covercity.net

You can get free custom DVD and Blu-ray covers from community sites like CoverCity, where users upload print-ready artwork at standard case dimensions. The main things to check before downloading are the format (DVD vs. Blu-ray), the pixel dimensions, and the file size, since these determine whether the cover will print cleanly at the correct physical size. This guide covers how to browse and evaluate covers, the difference between DVD and Blu-ray dimensions, and what to watch for when printing.

DVD covers vs. Blu-ray covers vs. labels

These are three different products with different dimensions, and mixing them up is the most common reason a printed cover comes out the wrong size.

The DVD and Blu-ray dimensions differ because the physical cases differ: a DVD keep case is taller relative to its width than a Blu-ray case. If you print a Blu-ray cover at DVD proportions (or vice versa), the spine and edges won't line up with the case.

CoverCity's own listings label each upload as either "custom DVD COVERS" or "custom BLU-RAY," so the format is stated directly on each item rather than something you have to guess.

Browsing and downloading covers on CoverCity

CoverCity organizes its content around a Recent uploads feed, which is the practical starting point for finding a cover.

Each entry in that feed shows:

• Title (e.g., Masterplan, Tenzing, Tulsa King - Season 4)
• Format — "custom DVD COVERS" or "custom BLU-RAY"
• Pixel dimensions — 3240 x 2175 px for DVD, 3173 x 1762 px for Blu-ray
• File size — typically between about 2.2 MB and 3.9 MB in the sample data
• Creator — the uploading user (e.g., straathi, ahmadwaqar…, tikart, amnachphot…)
• Upload timestamp

The site's navigation also lists Login, Join, Coming Soon, Upload Your Covers, and Order Your Covers, which tells you the site supports both downloading and contributing covers, plus a cover-ordering option. The site describes its output as "high quality custom cover" and states you can "Order your covers totality for free in CoverCity" — but note that the sample data contains no pricing links or payment platforms, so treat any cost or account requirement for specific actions as unconfirmed until you check the site directly.

How to pick a good cover from the feed

1. Match the format first. Decide whether you need a DVD or Blu-ray cover, then filter mentally by the label in each listing.
2. Check the dimensions. A genuine DVD cover should read 3240 x 2175 px; a Blu-ray cover should read 3173 x 1762 px. Anything else may be a different case standard or a non-standard upload.
3. Compare file sizes for the same title. In the sample data, the same title often appears multiple times with different file sizes — for example, Tenzing appears at 2.96 MB, 3.26 MB, and 3.80 MB, and Sacrifice appears at 3.39 MB and 3.38 MB for DVD plus 2.79 MB and 2.77 MB for Blu-ray. Larger files usually mean less compression and better print quality, so when duplicates exist, the larger file is generally the safer pick.
4. Note the creator. Some uploaders appear repeatedly (straathi, ahmadwaqar…, tikart), which can help you find a consistent style if you like their work.
5. Check the timestamp. The feed is ordered by recency, so newer uploads appear near the top.

Printing and trimming to fit a standard case

Once you have a file, the goal is to print it at the exact physical size of the case wrap — not "fit to page," which will rescale it.

• Print at 100% / actual size. Disable any "scale to fit" or "shrink to fit" option in your print dialog. Scaling is the single most common cause of a cover that's slightly too small.
• Use the correct paper. Standard cover stock or glossy photo paper holds color better than plain paper and slides into a plastic sleeve more easily.
• Trim to the case, not to the image. Cut along the fold lines so the front, spine, and back panels align with the case edges. Leave a small margin if you're inserting into a sleeve rather than gluing.
• Verify the spine width. The spine is the narrow strip between front and back; if the printed spine is too wide or narrow, the cover was scaled or the wrong format was used.
• Test-fit before final trimming. Fold the printed sheet around an empty case first, then trim.

Making your own custom cover

If nothing in the feed matches what you need, you can create your own. The dimensions above are your target canvas size:

• DVD: 3240 x 2175 px
• Blu-ray: 3173 x 1762 px

Work at those pixel dimensions so the result prints at the right physical size, and keep the resolution high enough that the artwork doesn't look soft when printed. CoverCity also accepts uploads via its Upload Your Covers option, so if you make something good, the site is set up for contributing it back.

Quick checklist before you print

• Format matches your case (DVD vs. Blu-ray)
• Dimensions match the standard for that format
• You picked the largest file size among duplicates of the same title
• Print dialog is set to 100% / actual size, not fit-to-page
• You test-folded the sheet around an empty case before trimming

Custom DVD covers are fan-made or independently designed artwork files that replace the packaging art on a DVD or Blu-ray case. The main differences from standard covers are resolution, design freedom, and source: standard covers come from the studio at print resolution, while custom covers are created by individuals and shared through communities like CoverCity, often at fixed pixel dimensions such as 3240 × 2175 px for DVD and 3173 × 1762 px for Blu-ray. You would look for custom covers when the original sleeve is damaged or missing, when you want a consistent look across a shelf of discs, or when no official cover exists for a title.

How custom covers differ from standard covers

The practical consequence: a custom cover is a digital file you print yourself, not a physical sleeve. That means you control the paper, the printer, and the trim, but you also take on the work of getting the dimensions right.

Common reasons people use custom covers

• Replacing a damaged or lost sleeve. A disc with a torn or missing cover can be re-sleeved with a printed custom file.
• Unifying a collection. Matching spine styles, fonts, or color schemes across a series or director's filmography.
• Titles without official art. Fan edits, unreleased cuts, or compilations often have no studio cover, so a custom one is the only option.
• Alternate or preferred artwork. Some collectors prefer a poster design over the studio's home-video key art.

