A digipak is a type of paperboard or card stock packaging that holds CDs or DVDs, commonly used as an alternative to jewel cases by major record companies. It consists of a foldable paper or cardboard outer binding with an attached inner plastic tray that can hold a disc. While other companies make similar packagings, the term "digipak" is often used generically to refer to this book-style packaging format that was among the first alternatives to traditional jewel cases.
2. What is a Digipak?
Digipaks typically consist of a gatefold (book-
style) paperboard or card stock outer binding,
with one or more plastic trays capable of holding
a CD or DVD attached to the inside.
Since Digipaks were among the first alternatives
to jewel cases to be used by major record
companies.
Because there is no other common name for
Digipak-style packaging made by other
companies, the term digipak or Digi-Pak is often
used generically, even when the media holder is a
hub or "Soft Spot rather than a full plastic tray.