4P Digipack (single-fold)
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4P Digipack (single-fold) - product details
4P Digipack (single-fold) - The 4P digipak is the simplest and most economical card packaging for a disc, apart from a plain card sleeve. The pack folds in half and holds a plastic tray inside, with the disc mounted on it. We make standard 4P digipaks from 25 pieces, which makes this variant a good fit for singles, EPs, conference materials and other releases produced in smaller runs.
4P digipak - the simplest card packaging for a disc
A 4P digipak consists of printed board with a plastic disc tray glued inside. Folded, it gives two main panels: the cover and the back of the pack. The disc sits on the inside, held on the tray.
Printing covers the whole board surface, so the packaging can be an integral part of the release design. It is not just a box protecting the disc, but also space for the cover, graphics, information about the contents and visual identity.
Of all the digipaks, the 4P has the simplest construction. If you do not need extra panels or a more elaborate pack, this variant is usually enough.
What "4P" means - the number of panels, not the number of discs
The name can be misleading. The figure before the letter P is the number of panels, that is printed board surfaces. It says nothing about how many discs go inside.
Unfolded, a 4P digipak has four panels. Folded, they form a single-fold pack.
The number of discs is chosen separately under "Type". You can order a 4P digipak for one disc or a variant holding two discs. The number of panels stays the same in both cases. If you need more room for content or graphics, more elaborate digipaks are also available.
When a 4P digipak is a good choice
We make standard 4P digipaks from 25 pieces. The other versions - with a slot, with a pocket and for 2 discs - start at 50 pieces. It is the lowest entry point in our digipak range. The standard quantity steps are 25, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000, 2000 and 3000 pieces. Intermediate runs can also be ordered.
Typical uses
A 4P digipak can be used, among other things, as:
- packaging for a music disc or a disc with other content,
- packaging for a single or an EP, when you need a solid cover but no full booklet,
- a demo disc prepared for radio stations, clubs or labels,
- conference or training material handed to participants,
- a company presentation, portfolio or sales material,
- an anniversary or commemorative release in a smaller run,
- packaging for a credit-card-shaped USB drive, and also for a student card, loyalty card and similar.
Finishing - film and spot UV varnish
Finishing changes not only the look of the printed board but also the character of its surface. Four options are available.
- Gloss film - strengthens colours and gives the surface a clear shine. It suits designs with photographs, strong colours and classic music releases.
- Matt film - gives a more restrained surface and limits strong reflections. Fingerprints are also less visible on it.
- Soft Touch velvet film - a matt finish that feels like fine suede. It gives the pack a more refined character, so it is often chosen for collector's editions and gift sets.
- Matt film + spot UV varnish - a matt surface combined with gloss varnish applied only to selected parts of the design, for example a logo, a title or a detail of an illustration. The contrast between matt and gloss shows in the light and can also be felt under the finger.
Spot UV varnish is available on 4P and 6P digipaks. If you want to use it, prepare a separate layer marking the elements to be varnished. You select the right variant while configuring the product in the calculator.
Type - how the inside is built
The "Type" option defines the construction of the digipak's interior. This is where you choose the number of discs and any space for a booklet.
- Standard - the basic and most frequently chosen variant, with one tray for one disc.
- With a booklet slot - slots are cut in the board and the booklet slides into them. No additional fixing is needed.
- With a booklet pocket - the pocket is not a separate, glued-on element. It is formed by the board itself, because the space between the first and third page is left unglued. The booklet slides in whole. A ticket, a folded poster, signed band photos or stickers fit there as well. With thicker inserts this is simply more convenient.
- For 2 discs - two trays inside. This variant suits double releases, courses and training sets.
Discs have to be ordered separately. Booklets and inserts are a separate item too. You will find them in the category of booklets for digipaks and ecopaks.
Disc tray and printing of the inner spine
The tray is a plastic moulding glued into the card part of the pack. The disc is held on it. Three variants are available:
- Clear - the printed board stays visible through the tray, so the graphics can cover the whole inner surface.
- Black - separates the disc from the background clearly and creates stronger contrast. It suits calmer or darker interior designs.
- For a USB card, clear - instead of a disc it can hold a credit-card-format USB drive. Useful when the material will be used mainly on computers without an optical drive.