Where custom covers come from

CoverCity is one example of a community site built around this: its listings show user-created covers for both DVD and Blu-ray, with the creator name, upload date, pixel dimensions, and file size attached to each entry. Recent uploads on the site include titles like Masterplan, Clean Hands, and Tenzing at 3240 × 2175 px, and Blu-ray entries such as Tulsa King - Season 4 at 3173 × 1762 px.

Beyond community sites, the other routes are:

1. Design it yourself — using image editing software, working to the standard dimensions above.
2. Commission a designer — useful if you want a specific style or a full matching set.
3. Adapt an existing poster or key art — resizing and re-laying-out artwork you already have.

Specs to work to

• DVD: 3240 × 2175 px is the recurring dimension across CoverCity's DVD listings.
• Blu-ray: 3173 × 1762 px is the equivalent convention on the same site.
• File size: listings run roughly 2–4 MB, which is a reasonable target for a print-quality JPEG or PNG.

These are community conventions, not an official standard, so check the specific site or printer requirements before you commit to a layout.

Access and copyright boundaries

CoverCity's own navigation includes Login, Join, and Upload Your Covers alongside Order Your Covers, which indicates that some actions on the site are tied to an account. The site does not publish pricing information in the material available, so do not assume downloads or orders are free or require no login — check the site directly.

On copyright: custom covers frequently incorporate studio-owned artwork, logos, or trademarks. The safe boundary is personal use — printing a cover for a disc you own. Redistributing, selling, or using cover art commercially is a different matter and generally outside what fan-cover communities intend. If you plan to sell printed covers or use them in a product, treat that as a separate question and verify the rights first.

You can get free, print-ready movie DVD covers from community sites like CoverCity, where uploaders post custom covers at fixed resolutions — 3240 x 2175 px for DVD and 3173 x 1762 px for Blu-ray. This works well if you're replacing a lost or damaged cover, rebranding a burned disc, or building a custom case. It's less useful if you need an exact studio-original cover, since most of what you'll find is fan-made.

What "high quality" actually means for a cover file

The number that matters is pixel dimensions, not how sharp the thumbnail looks. A DVD case wrap (front, spine, and back) needs roughly 3240 x 2175 px to print cleanly at 300 DPI. Blu-ray wraps are shorter and wider, around 3173 x 1762 px.

CoverCity's recent uploads show this convention clearly:

If a file is far below those dimensions, it will look soft or pixelated when printed. If it's much larger, that's fine — you can scale down without losing quality.

Step-by-step: finding and downloading a cover

1. Go to the site and check the upload feed. CoverCity lists "Recent uploads" with the title, format (DVD or BLU-RAY), resolution, file size, uploader name, and timestamp. This tells you what's new and who is producing consistent work.
2. Search by movie title. Use the exact title first. If nothing comes up, try variants — sequels, season numbering ("Season 4"), or alternate punctuation.
3. Filter by format. Decide whether you need a DVD or Blu-ray wrap before downloading, since the two have different dimensions and won't interchange without cropping.
4. Check the resolution and file size against the table above before committing.
5. Note the uploader. In the sample feed, a few names (straathi, ahmadwaqar, tikart, amnachphot) appear repeatedly, often posting multiple versions of the same title. Multiple uploads of one movie usually means different art styles, not better or worse quality — pick the one that matches your case.
6. Download and open the file to confirm it's the full wrap (front + spine + back), not just a front panel.

Custom vs. original covers

Everything labeled "custom" is fan-made artwork, not the studio's retail design. That has two consequences:

• You get variety. The same title may have several covers from different uploaders, so you can choose a style you like.
• You don't get a guaranteed match. A custom cover won't look identical to the one that shipped with the disc. If matching an existing shelf is the goal, custom covers may not fit.

The site's own description frames its catalog as "high quality custom cover" material across DVD, Blu-ray, and labels, so treat "custom" as the default, not the exception.

Printing so it fits the case

• Don't stretch to fit. Scale the image proportionally so the longest dimension matches your case template. Stretching to fill a mismatched aspect ratio is the most common cause of distorted covers.
• Print at 100% / actual size, not "fit to page," or the spine will land in the wrong place.
• Use the spine as your alignment check. On a correct wrap, the spine sits centered between front and back panels. If it's off-center after printing, your scale is wrong.
• Trim after printing, not before. Cut along the fold lines once you've confirmed alignment against the physical case.

When you can't find the title

• Try title variants and season formats — the feed shows entries like "Tulsa King - Season 4" and "The Diplomat - Season 4," so series are indexed with season numbers.
• Check back periodically. The upload feed is timestamped and active, with new covers appearing across different days, so a missing title may show up later.
• Consider a label instead of a full cover if only the disc face needs replacing; the site lists DVD labels as a separate category from covers.

A quick decision guide

• Need a cover fast and don't care about matching retail art? Download a custom cover at the correct resolution and print at 100%.
• Need it to match an existing studio cover exactly? Community custom covers probably won't satisfy this — look for a scan of the original instead.
• Unsure which format you have? Measure your case. DVD wraps are taller; Blu-ray wraps are shorter and wider, matching the two resolution groups above.

The core rule: match the file's pixel dimensions to your case format, print at actual size, and verify the spine is centered before trimming.