What size is a standard CD cover?

A standard jewel case CD front cover is 120x120mm. The back J-card insert is 150x118mm and includes two 6.5mm spine sections on the left and right edges.

Can I print a CD cover at home?

Yes. The PDF is set up for A4 paper at 100% scale. Print without 'fit to page', then trim along the crop marks with a sharp blade and ruler. Any modern inkjet or laser printer will work.

Is this CD cover template free?

Yes. The full tool is completely free with no signup, watermarks, or paid upgrades. It runs entirely in your browser using client-side JavaScript.

Does it work for mixtapes?

Yes. The tool was built with mixtape culture in mind. Add a custom title to the spine, drop in your mixtape artwork, and add a fake parental advisory or barcode for the authentic 90s feel.

What image formats can I upload?

JPEG and PNG are supported for both front and back artwork. Use scans, photos, or AI-generated images.

Free CD Cover Template Maker & Print Tool

The Print Architect — upload your scans, customize spine text, and add retro overlays. Generates a millimeter-precise A4 PDF for standard jewel cases and slim cases. 100% browser-based, no upload, no signup.

The DIY CD Cover Generator for Collectors and Mixtape Makers

Whether you are pressing custom mixtape covers, archiving lost masters, or designing a small-batch indie release, the right CD cover template turns digital files into a physical artifact you can be proud of. CDcovers.cc is a free CD cover maker built for collectors who care about the millimeter — no Photoshop license, no account, no uploads to a server.

The tool handles the awkward parts of the format for you: standard jewel case fronts at 121×120mm, full back J-card inserts at 150×118mm with two 6.5mm spine planks, slim cases at 5mm, and accurate crop marks for trimming. Layer on a fake UPC barcode, a parental-style advisory sticker, or a yellow 90s price tag overlay — all copyright-safe and print-ready.

Millimeter Precision

Exact mm-based rendering for standard 10mm jewel cases and 5mm slim cases. No manual scaling in Photoshop, no guesswork at the trimmer.

Retro 90s Overlays

Add fake UPC barcodes, parental advisory badges, and vintage price tag stickers on the front cover for that authentic 90s CD aesthetic.

Auto Spine Plaques

Black spine planks are generated automatically behind your title text, so the spine stays readable on a shelf regardless of artwork colors.

100% Client-Side

Your CD artwork never leaves your browser. The PDF is generated locally — zero upload, zero tracking, instant export.