Lightscribe - Making One's Own Mono Images & *.ls Formatting

[gl556tr]

This is still a brilliant idea for putting text and mono images on to optical media. After all, one pays for neither toner nor labels.

Unfortunately, the original selection of images is limiting. I would like to create my own, with a fixed space for text - as a template or two. But, firstly, I cannot afford PhotoShop and, secondly, know not how to create an image with LS's format. I could by-pass PS and simply re-format a mono image for LS.
Anybody have ideas in this regard? All will be gratefully received!
Thank you.

[Buenchico]

I know nothing about Lightscribe but this suggests that you simply need to save your artwork (which you've designed in any suitable application) in .bmp, .tif or .jpg format. Then select the file as a background within the Lightscribe software (which, I assume, automatically converts it to .ls format):
https://support.hp.com/gb-en/document/c00208298
[See 'Use your own text, photos, or designs']

While Gimp is every bit as good as Photoshop (and free), just like Photoshop it's got an incredibly steep learning curve and probably far too complicated for what you're seeking to do. I suggest giving the free version of Disketch a go, as it's specifically designed for creating disc labels:
http://www.nchsoftware.com/cdlabeler/index.html
(Do NOT click on the big red 'Download Now' box. Instead, click on the link underneath 'Get it Free').

Once you've created your masterpiece in Disketch, DON'T use the 'Save' option, as that creates a file in the .deproj format. Instead, use the 'Export' option to select the .jpg format. Then import that file as a background into Lightscribe.

[gl556tr]

B: Great info.

I wasn't aware that LS converts certain formats. Disketch is most interesting.

I will put this all to the test over the next few days.
Splendid.