CD design size

[sv85]

Anyone know the correct demensions of a CD for design.

I need to make the cover and also a design for the actualy CD-ROM. If anyone knows where to get a template for the CD-ROM please let me know.


Thanks a lot.

[lunatic]

Do you have a cd? Do you have a ruler? :sure:


I guess it'll depend on whether you are making an insert for a standard plastic jewel case or making something out of cardboard/paper that substitutes for the standard plastic jewel case.

[sv85]

Its not a booklet. Its just like a card insert for the cover.

Would you happen to know of a template for the actual CD-ROM?

[lunatic]

What do you mean a template for the CD-ROM? You mean the round circular disk? You can measure that too and mock it up in Illustrator pretty quick. Just get the diameter and draw some circles.

:hr:

[deletedUser459]

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http://images.google.com/images?svnum=10&hl=en&lr=&q=cd+template&btnG=Search

[nobody]

You're going to want a template from the printer you'll be using. For instance if you're using oasis, go to their site and they have templates for every type of cd they print. There is no universal answer, it varies by printer.

[slinkyart]

You know..I went to Google, typed in CD Insert Size...and I got a WHOLE lot of websites showing that answer.

[fasterthanlight™]

cd inserts are 345x345

i figured this out abbout two years ago before i got an ipod

[nobody]

345 by 345 what? Pixels? Maybe at 72dpi if you want really terrible prints.

[fasterthanlight™]

meh, it was for my own personnal use so what could i care? :gm:

[IWDesigns]

Anything for print should always be 300dpi. Vector is always better, so give Illustrator a try. You have a lot to worry about with print materials such as saftey area, bleed, etc. Like some of the other guys said, you should get the specs from your printer first and then base it off that.

-Mike

[loafy101]

Try these:

http://www.prosmarketing.com/CAN/templates.htm

Should have a template for just about anything you're looking to do.