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OverviewWhat is a 3D box designer or packaging simulator?
A 3D box designer lets you preview how flat packaging artwork and structural choices look on a three-dimensional carton or mailer. A packaging simulator applies realistic lighting and materials so stakeholders can review proportions, openings, and branding before print.
Getting startedIs 3D Box Studio a free 3D box maker?
Yes. 3D Box Studio is a free 3D box maker and design tool that runs entirely in your browser. There is no paywall for dimensions, materials, openings, per-face artwork, HDRI lighting, PNG export, or JSON import/export. Your work can be saved locally without creating an account.
OverviewWhat is 3D box simulation used for?
3D box simulation helps packaging designers, brand teams, and printers validate scale, graphic placement, and opening behavior before committing to plates or physical samples. It is ideal for client presentations, e-commerce mockups, and internal design reviews—not for engineering production die-lines.
vs CAD toolsIs this a substitute for Esko, ArtiosCAD, or dedicated packaging CAD?
No. Those platforms engineer production die-lines. This 3D packaging simulator helps you communicate look and feel, camera angles, and rough scale early. Export is a viewport PNG, not a print plate.
vs CAD toolsHow is a 3D box design maker different from a mockup template site?
Template libraries give you fixed box shapes with uploaded artwork. A 3D box design maker like 3D Box Studio lets you adjust width, height, depth, materials, lid and flap openings, and per-face graphics in one interactive viewport—better for custom carton sizes and structural previews.
TechnicalDoes the 3D box simulator work on mobile?
The studio is built for desktop browsers with WebGL. Phones may run it, but the control density is optimized for keyboard and mouse users.
Privacy & dataWhere is my data stored?
Optional local browser storage keeps your fields and encoded images on-device. There is no account-backed cloud sync in this open tool.
TechnicalWill on-screen colors match my print run?
Screen previews are RGB and depend on your display calibration. This tool is for structural and graphic composition—not ink drawdowns or press proofs. Always validate color with your printer's proofing process.
Export & filesCan I export or import my 3D box design as JSON?
Yes. In the studio you can download a v1 JSON file that contains dimensions, materials, openings, viewport options, per-face rotations, and images as base64. Import that file on another machine or browser to restore the same preview. This is separate from automatic localStorage save.
Export & filesWhat file formats can I export?
You can export a PNG snapshot of the 3D viewport for presentations and marketing, record a short MP4 video of the viewport, and save or share your full setup as a JSON file. There is no DXF, PDF die-line, or GLB export—the focus is fast visual preview.
OverviewWhat box types can I design?
3D Box Studio supports folding cartons and mailer-style boxes with configurable lid and flap openings. You can set custom dimensions in millimeters, centimeters, or inches and apply artwork to each face independently.
Getting startedWho is 3D Box Studio for?
Graphic designers, packaging freelancers, brand managers, and print shops who need a quick 3D box preview without installing CAD software. It complements—not replaces—structural engineering tools when you need production-ready die-lines.
Still have questions? Read our packaging guides or open a GitHub issue.