How to Find and Download Free CD, DVD, and Game Covers Online
Cover Century (covercentury.com) is a free cover-art archive that lets you browse and download CD, DVD, Blu-ray, movie, vinyl LP, book, and game-console covers across more than 1,000,000 items, with new additions posted weekly. It suits anyone replacing a lost or damaged case insert, printing a cover for a homemade disc, or organizing a media library. The steps below cover how to search the archive, pick the right category, and check a file before you print it.
What Cover Century Offers
The site organizes covers by media type rather than by title alone, so the first decision is which category your item belongs to.
| Category group | Examples listed on the site |
|---|---|
| Disc media | CD Covers, DVD Covers, Blu-Ray Covers, Vinyl LP Covers |
| Movies | Movie Covers |
| Consoles | 3DO, Atari 2600/5200/7800, Atari Jaguar, Colecovision, Dreamcast, Gamecube, Genesis, Intellivision, NES, Nintendo 64, Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4, Sega CD, Super Nintendo, XBOX, Wii, Wii U, PC |
| Handhelds | 3DS, Gameboy, Gameboy Advance, Gameboy Color, Nintendo DS, Playstation Portable |
| Other | Book Covers |
The homepage also shows a "Recently Added Covers" list with title, type, and date added — useful when you want to see what has just been uploaded rather than search for something specific.
Step-by-Step: Finding a Cover
- Pick the category first. If you need a DVD insert, go to DVD Covers; for a PlayStation 4 game, go to Playstation 4 covers. Searching inside the right category narrows results faster than a site-wide search.
- Search by title. Use the search field on the site and enter the album, film, or game name. The archive mixes languages — the recently added list includes German-language titles such as Im Juli and Old Shatterhand — so a title may appear under its original or localized name.
- Or browse the recently added list. If you don't have an exact title in mind, the dated list on the homepage shows the newest uploads with their type (for example, "dvd") and the date added.
- Open the cover page and download the image. Confirm the file matches the edition you have — special editions, "Gold Collection" versions, and season box sets are listed separately, as seen with entries like Blade III Trinity Gold Collection and Criminal Minds Season 10.
- Check the image before printing. Open the downloaded file and confirm the resolution and proportions fit a standard jewel case or DVD/Blu-ray keep case. A cover that looks fine on screen can print soft if the pixel dimensions are low.
Matching the Cover to Your Case
Different formats need different dimensions, so match the file to the physical case you're filling:
- CD jewel case — front insert, back tray card, and spine are separate areas; make sure the download includes the panels you need.
- DVD and Blu-ray keep case — the insert wraps the front, spine, and back; Blu-ray cases are shorter than DVD cases, so don't swap files between them.
- Console and handheld cases — these vary by generation (for example, Gameboy versus Nintendo DS versus Switch), which is why the site splits them into separate categories.
If a cover is listed under the wrong format for your case, check whether the same title appears in another category before resizing anything yourself.
When You Can't Find the Cover
- Try alternate titles. Search the original-language name, an English translation, or a common alternate spelling.
- Check a different category. A film released on both DVD and Blu-ray may only have one version uploaded.
- Look at edition variants. Uncut, special, and multi-disc editions are often listed as separate entries.
- Use the recently added list. New uploads appear weekly, so a missing cover may show up later.
Usage Limits to Keep in Mind
Cover Century describes itself as offering covers "for free," and the archive is built for personal use such as replacing a damaged insert or labeling your own copy. The site does not state terms permitting resale or commercial distribution of the artwork, and cover images generally depict copyrighted album, film, or game art. Treat downloads as personal-use replacements, not as assets for products you sell, and check the rights holder's terms if you plan any commercial use.
Quick Reference
- Site: covercentury.com
- Archive size: over 1,000,000 covers
- Update frequency: weekly
- Main categories: CD, DVD, Blu-ray, Vinyl LP, Movie, Book, and console/handheld covers
- Best entry point: choose your media category, then search by title or browse the recently added list