A+ Content Modules Reference

A+ Content Modules Reference

Amazon offers 17 modules for A+ Content layouts. You can use up to 5 modules per detail page.

Table of Contents

• Module Selection by Use Case
• Detailed Module Specifications
  • Comparison Chart, Technical Specifications, Single Image & Sidebar, Single Left/Right Image
  • Image & Text Overlay variants, Three Images and Text, Multiple Image Module A
  • Product Description Text, Image Header With Text, Text Module, Company Logo
• AI-Ready Modules (US English Only)
• Module Layout Best Practices

Module Selection by Use Case

For Series Books

1. Comparison Chart Module - Compare up to 5 books in your series
2. Standard Technical Specifications Module - List books with descriptions

For Author Background

1. Standard Single Image & Sidebar Module - Author photo with bio
2. Standard Single Left Image Module - Character/author image with Q&A

For Cover Art/Visual Tone

1. Standard Image & Text Overlay - Banner with background image and text
2. Standard Image & Light Text Overlay - Light text on dark background
3. Standard Image & Dark Text Overlay - Dark text on light background

For Book Samples/Content Preview

1. Standard Three Images and Text Module - Multiple images with descriptions
2. Standard Multiple Image Module A - Grid of images
3. Standard Product Description Text - Extended text sample
4. Standard Image Header With Text - Large header image with text below

Detailed Module Specifications

Comparison Chart Module

Best for: Series books, comparing multiple formats

Specifications:

• Add up to 5 ASINs for comparison
• Can add multiple comparison charts to one page
• Image size: Minimum 150 x 300 px
• Format: JPG or PNG at highest resolution
• Max file size: 3 MB

Tips:

• Save cover images from live detail pages
• Include details that help buying decisions

Standard Technical Specifications Module

Best for: Book lists with descriptions/quotes

Specifications:

• Table header sets context for the list
• Add up to 16 rows to the table

Tips:

• Include book titles with short descriptions
• Add quotes or information not on series page

Standard Single Image & Sidebar Module

Best for: Author biography with photo

Specifications:

• Image: JPG or PNG at 300 DPI
• Max file size: 3 MB
• Sidebar for text content

Tips:

• Use Author Central profile image
• Include author bio or character context

Standard Single Left Image Module

Best for: Character context or author Q&A

Specifications:

• Image: Minimum 600 x 180 px
• Recommended: 600 x 600 px for highest resolution
• Format: JPG or PNG at 300 DPI
• Max file size: 3 MB

Standard Image & Text Overlay

Best for: Banners, visual headers

Specifications:

• Background image: Minimum 970 x 300 px
• Recommended: 1940 x 600 px for highest resolution
• Format: 300 DPI
• Text overlay: 70% opacity box

Important:

• Don't add text to background image
• Add text to overlay box instead
• Overlay box is optional
• Can format text: bullets, bold, italics, underline, numbered lists

Standard Image & Light Text Overlay

Best for: Light text on dark/moody backgrounds

Specifications:

• Similar to Standard Image & Text Overlay
• Optimized for light text visibility

Example: Sample from "Second Chance Magic: Order of Magic" by Michelle M. Pillow

Standard Image & Dark Text Overlay

Best for: Dark text on light/bright backgrounds

Specifications:

• Similar to Standard Image & Text Overlay
• Optimized for dark text visibility

Example: Sample from "On the Way to You" by Kandi Steiner

Standard Three Images and Text Module

Best for: Showcasing multiple aspects of the book

Specifications:

• 3 images: Minimum 300 x 300 px each
• Recommended: 600 x 600 px for highest resolution
• Format: JPG or PNG at 300 DPI
• Max file size: 3 MB per image

Important:

• Avoid adding text to images (readability issues)
• If text necessary, make it large and contrasting

Standard Multiple Image Module A

Best for: Image grid showcasing visual elements

Specifications:

• Multiple images in grid layout
• Format: JPG or PNG at 300 DPI
• Max file size: 3 MB per image

Standard Product Description Text

Best for: Extended book samples, detailed descriptions

Specifications:

• Up to 6,000 characters
• Left-aligned text
• No built-in header style

Tips:

• Create headers by bolding or underlining first line
• For centered text, use Standard Text Module instead
• For images, use: Standard Image Header With Text, Standard Single Left Image, or Standard Single Right Image

Standard Image Header With Text

Best for: Large visual impact with supporting text

Specifications:

• Large header image
• Text section below image
• Format: JPG or PNG at 300 DPI

Example: Sample from "Awaken Online: Inferno (Tarot Book Three)" by Travis Bagwell

Standard Single Right Image Module

Best for: Text-heavy content with supporting image on right

Specifications:

• Similar to Standard Single Left Image
• Image positioned on right side

Standard Text Module

Best for: Centered text, quotes, statements

Specifications:

• Centered text alignment
• Alternative to Standard Product Description Text

Standard Company Logo Module

Best for: Branding elements (use sparingly - only 1 logo allowed total)

Specifications:

• Display brand logo
• Must have necessary rights
• Remember: Only ONE brand logo allowed per A+ Content

AI-Ready Modules (US English Only)

Modules with AI Ready badge support generative AI for text and images:

• Select content fields to generate
• Enter book ASIN
• Add optional prompts for customization
• System generates text from ASIN data
• Multiple images generated and saved to Asset Library

Limitations:

• English only
• US marketplace only
• Daily usage limits may apply
• Must review for accuracy and compliance

Module Layout Best Practices

Layout Location

• A+ Content appears under "From the Publisher" section
• Location varies, most readers scroll to view
• Consider mobile and desktop preview

Combining Modules

• Use up to 5 modules per detail page
• Can reorder modules (up/down arrows)
• Can remove modules (X button with confirmation)

Image Strategy

• Don't reuse images from product gallery
• Show unique aspects of the product
• Maintain visual consistency across modules
• Ensure mobile readability

Text Strategy

• Keep text concise and scannable
• Use headers to organize information
• Highlight key points with formatting
• Avoid repetition across modules