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How to create a cover for a DVD disc online. How to make a cover for a CD and DVD box

Create and print attractive labels, covers and inserts for CDs and DVDs with CD/DVD cover maker. RonyaSoft's CD/DVD Cover Maker includes all the tools you need to quickly design CD covers, DVD cases or inserts without having to learn Photoshop or Corel. The software takes care of all the technical complexities of creating CD covers, such as accurate dimensions, DPI/PPI and positioning of labels when printed, while you design them. Unleash your creativity and expand your CD collection with attractive covers!

Start with a template

Don't know where to start? Try it first with one of the ready-to-use CD/DVD templates created by our designers. Cover template library includes classic and jumbo labels, single or double CD inserts, standard and slim DVD case covers, Blu-Ray covers and inserts, paper or origami sleeves . In other words, we provide you with cover and label templates for audio CDs, MP3 discs, data archives, and DVD movie collections.

A complete list of disk templates can be found.


Create beautiful boxes, labels and covers

Designing attractive CD/DVD labels and covers has never been easier. You can create a simple cover design with just a few clicks - or create a complex, unique design using a variety of tools.

Creating and printing a CD/DVD cover is a fairly easy process. Simply choose one of the ready-made cover templates included in the package, add a title and description, and place a background image or add a track list. That's all! Your first CD/DVD cover is ready!

Feeling a surge of creativity? Use the editing tools provided to add additional pictures, text, or shapes. Your DVD cover can be as simple or complex as you want.

Print CD/DVD labels on special label paper

Printing the label designs you created is the final step. CD label software supports a variety of paper types, including paper with pre-cut adhesive labels, as well as CD printers that can print labels directly onto the surface of CDs. Simply choose plain paper, label paper or a CD printer and your very own CD label will be ready in minutes. In the second case, you need to transfer the stickers to the disk using a special applicator. Enjoy custom labels!

Create covers in custom sizes

Do you have a custom case for a CD that needs a custom cover? No problem! RonyaSoft's CD Cover Maker has a built-in template generator that allows you to create custom sized cover templates for all types of boxes: multi-disc cases, Nintendo Wii or PlayStation 3 covers.

System requirements

To print CD/DVD designs, you will need a printer and a sheet of regular or special paper for gluing onto discs, or a printer for printing onto CDs. And, of course, a computer with the Windows operating system, a processor of at least 1500 Pentium III and 512 MB of RAM. RonyaSoft CD/DVD cover software supports Windows XP (32 and 64), Windows Vista (32 and 64), Windows 7 (32 and 64), Windows 8 (32 and 64), Windows 10 (32 and 64).

REVIEW OF PROGRAMS FOR CREATING DISC COVERS.

Cover-expert program

Cover-expert- one of the simplest programs (Figure 1). Download the program for free Cover Expert 1.7.237 Portable Rus It’s best to follow the link here, just by clicking on the name of the program Cover-expert. The specified version of Cover Expert does not require installation and installation, which does not load the system. To set the interface language to Russian, you need to go to: Options ->Language ->Russian.

Figure 1. Cover-expert program

ProgramQuick 3 DCover

The program is distinguished by the fact that it allows you to create many design options for book covers, CD boxes, discs, even placing images on the screen of a monitor, phone, etc. In addition, you can create very high-quality large 3 D High resolution images, even suitable for printing. The program interface and work in it are intuitive and do not cause any difficulties (Figure 2).

Figure 2. Quick 3D Cover main page

Creating your own CD covers to display your recordings and information, or to replace old, worn-out covers, gives you plenty of room for creativity. You can print your computer-generated cover to the size you need, or make it by hand. You can even learn how to create your own envelopes. With some effort and a little time, you can bring almost any idea to life.

Steps

Cover printing

    Select software. There are many computer programs available today that allow you to create and print custom CD covers, most of which are free. You can edit your own photos, add text and make them the right size for different types of boxes. Any of the following programs will do the job perfectly:

    • Adobe Illustrator
    • CD Label Designer
    • CD & DVD Label Maker
    • CD Cover Creator
    • Print Master Gold

  1. Choose your size. In some programs, the size of the future cover is selected immediately after launch, but when using universal programs like Illustrator, you will have to determine the size manually. The cover is square and measures 120 x 120mm, so please enter these numbers in the appropriate box.

    • You can also change the background color to dark gray or any other color in accordance with the base color scheme of the future cover.
    • If you also want to create a back cover, then the dimensions will be 150 x 118 mm, as this will allow space for the fold line. When creating the back cover, follow the same steps as for the front cover.

  2. Create a new layer and import your cover photo. For the purposes of this article, we'll assume you're using a program like Illustrator, but you should be guided by your own program. Typically you need to create a new layer on top of the base layer and then select a suitable cover image.

    • Look through your saved photos or search for images online. Usually, the simpler the picture, the better. If necessary, you can later change your background color scheme to match the selected image.
    • Select Import Image, resizing it to your template if necessary. Typically this action is performed by dragging the image.
    • If you want to replace a lost cover, you can find and save such an image from the Internet, and then import it into the program. In this case, skip the following steps and go straight to printing.