A separate option is printing of the inner spine, the narrow strip along the fold line on the inside of the pack. If you skip it, white strips will remain there.
With very light graphics they are usually almost invisible. With a black, navy or intensely coloured interior a white line can stand out sharply against the design. In that case it is worth choosing inner spine printing.
Assembly and shrink-wrapping of finished sets
Assembly means we put the finished sets together on our side.
- No assembly - you receive all ordered elements separately and put the discs and booklets into the packs yourself.
- Disc assembly - we place the discs in the finished packs.
- Disc and booklet assembly - besides the discs we also insert the ordered booklets into the digipaks.
With 25 or 50 pieces you can do this yourself without much trouble. With 500 or 1000 copies it looks quite different. That is many hours of work, during which it is easy to scratch a disc by accident. On larger runs assembly can save a lot of time.
You can also order shrink-wrapping of the finished sets. The sealed film protects the pack during transport and storage, and the set looks like a finished product ready for sale or distribution.
We wrap packs that have already been assembled, so this option is tied to assembly. The calculator will only show configurations that can be combined correctly.
How to prepare the print file
- Download the right template from the "Downloads" block on this page.
- Prepare the artwork as a full spread, that is the unfolded form of the pack. Do not send individual panels as separate files.
- Add 3 mm bleed on every side. Keep texts, logos, numbers and other important elements at least 3 mm from the trim and fold lines.
- Watch the fold lines. A logo or title placed exactly on a fold will crease together with the board once the pack is folded.
- Prepare the artwork in CMYK, not RGB. Automatic colour conversion can affect the final tone.
- Prepare photographs at 300 dpi. If the design contains small text, fine lines or small elements, use 600 dpi.
- Send the finished artwork as a PDF with fonts converted to outlines, or as a flattened TIF in CMYK. More information is in our file preparation guide.
4P compared with 6P, 8P and the ecopak
- 6P digipak - three panels when folded, so more room for graphics, lyrics, information about the release or a training programme.
- 8P digipak - four panels when folded, the most elaborate form, for releases that need more space.
- Ecopak 4P - similar in construction to a digipak, but made entirely of board. The disc goes into a slot cut directly in the board.
A 4P digipak is a good solution if everything you need fits on the cover and the back of the pack, and you want a simple construction with the option of starting production at a small run.
How to order
In the calculator choose the run and the remaining options: finishing, construction type, tray, inner spine printing, assembly and shrink-wrapping. The price and lead time are calculated for the configuration you select.
The discs that go inside the pack - replicated, burned or printed - are ordered separately.
4P Digipack (single-fold) - questions and answers
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What exactly does "4P" mean in the name of a digipak?
The figure before the letter P is the number of panels, that is printed board surfaces. It does not mean the number of discs the pack holds.
A 4P digipak has four panels unfolded, and folded it forms a single-fold pack with a cover and a back. It is the simplest construction in the digipak family.
The number of discs is chosen separately under "Type", so a 4P digipak holding two discs is available as well.
How many discs does a 4P digipak hold?
It depends on the variant. The standard version has one tray and is meant for one disc. Under "Type" there is also a construction for two discs, with two trays in one pack.
If a booklet is to go inside as well, you can choose the variant with a slot or a pocket. All available configurations are shown directly in the product calculator.
What is the minimum run for 4P digipaks?
We make standard 4P digipaks from 25 pieces. The other versions - with a slot, with a pocket and for 2 discs - start at 50 pieces. It is the lowest of all our digipaks. The next standard steps are 100, 200, 500, 1000, 2000 and 3000 pieces.
Thanks to this low entry point, the 4P also suits smaller series - demos, conference materials or a first release prepared ahead of a larger run. The price for a given number of copies is shown in the calculator.
How does a digipak differ from a plastic jewel case?
A digipak is made of printed board with a plastic disc tray glued in. Graphics can cover the whole surface of the pack, so the board itself becomes part of the release design rather than just a cover for the disc.
A digipak is also lighter and flatter, which matters when storing many copies and when shipping.
A plastic case can still be a good solution where the disc is taken out and put back very often.
Which finishing should I choose?
Gloss film emphasises colours and gives a clear shine, so it suits photography and intense backgrounds.
