Covers are parts of an album's packaging, be it a CD or DVD, which were initially created to protect the discs against scratches or other types of damages.
Nowadays, audio and video albums feature attractive covers which display logos, summaries or contents, but can also act as an advertisements therefore great attention should be rendered when designing them.
Software applications that assist users into creating album covers will help them customize built-in templates and layouts according to their necessities.
Additionally, these utilities will also enable users to adjust the lighting, shadows and frames to emphasize the design.