DIGIPAKS

A form of CD packaging, but very different from your typical jewel case as it is made from cardboard with a plastic tray to hold the CD with a book-style outer binding.They can come in a range of sizes: 4 panel, 6 panel and sometimes 8 panel

Typical cost: £5-£11

WHAT IS A DIGIPAK?

Digipak-style packaging is often used for CD singles

Though it has become more popular in the industry and now more artists choose this as the option for their album’s packaging

Is often seen as a more interesting way of presenting an album; often digipaks are used for deluxe albums or special editions as there is more space for extra details

WHY ARE DIGIPAKS MADE?

Benefits More eco friendly, packaging is usually recycled Many people would say it simply looks better More room to store CD’s Cheaper to make In many cases can be more personal depending on what the artist

includes in the digipak

Drawbacks Digipaks are more l ikely to wear/tear compared to CD’s due to the

materials used to make them If damaged they are much harder to replace May not be seen as popular anymore as many people download

their music online CD tray has less protection compared to a jewel case so may

become loose or crack

BENEFITS AND DRAWBACKS

DIMENSIONS AND TEMPLATE

A typical 6 panel Digipak template

Folded dimensions: 5.492” x 0.24” x 4.938”

Flat dimensions: 9.86” x 11.224”