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Disketch
What Disketch is
Disketch creates labels and covers for CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs, including jewel case covers. Users can import photos or other artwork, choose a background color, and position text and images in layers. Text styles and formatting tools let users resize and align text. Disketch can also import track names from an audio CD in the computer’s disc drive. Finished designs can be printed on sticky labels or directly on printable discs; direct disc printing requires a disc printer. Designs can also be exported for a print shop. The desktop software is listed for Windows 7 to 11 and macOS 10.5 or above. Its free edition is restricted to non-commercial use, and a free trial is available. Paid options include a home-use license for $39.95+VAT* once, a commercial license for $49.99+VAT* once, and a commercial quarterly plan priced at $11.64 per month, billed $11.64 quarterly. The user guide says the software automatically recovers design projects after an interruption or crash.
Who it suits
Disketch suits people making disc labels or covers for home or commercial use. Those who need business use should choose an applicable paid commercial license rather than the non-commercial free edition.
What it does well
- Imports artwork or offers background colors.
- Imports track names from audio CDs.
- Exports designs for print shops.
- Recovers projects after interruption or crash.
What to know first
- The free edition is for non-commercial use only.
- Direct printing on discs requires a disc printer.
- Older purchasers may need to buy an upgrade.
- Optional support choices vary by purchase.
Limits
The free edition is for non-commercial use only. Direct disc printing requires a disc printer.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Disketch Disc Label Software Plus - Commercial License Quarterly Plan | $11.64 quarterly · Commercial license · ongoing use of professional features and upgrades · subscription continues until canceled | $11.64 a month |
| Disketch Disc Label Software Plus - Home use only | $39.95+VAT* · Home use only · unlimited use · non-business use | $39.95, paid once |
| Disketch Disc Label Software Plus - Commercial License | $49.99+VAT* · Commercial license · unlimited license for one user | $49.99, paid once |
As nchsoftware.com lists them, read 4 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit https://www.nchsoftware.com/cdlabeler/.
- Choose the free edition or a paid license; a free trial is also available.
- Install the desktop software on Windows 7 to 11 or macOS 10.5 or above.
- Import artwork or select a background color, then arrange text and images.
- Print on sticky labels or printable discs, or export files for a print shop.
Verdict
Disketch covers disc artwork creation, layout, and print export for Windows and Mac users. Check the license terms and printing setup that fit your use.
Questions
Is there a free version of Disketch?
Yes. The free edition is limited to non-commercial use, and a free trial is also available.
How much does Disketch cost?
The home-use license is $39.95+VAT* once, and the commercial license is $49.99+VAT* once. The quarterly commercial plan is $11.64 a month, billed $11.64 quarterly.
Which operating systems does it support?
The current product page lists Windows 7 to 11 and macOS 10.5 or above.
Can Disketch print directly onto a disc?
Yes, it can print onto printable discs, but direct disc printing requires a disc printer. It can also print on sticky labels or export files for a print shop.
Who makes Disketch?
Disketch is made by NCH Software, which says it was established in 1993 and is headquartered in Canberra, Australia, with a satellite office in Denver, Colorado.
What does the commercial license cover?
The one-time commercial license costs $49.99+VAT* and is an unlimited license for one user. The quarterly commercial plan provides ongoing use of professional features and upgrades and continues until canceled.
Facts from Disketch's own pages
- Artwork
- Users can import photos and artwork or choose a background color for disc labels and covers. · nchsoftware.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Free edition limit
- The free version is available for non-commercial use only. · nchsoftware.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Maker
- NCH Software says it was established in 1993 and is headquartered in Canberra, Australia, with a satellite office in Denver, Colorado. · nch.com.au, 4 Oct 2026
- Operating systems
- The current product page lists Windows 7 to 11 and macOS 10.5 or above. · nchsoftware.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Printing
- It can print on sticky labels or directly onto printable discs, and can export files for a print shop; direct disc printing requires a disc printer. · nchsoftware.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Project recovery
- The user guide says Disketch automatically recovers a design project after an interruption or crash. · help.nchsoftware.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Disketch creates CD, DVD, and Blu-ray disc labels and covers, including jewel case covers. · nchsoftware.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Security and privacy
- The user guide states that software data collection is subject to NCH's privacy statement, which allows automatic anonymized collection of usage statistics in limited circumstances. · help.nchsoftware.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- The purchase page offers optional email only support for one month, priority phone support for 12 months, or no personal technical support. · secure.nch.com.au, 4 Oct 2026
- Text and layout
- Users can move and layer text and images, choose text styles, and format, resize, and align text. · nchsoftware.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Track information
- Disketch can import track names directly from an audio CD in the computer's disc drive. · nchsoftware.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Upgrade limit
- The version page says users who purchased more than six months ago may need to purchase an upgrade to use the current version. · nchsoftware.com, 4 Oct 2026
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