CD/DVD case labeling software

[yeoldmetalhead228]

Hello all, I am looking for suggestions for the best free software for making CD and DVD case labels. It needs to be Windows 7 compatible. I looked throughout this forum but could not seem to find a section devoted to this, just the media and light-scribe info. thanks

[hech54]

I use UnderCoverXP and MultiCoverPrint but doubt they are 7 compatible....you never know though.

[mammo1789]

Or you could just use Google search and came up with this http://www.freewarefiles.com/category_6_216.html chose one

[yeoldmetalhead228]

Hey, hech54, I am on the Undercover XP site, http://www.undercoverxp.tk/ and it does say it is compatible with Win 7, Vista and XP. BUT, it says you can't add any text. Is this true??? Like, i usually cut/paste track listings from the web for the back cover and stuff. Will it let you add words and stuff? Let me know dude!!! thx

[taxman]

I use UnderCoverXP and MultiCoverPrint but doubt they are 7 compatible....you never know though.

I use Undercover XP on Windows 7 machines without any issues

[yeoldmetalhead228]

Ok, COOL!!
Can you add your own text with this program? Like can you copy track listings and paste it into the program ? thanks!

[Backpain]

UnderCoverXP works just fine with Windows 7 on both 32 and 64 platforms. I use it for all my covers on two different computers. One is 32 bit and the other 64 bit.

[yeoldmetalhead228]

Can you add your own text with this program? Like can you copy track listings and paste it into the program ?

[hech54]

It's been a while since I even opened either of these programs....but UnderCoverXP only prints. It doesn't create.
Same with MultiCoverPrint....it only prints.
I forgot that I used these AFTER I created covers in Photoshop or Image Composer.

[lordsmurf]

Photoshop.

[hech54]

Photoshop.

And it's only $600....but it does come with a free 1 year learning curve.

[yeoldmetalhead228]

LOL, ok guys ,thanks!!

[hech54]

I have a template I use. I place that white jpeg template in Microsoft Image Composer (or Photoshop if I'm feeling brave) and paste my pictures/text over top of that template.....then save that as bitmap or jpeg....then print with one of the two softwares I mentioned earlier.

[yeoldmetalhead228]

Ok, thanks!!

[Cornucopia]

Best one is Photoshop/Illustrator templates, but you're right, it's not free. Me, since I already use it for so much else, I don't have to pay anything more for another app.

Scott

[DaredevilMouse]

Try downloading Expressit EZ label express. Found here.

It will allow you to type in or copy/paste text to your label. It allows you to either use "backgrounds" to select an image stretched to the size of the label or "image" to bring one or more images into the label which can be positioned and resized as you want. It may be just enough to do what you need.

More than enough to do a nice job if you already have some background graphics to use. It comes with some graphics to start with, but I imagine you will prefer to use your own images. You will want to print your first project on plain paper and compare it to the size of the cases you are using. There are calibration marks around the edge of the template in the program and it may take a couple tries to adjust your image size to fit your case. Keep track of the proper size using those marks.

[lordsmurf]

Photoshop.

And it's only $600....but it does come with a free 1 year learning curve.

Photoshop Elements is only about $60.

Tip: The boxed version from Amazon.com is cheaper than the download from Adobe.com. Go figure!
http://www.amazon.com/s/?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&field-keywords=photo...ch-alias%3Daps

[DaredevilMouse]

Two more free label creators that can be useful are Memorex exPressit. and Nero cover designer. Having seen the type of label you are creating, it may be easier to use exPressit and right click on the design area, click borders, then choose one of the line styles to create your cut line border. It also has abilities like importing playlists that may be useful.

[JohnnyCNote]

I know this is a little late, but I came across this thread while searching for something else. Try SureThing CD Labeler (makes DVD labels too). They recently released a new version. It's not very expensive and works with adhesive labels, LightScribe and lots of others. Whenever I create a music CD I like to use LightScribe. SureThing will automatically download the song titles and put them into a list. There's also a free trial. I've been using it for years and haven't needed anything else . . .

[Djard]

Has anyone actually managed to print a CD disc label, using Nero CoverDesigner version 12? Despite the correct paper stock selection, the labels always print on the left side of the page, even if using User Defined settings.

[WickedKat]

Photoshop.

And it's only $600....but it does come with a free 1 year learning curve.

Photoshop Elements is only about $60.

Tip: The boxed version from Amazon.com is cheaper than the download from Adobe.com. Go figure!
http://www.amazon.com/s/?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&field-keywords=photo...ch-alias%3Daps

Nonetheless, it's still a one year learning curve.

@OP: try this. It's not free (it's $20ish if I'm not mistaken) but worth every penny.

[Cornucopia]

One year? Only if you look at it for only 5 minutes a day. Change that to 3 days for decent newbie skills, 1 week for decent intermediate skills, 2 weeks for decent "journeyman" skills, mastering? well that takes a while...

Scott