A digipak is a type of cardboard packaging with an internal plastic holder for CDs or DVDs. They are often used for CD singles or special editions. Digipaks have a gatefold paperboard outer binding and one or more plastic trays inside to hold discs. They commonly include extras like lyric books or photos. DVD digipaks are an alternative to DVD boxes for special editions. Digipaks use less plastic than jewel cases and can be made from recycled materials, making them more environmentally friendly.

1. Digipaks

2. What is a digipak
• A digipak is a type of packaging for CD’s or DVD’s,
typically made from cardboard with an internal
plastic holder for one or more discs.
• Digipak-style packaging is often used for CD
singles or special edition versions CD albums.
• Typically consist of gatefold (book-style)
paperboard or card stock outer binding, with one
or more plastic trays capable of holding a CD or
DVD attached to the inside generic.
• They commonly include a DVD, lyric book, artist
photos or imagery and a track list.

3. DVD Digipaks
• The DVD digipak is a popular alternative to the
DVD box which is now widely used for feature
film DVD releases which are special editions
because it increases the value and creates a
premium product.
• Can be made from recycled card and
producing the digipak uses much less plastic.
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4. What is a jewel case?
• A jewel CD case is a compact disc case that has
been used since the compact disc was first
released in 1982.
• The case consists of three pieces of plastic
constructed into a book like style and contains a
tray to hold the disc.
• The back card typically provides a table of
contents for the disc while the front facing inserts
will display artwork, logo’s or titles with
additional information in the proceeding insert
pages.

5. Digipak V.S Jewel Case
• CD digipaks give a more expensive professional
look and feel to the consumers in comparison to
jewel cases.
• Digipaks is an extremely versatile packaging and
are virtually shatterproof. They also allow great
graphic design and very inexpensive prices.
• Jewel cases are much easier to break/damage
and more likely to show wear over time.
• Digipaks are also a more environmentally friendly
option as they can be made from recycled
materials in comparison to jewel cases.

6. History of a digipak
• Digipaks were first created by MeadWestvaco,
and their product, called digipak, is
trademarked.
• As digipaks became more popular, they began
to be used by more manufacturers.
• Originally used for the album packaging of
leading musicians, the digipak and digipak
family are now priced reasonably enough to
be used for any CD or DVD project.

7. Dimensions
• Most digipaks are often 5.5” x 5.5” or (14cm x 14cm)
standard.
• (Based on a standard 4pp digipak): finished size of
139.5mm x 6mm x 125.5mm
• However they can come in custom sizes as the panels can
be increased from 4 to 6, 8 or more.
• They are made from a custom printed card packaging that
can hold one or more CD’s which are held in place with
plastic trays (CD flexitrays) which are glued into the digipak.
• 300gsm card with matt or gloss varnish. Printed 4 colours
(CMYK) or pantone colours.
• Also available in spot varnish, lamination and embossing.