  3. Add text. Add another layer on top of the image and create a text box on the cover. Use additional fonts, match the size and color scheme to your image. Typically, text is added only for the album name and artist, or you can make it even simpler by writing “Cool remix from Seryoga” on a disc with your own music. You can do without text at all to make the cover look as artistic as possible.

    Watch your boundaries. During printing and cutting to size, there is a chance that the edges of the cover will get a little damaged, so it is best to place important cover elements closer to the middle. Try not to place anything important closer than 5mm from the edge.

    Print the cover. Please ensure that the cover dimensions you require are met when printing. Select Print Preview to ensure all dimensions are correct before making a physical copy.

  4. Print on special, durable paper. Such paper can be purchased at art stores or in the office. The cover paper is perforated on the edges to make it easier for you to separate the front and back covers.

    • You may need to reconfigure your printer.
    • You can also use regular printing paper if you intend to place the cover in a box that is sturdy enough. She will look good enough.

    Making covers with your own hands

    1. Prepare the box. If you want to make a new cover for your CD box, remove the old cover and prepare the box. Remove stickers, fingerprints and other marks with a clean rag and a small amount of isopropyl alcohol.

      • You can also buy a new box for your disc. Boxes can be full-size, with space for a back cover, or thin, with only a front cover. They are usually sold in bulk. Since they deteriorate over time, it would be a good idea to buy new boxes.

    2. Use quality cardboard. Select cardboard that is strong but thin enough to fit inside the box, cut to size. Use the following numbers as a guide:

      • Front cover: 120 x 120 mm
      • Back cover: 150 x 118 mm

    3. Plan your cover. The image you create can be as simple or complex as you wish. Considering the songs on the disc and the images they may evoke, start looking through old magazines, textbooks, photographs, and other materials for your collage. We recommend that you first outline the boundaries of the location of different elements on the cover with a pencil as a template, but you don’t have to do this and just improvise.

      • Old textbooks can be an excellent source of the most unexpected images and drawings, which will become an excellent basis for the cover. You can buy old textbooks at a flea market or pick up discarded materials from the library
      • Try combining completely different elements to create a whimsical cover. A picture on an oatmeal box might look surprisingly cool on a punk rock CD if you cut out the eyes of everyone in the picture.
      • Having collected all the images, start gluing them with a regular glue stick. It may seem too simple, but a quality pencil or rubber cement usually works best for gluing elements to the base.

    4. Decide what to do with the text. You can handwrite the outline of the text using a pencil and then outline it with a dark marker, or you can type out individual words and glue them along with the images for a more homemade look.

      • You can use stencils to create text. Stock up on stencils and stamps at your local art store.
      • Do you want a really punk version? Write a ransom note. Cut out individual letters from newspapers and magazines to later create the name of the album and group. It will look really unconventional.

    5. Scan the finished image. To reproduce your homemade cover, it is best to scan the finished version, save it on your computer, and follow the instructions above. This will be much easier than trying to reproduce the finished result manually.

      • If you want to make a 3D image that includes collage and hand-crafted elements, then it is also better to scan it and print it in 2D for the box.

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After reading this article, you will be able to make your own beautiful 3D cover for a disc of an information product, songs, games, etc. I will also share with you the information and all the secrets that I used to competently create the cover for the video course “English Using the Analogies Method”.

1) Image, which will be on the cover. Use colors that will be pleasing to potential customers because... the cover or box plays a huge role in selling the product itself. Don't make it colorful and try to use no more than 3 colors and 2 fonts. You can use shades of the same color to avoid variegation. Otherwise it will be a mess and there is a risk that the CD cover will look cheap!

I used Power Point to create the cover image. It is easier than Photoshop, and few people know the second program.

Please note that a ready-made box with a disc will be sold on different sites and each author or store will publish your product in different sizes. (some in the original, others 150×150, etc.) You need to write the name of the product in a bolder, more eye-catching font so that your disc is visible among competitors’ products! We indicate the author and the site or blog, which will increase your traffic and there will be new unique visits to your blog from partner sites. If the product is protected, we put a copyright sign.
2)ABBYY Screenshot Reader. Using this program, we photograph the finished image and save it on the desktop. The snapshot will have the extension snapshot-name.png This program takes snapshots from the monitor and is very simple and easy to use. She helps me a lot in all matters related to the design and construction of websites.
For a photo, select the “image to file” or “image to file” option, point at the photo itself and take a photo.

3) The resulting file is converted to .jpg format. Let's go to http://www.go2convert.com-Upload local file - -Select file--Upload now, wait a couple of seconds, select Convert Png to: JPG and then press the “Convert Now” button
After which you will see the downloaded image again and click the Download icon next to it. We save the image.jpg next to the photo and pack everything into a new folder on the desktop.

And most importantly, Friends, remember that the importance of box or cover design cannot be overestimated. If you decide to do everything yourself, then treat this matter with special attention, because... this will help increase sales.