What is Boxshot?
Boxshot is a dedicated 3D packaging design application used to create photorealistic renderings and animations for product packaging. It simplifies the packaging design process with an intuitive drag and drop interface to import box templates, add graphics, adjust lighting, and apply materials.
Key features include:
- 700+ ready-made box templates for customization
- 1000+ material presets like cardboard, metal, glass, plastic, etc.
- Image based lighting and HDR environment maps
- Custom graphic placement and wrap around branding
- Barcode generator
- Optimization for both still imagery and animations
Compared to more complex 3D suites, Boxshot makes packaging mockups accessible for marketing teams without extensive 3D expertise. Its sole focus on packaging helps streamline branding design and prototyping. Teams can collaborate by saving design templates and assets. The generated mockups can be used across websites, mobile apps, presentations, flyers, and more to visualize products.
With an affordable subscription model based on usage, Boxshot is cost-effective for companies that want high quality packaging renderings without hiring a professional 3D artist. It balances both ease-of-use and flexibility for rapid packaging ideation. Various exporting and integration options allow the mockups to be utilized for proofs, engineering drawings, marketing assets, ecommerce sites, and augmented reality previews.