Working as a graphic designer, one of the jobs I really enjoy is creating artwork for CD releases. While the fun comes in the creation of the artwork as well, you’ve got to consider the technical specifications - measurements, bleeds, colours, if you’re going jewel case, j-card, digipak or otherwise.

Here’s a list of resources for you on CD sizes and specs along with some downloadable templates you can work from.

• Printing For Less CD Cover & Inlay Card
• Amtech Duplication (Montreal, Canada) - Digipak templates available in EPS and PDF format. (See also DVD Templates)
• MPEG Production, Sweden - CD / Digipak / DVD templates in PDF format
• Music Matters International - CD, J-Card, DVD specs and templates.
• WTS Duplication - CD, Booklets, Mini CD, Business Card CD covers and templates.
• Oasis Disc Manufacturing - Plenty of CD templates to download including required industry and packaging logos.

Have you any resources you would like to add or suggest? Leave a comment here.

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