In Storyloft, you can set a cover background for your book from the book menu on the Books page. A cover background adds a visual backdrop to your book cover, helping you customize the look of your project. This feature is available on all plans—Free, Pro, and Unlimited—once you have at least one book.
TL;DR: Open the book menu from the book card on the Books page and select Cover Background. Then choose a background image from the available options.
- Navigate to the Books area and open a book menu
- Set a cover background from the book menu
Watch the tutorial
Transcript
This tutorial shows you how to set a cover background for your book. Click the Books link in the left sidebar to view your books. Click the menu icon on The Golden Bird card to open the book menu. Click Cover Background in the menu to open the background options. Select a background image from the available options. You set a cover background by opening the book menu and selecting Cover Background.
Click the Books link in the left sidebar to view your books.
The Books page displays all your books as cards. Each card shows the book title and a menu icon in the corner.
Click the menu icon on the book card to open the book menu.
The menu icon appears on your book card. Clicking it opens a dropdown menu with options specific to that book, including Cover Background.
Click Cover Background in the menu to open the background options.
The Cover Background option is listed in the book menu. Clicking it opens a panel or modal where you can choose from available background images.
Select a background image from the available options.
A set of background images appears for you to choose from. Click the one you want to apply to your book cover. The background is applied immediately once you select it.
FAQ
Can I set a cover background on the Free plan?
Yes. Cover backgrounds are available on all Storyloft plans: Free, Pro, and Unlimited.
Where do I find the Cover Background option?
Click the menu icon on your book card from the Books page. The Cover Background option appears in that menu.
Do I need a book to set a cover background?
Yes. You need at least one book on an active plan before you can set a cover background.
Last verified 2026-10-31 on Storyloft dev.