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Templatemaker builds a custom-size box net and gives you SVG, DXF or PDF for free

Enter the dimensions, choose the file format and get a useful starting structure for paper craft, mockups and packaging tests—with no account.

By Sam 31 August 2026
Folded paper gift box on its measured dieline.
AI-generated editorial concept, not documentary evidence.

Use it for the first physical test

Choose a box type, enter the dimensions and download a PDF for a quick print-and-fold test or SVG/DXF for editing and cutting.

The fastest useful result is an unprinted prototype that proves the object fits and the opening makes sense.

Add artwork only after folding

Mark the front, back, top and glue areas on the plain model. Then open the vector file and build the artwork around the real panel order.

Keep important copy away from folds and tabs until a supplier provides production tolerances.

A generated net is not production approval

Material thickness, grain, machinery and product weight can change the final structure. The site also restricts redistributing its generated files even though commercial packaging use is allowed.

My take: brilliant for prototypes and conversations. Ask the converter for the final production dieline.

Useful resource

Make a custom box template ↗

Start with a simple box, enter finished internal dimensions and build a plain-paper prototype before adding artwork.

Open resource

Sources

  1. 1.Templatemaker ↗
  2. 2.Gift box template ↗
  3. 3.Shallow box template ↗
  4. 4.Envelope template ↗

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