Making a realistic cardboard box mockup is super easy with Pacdora!
Looking for an easy way to make a real-deal cardboard box packaging design? Pacdora makes it quick and easy! Just pick from our variety of styles, including shipping, mailer, pizza, and gable boxes. Easily add your logos, tweak colors, and adjust sizes for a perfect fit. Quickly download your packaging design as PNG/JPGs, MP4 videos, or printable dieline files. Give it a try now!
How to create a cardboard mockup?
Pick the ideal box mockup
Pick your preferred cardboard mockup from our extensive library, or use the search bar to quickly find the perfect box.
Upload images and customize
Upload your image, and customize the size, color or background until everything is polished.
Download your box mockup
Download your cardboard box design as a dieline file, PNG/JPG image, or MP4 video, whichever suits your needs best.
Things to look out for in a cardboard box mockup
Box style that balances function and flair
Match your cardboard box style to the product it’s meant to hold. Mailer boxes are sturdy and self-locking, perfect for a smooth unboxing experience, especially for online retail items.
Gift boxes have a more polished and elegant look, ideal for luxury or special items, while shipping boxes offer strength and durability for packaging and delivering large or bulky products.
Material that enhances the look and feel
Your material choice defines how your box design looks, feels, and functions. Go with kraft if you want a material that’s strong and natural, great for eco-friendly packaging.
White cardboard is ideal if you're aiming for a neat, modern look that feels more premium. But if you're packaging fragile or heavier items, flute adds strength and impact resistance.
Custom sizes and shapes for style and fit
Cardboard boxes aren't one-size-fits-all; they come in different shapes and sizes. A 10 × 7 × 1.5 inches rectangular box is versatile and space-efficient, ideal for books and electronics.
A 2.4 × 2.4 × 2.4 inches square box is compact and gives off a gift-like, premium look, great for cosmetics. A 8.5 × 8.5 × 1.75 inches flat box is go-to choices for pizza and apparel. Tailor your box for a snug fit!
Design and color that make your box shine
To truly own your cardboard box design, apply your brand’s primary color as the base. Add your logo on the front or sides or as a subtle watermark across the background.
Incorporating brand icons, floral patterns, or seasonal designs can also give it a distinctive touch. For text, use large, bold fonts and keep things neat for a minimal look. You can design every part of the box.
Box style that balances function and flair
Match your cardboard box style to the product it’s meant to hold. Mailer boxes are sturdy and self-locking, perfect for a smooth unboxing experience, especially for online retail items.
Gift boxes have a more polished and elegant look, ideal for luxury or special items, while shipping boxes offer strength and durability for packaging and delivering large or bulky products.
Material that enhances the look and feel
Your material choice defines how your box design looks, feels, and functions. Go with kraft if you want a material that’s strong and natural, great for eco-friendly packaging.
White cardboard is ideal if you're aiming for a neat, modern look that feels more premium. But if you're packaging fragile or heavier items, flute adds strength and impact resistance.
Custom sizes and shapes for style and fit
Cardboard boxes aren't one-size-fits-all; they come in different shapes and sizes. A 10 × 7 × 1.5 inches rectangular box is versatile and space-efficient, ideal for books and electronics.
A 2.4 × 2.4 × 2.4 inches square box is compact and gives off a gift-like, premium look, great for cosmetics. A 8.5 × 8.5 × 1.75 inches flat box is go-to choices for pizza and apparel. Tailor your box for a snug fit!
Design and color that make your box shine
To truly own your cardboard box design, apply your brand’s primary color as the base. Add your logo on the front or sides or as a subtle watermark across the background.
Incorporating brand icons, floral patterns, or seasonal designs can also give it a distinctive touch. For text, use large, bold fonts and keep things neat for a minimal look. You can design every part of the box.
Our customers love Pacdora’s mockups
Thousands before you have designed realistic mockups with Pacdora and loved it.
Pran Sriv
Great mock-ups and literally thousands of packaging designs to choose from. The 3d mock-up is so good, helps bring clarity to the client as well as the designers. Great product for packaging design professionals.
cosmiccorner
Move over, complicated design software! Pacdora is the superhero of packaging mockups. Creating 3D magic for my products is as easy as pie – no PhD in design required. It’s like the software looked at the clock and said, ‘Time to save users from design nightmares!’ It’s so user-friendly, even my coffee mug wants to try its hand at packaging design.
FAQ
Why do I need a cardboard box packaging mockup?
You need a cardboard box packaging mockup to help you design a realistic representation of your product packaging. It lets you see how your design will look on the actual box and how well everything fits. Plus, you can easily check and spot any issues or design flaws before the actual printing. In short, it ensures your cardboard design looks good and reflects your brand’s style.
Is it difficult to create a cardboard box mockup?
Not at all! Making a cardboard box mockup on Pacdora is simple and fast with these steps:
- Select the right cardboard box mockup from our library.
- Upload your design image, customize the size according to your needs, and add your branding while previewing in real time.
- Download your cardboard box design as a PNG/JPG image, video, or dieline file for direct printing. Designing is that easy and fun with Pacdora!
What format should I export my design in?
Sure! Here's the corrected version: It really depends on what works best for you and your client. Pacdora supports exporting:
- Images: JPG/PNG (2K and 4K), ideal for social media posts.
- Videos: MP4/MOV, for interactive engaging and client presentations.
- Dieline files, for actual printing.
- Shareable links, for easy team collaboration.
Choose the format that meets your project needs.
Can I create a cardboard box mockup without Photoshop?
Absolutely! You don’t need Photoshop to create a cardboard box mockup on our platform. It’s available online, user-friendly, and features a wide range of pre-made mockups. All you need is your browser—you can do everything from uploading your image to customizing and downloading it in your preferred format.
Can I make a cardboard box mockup for free?
Sure! Pacdora offers free features to help you test your design skills and create an amazing cardboard box mockup. You can also subscribe to our premium services to access more advanced features. Visit our pricing to learn more.
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