the layers and plop the book into another graphic. It’s up to you!
It was pretty exciting making this action and I’m currently looking for other useful actions that people would want. Do you have any suggestions? Ideas? Leave a comment! Also, I’m excited to see what kind of eBooks people are coming up with. Do you have a design you’d like to share? Please, post a comment - if I include your photo on the site I’ll credit you with your name and link. 
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FREE eBook / eCover Action Generator - Create an Ebook Automatically!…
This tutorial will walk you through the simples steps of loading and using Photoshop Actions. But more importantly, this tutorial comes FREE with a downloadable Ebook Creator! With just one click, you can practise running an action to turn a flat 2-d i…
Sounds like a great script, however, I’m having problems.
I am using photoshop 7 and get the following error message:
“Could not complete the command because of a program error”
Perhaps I need a later version of photoshop? Any ideas?
Hi Peter - I’ve only heard of that happening to one other person and I’m still not entirely sure why that message pops up. It might be because you’re using an older version of Photoshop yes (to my knowledge this should work with CS3 and CS2, not sure about others). Also it might be because there isn’t enough memory in Photoshop to run the script (since it’s a large file). Try running the template file, then changing the image size by lowering the DPI (not the pixels). Then try running the eBook file again.
Let me know if any of those work!
hi iam having same problem do u have another version i use photoshop 7
It sounds like the problem is Photoshop 7. Unfortunately I only have CS3 so I can’t make an action compatible with the earlier version.
Sorry about this!
Consider making your eBook by hand, try it out: http://mintyferret.com/photoshop/ecover-ebook-3-d-box-tutorial/
excellent action… takes seconds what took hours…
Yep I’m thinking it’s a photoshop 7 issue.
It fails very early - the dpi is 72 and lowering from there does solve.
Guess it’s time to upgrade!
thanks for your help,
Peter
This is fab, just used it in CS3 THANKS!!!!!
Thanks for this action script — it really makes things easier. there’s a similar script at: http://spentoggle.deviantart.com/art/e-Cover-Action-Script-2-77366448 if anyone is interested.
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Awsome! Saves a lot of time!
Thanks for your great free ecover action scripts.
regards,
Esaul Daris
BRILLIANT! Simply Brilliant! Thank you for creating this ONLY ebook cover tutorial that has helped me out. I’ve blogged about this on mine. BRILLIANT!
Awesome script. Do you have a similar script to design a cd box with CD jutting out from it? Would be fabulous for adding to ebay listings.
Thanks.
AMAZING!!
THANK YOU!!
you’re the best