Matt film is more restrained, reflects less light, and fingerprints are less visible on it. Soft Touch also has a matt finish, but its surface is delicate and feels like suede.
If you want a matt background with a gloss detail, choose matt film with spot UV varnish. All available variants are in the calculator.
What is spot UV varnish and how do I prepare it in the file?
Spot UV varnish is applied only to selected parts of the graphics, for example a logo, a title or a single detail. On a matt background the varnished areas catch the light and are slightly perceptible under the finger.
In the artwork prepare a separate layer or a separate greyscale file marking exactly the areas to be varnished.
The best effect comes from clear shapes and larger details. Very fine lines and small text are not the best place for this kind of finishing.
Clear tray or black tray?
A clear tray lets you see the printed board underneath the disc. If you place a photo, an illustration or a pattern there, it stays part of the visible interior graphics.
A black tray separates the disc from the background more strongly and creates sharper contrast.
Both variants hold the disc the same way, so the choice comes down to how the design should look. Set the version you want in the "Tray type" field.
What does the USB card tray give me?
In this version a USB card goes into the pack instead of a disc - a flat drive in roughly credit card format, with a sliding memory unit and connector.
It can be used for company presentations, catalogues, technical documentation and training materials meant for computers without an optical drive.
The digipak itself looks much like the disc version, so the same printing and finishing options still apply.
Do I have to order inner spine printing?
No. It is an additional option in the calculator.
If you do not select it, white strips may remain along the fold line on the inside. Similar white areas can also appear where the board is glued.
With light graphics they usually do not catch the eye. If the interior is dark or intensely coloured, a white line becomes far more visible and can stand out against the whole design. In that case inner spine printing is worth considering.
Booklet slot or booklet pocket?
With the slot variant the booklet slides straight into cuts made in the board, and stays in place without any extra fixing.
The pocket is not a separate, glued-on element. It is formed by the digipak's own construction, because part of the board is left unglued. The booklet slides in whole. A ticket, a folded poster, signed band photos or stickers fit there just as well.
The pocket suits thicker inserts better and protects them more during transport. If the booklet runs to a dozen or so pages, it is usually the more convenient solution. Both constructions are available under "Type".
Is the booklet part of the digipak order?
No. Booklets and inserts are separate products and have to be ordered separately.
When configuring the digipak you only choose the right interior construction, that is the slot or pocket variant. This lets you match the booklet's paper and page count independently of the pack itself.
If you order both digipaks and booklets from us, we can put the two together into finished sets as part of assembly.
What does assembly cover and when is it worth it?
Assembly means we put the finished set together on our side.
You can order the packs alone, disc assembly - placing the discs in the trays - or disc and booklet assembly, where we also put the inserts into the digipaks.
With 25 or 50 copies you can comfortably do it yourself. With 500 or 1000 pieces it is many hours of repetitive work, and it is easy to scratch a disc or crease a booklet. On larger runs assembly simply saves time and effort.
Why shrink-wrap finished sets?
The sealed film protects the finished pack from scuffing, dirt and accidental opening during transport or storage. The whole set also looks like a final product ready for sale or further distribution.
Wrapping is particularly useful when discs are to be sold, handed out at trade fairs or passed on.
We wrap finished, assembled products, so this option goes together with assembly. The calculator will only show configurations that can be combined correctly.
How do I prepare the artwork file for a 4P digipak?
Prepare the artwork on the full spread, that is the whole unfolded form of the digipak, not as separate panels.
Add 3 mm bleed on every side. Keep texts, logos and other important elements at least 3 mm from the trim and fold lines.
The artwork should be prepared in CMYK. Save photographs at 300 dpi, and for small text, fine lines and small details use 600 dpi.
Send the finished file as a PDF with fonts converted to outlines, or as a flattened TIF in CMYK. More information is in our file preparation guide.
I don't have finished artwork - can you help?
Yes. Write to us and describe the planned release: how many discs go inside, whether you need a booklet and what character the whole thing should have.
We will suggest a suitable construction and the available finishes, and send you the template needed to prepare the graphics.
Remember that rights to the material used - music, photographs, fonts or trademarks - are the customer's responsibility. Use only content you hold the appropriate rights or licences for.