Custom framed CD with album cover insert and disc displayed on a wall

Preserve Your Music

CD Frames, CD Display Frames & CD Display Cases

Custom CD display frames for jewel cases, cover inserts, booklets, and compact disc art

Frame the front cover insert alone, or display the insert and disc together. Each piece rests on archival backing, with a precision-cut mat opening holding it in place from the front. No screws, no clips, no adhesive ever touch your CD. Once the frame is sealed, everything stays put as a display piece. The plastic jewel case itself does not go inside the frame.

Design Your CD Frame

Material

Solid wood

Depth

Shadow box

Origin

New Jersey

Lead Time

3-5 business days

Design Your CD Frame

Pick your layout, frame style, and mat colors. See your design come together in real time.

CD Frames Built for Standard Jewel Case and Sleeve Dimensions

Everything you need to display and protect your CDs for years to come

Solid Pine Wood Frame

Made from real pine wood, just like furniture. Strong and sturdy. Looks great on any wall and lasts for years.

Archival Backing Board

Special backing that won't turn your CD artwork yellow over time. Keeps colors bright and paper safe for many years.

Mat-and-Backing Mounting

The mat opening and archival backing board hold your insert and disc in place from the front and back. No screws, no clips, no adhesive ever touch the insert or the disc. Once mounted, everything stays put as a display piece.

Precision-Cut Matting

Each mat opening is cut to fit your CDs exactly. Clean edges and perfect circles make your display look professional.

Framer's Grade Acrylic Front

Crystal-clear acrylic front shows off your CD artwork in sharp detail. Safer than glass because it won't shatter if bumped, with a non-glare upgrade available for bright rooms.

Wall Hanging Hardware

Strong hangers included with every frame. We leave them unattached so you can hang your frame any direction you like. Holds your CD frame safely on any wall.

Why CDs Need Special Frames

Regular picture frames don't work well for CDs. CDs stick out more than flat art. They also need protection from sunlight and humidity. Our frames are built just for CDs.

Protecting Your CDs

CDs are tough, but sunlight and heat can change them over time. The printed artwork on CD cases is sensitive to light too. A solid frame with acid-free matting and archival mounting keeps your CDs flat, clean, and safely off the wall surface.

The paper inserts in CD cases need extra care. Acid-free mat board and archival mounting hold the inserts flat and isolate them from reactive surfaces. Hang the finished frame away from direct sunlight and damp areas to keep everything looking its best.

Acrylic Glazing Options

Direct sunlight can fade colors over time, so display location matters as much as glazing. We recommend hanging framed CDs away from windows that get strong afternoon sun.

Every frame ships with thick clear framer's grade acrylic that's lighter and safer than glass. Upgrade to non-glare acrylic if your frame will hang in a room with overhead lighting or bright windows to cut down on reflections.

Framed CD album with cover insert and disc mounted on living room wall near music collection

Custom frame shop quality matting

Cheap mat board can damage your CDs over time. The acids in regular mat board leave yellow marks on artwork. We use custom frame shop quality mat board that won't harm your collection.

Our mat boards are made from cotton with no harmful chemicals. They're safe for your CDs and keep them looking great.

Built to Last

CDs are lightweight, so the finished frame is easy to hang. We include professional hanging hardware with every frame. It's rated for secure, long-term display.

Our frames have reinforced corners for extra strength. The hanging hardware attaches firmly to the frame sides. Your CD frame will hang securely on any wall.

Frame Depth

CD discs and inserts are very thin, so a standard frame depth works well. The disc and insert sit flat on the archival backing behind a precision-cut mat opening.

The acrylic front never touches the disc surface or the insert. This prevents scratches and keeps your CD in perfect shape.

Perfect Cuts Every Time

CD cases are 4.75 inches square. The discs are 4.75 inches wide with a hole in the middle. Cutting perfect circles in mat board is hard to do by hand.

We use special cutting machines for perfect results. Every opening is cut to fit exactly. Your CD looks great every time.

Safe Mounting

We never put glue, tape, or adhesive on your CDs. Nothing sticky ever touches the case or the disc.

