Boxshot 4

Boxshot 4 is a packaging mockup application from Appsforlife that lets designers build realistic 3D renders of boxes, bottles and other packaging. It is aimed at designers and print shops who need to show a design on a finished-looking pack before production.

What Boxshot 4 offers

• Dieline conversion — turns flat dielines into 3D models.
• Built-in raytracing — renders the packaging with a raytracing engine.
• File loading — opens PSD files directly as artwork.
• Scripting and camera tools — automates repeated work and lets users position the view.
• WebGL export — authors and exports interactive 3D content for the web.

Who it works with

The maker describes its tools as used by designers and print shops in packaging and printing.

Key facts

• Maker: Appsforlife
• Origins: the company traces its history to 2005
• Sibling tools: Origami, a barcode generator, an Illustrator toolbox, Imposition Wizard and Ticket Wizard
• Licensing: sold without a mandatory subscription