The cover insert and disc sit on the archival backing board, and a mat opening above each one holds it in position from the front. No extra hardware is needed. The frame is then sealed up as a display piece, so plan for it to stay mounted long-term.

Close-up of a custom CD frame showing custom frame shop quality mat board and framer's grade acrylic glazing

Framing Mistakes to Avoid

Touching the Glass

CDs should never touch the front glass. When temperatures change, water drops can form on glass. This moisture can damage your CD artwork. Our shadowbox frames keep your disc away from the glass.

Using Tape or Glue

Regular tape and glue turn yellow over time. They also become sticky and hard to remove. Tape can leave permanent marks on your insert artwork. We skip adhesive entirely and let the mat and backing hold the insert and disc in place.

Hot or Damp Places

Keep your framed CDs away from heaters and damp rooms. Bathrooms and basements can cause damage. Choose a wall with steady room temperature for best results.

Weak Hangers

Small hooks and sticky hangers can fail over time. Your frame could fall off the wall. We include strong hanging hardware that holds your CD frame safely in place.

Multiple CD frames arranged on a music room wall showing an artist collection display

Which Layout Should You Choose?

Cover Insert Only

Great for albums with amazing cover art. The front insert becomes the star of the show. Pick this when you love the front cover design.

Insert and Disc

Our most popular choice. You see both the cover art and the disc together. This dual-display layout uses a precision-cut mat with openings sized to the 4.72-inch CD insert and the standard 120mm disc.

Disc Only

Some CDs have beautiful disc artwork. This layout lets the disc be the focus. Great for picture discs and collector editions with special disc printing.

Multi-Disc Sets

Box sets and special editions often have more than one disc. This layout shows the cover insert plus all the discs at once. Great for complete album experiences.

Artist Collections

Frame several CDs from the same artist or music style. They look great together on your wall. Each opening is individually cut to maintain consistent spacing across the entire layout.

CD frame displaying both cover insert artwork and disc in a home office

Good CD framing protects your music collection for years to come. We use the same safe materials that museums use. Your CDs stay protected while looking great on any wall.

CD Frames in Real Spaces

Custom CD framing turns your music collection into curated wall art.

Custom CD frame displayed as wall art in a home

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I frame the cover insert alone or with the disc?

It depends on what you want to show. The cover insert alone is a clean, minimal display focused on the front art. Adding the disc shows both the cover and the disc artwork side by side, which is our most popular layout. Both options use precision-cut mat openings sized to the standard 4.72-inch CD insert and the 120mm disc. The plastic jewel case itself is not framed; only the cover insert and disc go inside the frame.

Can I frame multiple CDs in one frame?

Yes. A multi-opening mat can hold 4 to 9 CD inserts in a grid layout within a single frame. Each insert is 4.72 inches square, so a 3x3 grid with 1/2-inch spacing and 2-inch outer borders fits in a frame approximately 20 x 20 inches. Specify the number of openings and their arrangement during ordering, and our system generates the mat layout with uniform spacing.

How are the insert and disc held in place inside the frame?

The cover insert and disc rest on the archival backing board, and a precision-cut mat opening above each piece holds it in position from the front. The mat acts as a retainer while the backing supports from behind. No screws, clips, or adhesive are needed. Once the frame is sealed, both pieces stay put as a display, so plan to leave the frame mounted long-term rather than opening it to swap items.

What layout options are available for CD frames?

We offer 5 professional layouts including single insert displays, multiple insert configurations, and options to showcase the disc and cover insert side by side. Each layout is sized to standard 4.72-inch CD insert and 120mm disc dimensions with archival backing and clear acrylic glazing (with a non-glare upgrade available).

What size is a standard CD frame or CD display case?

A single-disc CD frame holding the 4.72-inch cover insert and 120mm disc side by side is 12 by 8 inches with a 2-inch mat border. A single-insert-only CD display frame can be as small as 8 by 8 inches. A 3x3 grid of nine CD inserts fits in about 20 by 20 inches.

Can you make a compact disc frame for promo CDs and album art?

The same CD frame works for promo CDs, gold and platinum-style award discs, and standard album art. The mat opening is cut to fit the 120mm disc and the 4.72-inch insert. Shadow box depth keeps the compact disc surface from touching the acrylic.