Online brands ordering their first boxes
See your logo on a box in your size before you pay for a minimum order.
- Your product size, not a stock photo
- Kraft or white on the same box
- A dieline to send for a quote
Mailer box mockup
A 3D mockup of a mailer box, the one-piece corrugated box with a tuck-front lid that online brands ship in. Type in your own size, pick kraft or white board and place your artwork outside and inside.
Customize in the 3D editor
In the editor you can
- Change length, width and height to fit your product
- Print the outside and the inside, panel by panel
- Export images up to 4K and the dieline for your printer
- Box
- Mailer boxFEFCO 0427
- Inside size, mm · editable
- 203 × 152 × 768 × 6 × 3 in
- Material
- E-flute boardKraft
- Print sides
- Outside, Inside19 panels, 22 creases
- Flat size
- 537 × 536 mmDieline, starting size
- Render
- Up to 4KJPG or PNG
Sizes are inside dimensions. The mockup shows the board color and your artwork; print color, coatings and foil are confirmed on a printed sample.
Wiki
Mailer box
A mailer box is a one-piece corrugated box that folds up without glue or tape. The lid is hinged on the back wall and tucks in at the front, which is why it is also called a roll-end tuck-front box. In the FEFCO code of box styles it is style 0427.
How it is built
One sheet makes the whole box: a base, double side walls that roll over and lock into slots in the base, and a lid with a front flap and two side flaps. Our model has 19 panels and 22 crease lines. Because the walls are double, the box is stiffer than its board suggests.
Sizes and board
Mailer boxes are sold by inside size. This one starts at 203 × 152 × 76 mm (8 × 6 × 3 in), and at that size the flat sheet measures 537 × 536 mm. It is usually cut from E-flute board, about 1.5 mm thick, or B-flute, about 3 mm, in kraft or with a white outer face.
Printing
The lid, the front and the sides carry the brand on the outside. Many brands also print the inside of the lid, because it is the first thing a customer sees when the box opens. Each printed side is a separate pass at the printer, so inside printing adds cost.
Mailer box sizes
Start from a size that is already sold, or type your own. The first number is the length along the front, the second the width from front to back, the third the height.
| Size | Inside, in millimetres | What it suits |
|---|---|---|
| 8 × 6 × 3 in | 203 × 152 × 76 mm | The size this mockup starts at. Cosmetics, candles, small gift sets |
| 10 × 8 × 4 in | 254 × 203 × 102 mm | Folded clothing, subscription kits |
| 12 × 9 × 2 in | 305 × 229 × 51 mm | Shirts, prints and other flat items |
| 14 × 10 × 4 in | 356 × 254 × 102 mm | Larger apparel, bundles |
These are standard sizes listed by custom box makers, all inside dimensions. Makers quote a tolerance of about 3 mm (1/8 in), so leave a little room around the product.
Who makes a mailer box mockup
Three kinds of people open this box, and each wants something different from it.
Designers presenting an unboxing
Show the client the closed box, the open lid and the inside print from one file.
- Any angle, not one fixed shot
- Inside and outside artwork
- Images up to 4K for the deck
Subscription box teams
Change the artwork every month and keep the same box.
- Save the box as a project
- Swap artwork, keep the size
- Transparent PNG for the store
From mailer box mockup to printed box
Set your size
Measure your product, add room for padding and type the inside length, width and height. The editor accepts 180–500 × 120–350 × 35–140 mm and shows the outside dimensions once you apply the size. Height can be up to 55% of the width.
Place your artwork on the dieline
Click Upload artwork and drop your design on the flat sheet. Cut lines and crease lines are drawn on it, so you can see which panel becomes the lid, the front and the sides, outside or inside.
Fold it shut in 3D
Drag the Fold slider from Flat to Closed and watch the same sheet become the box. Stop at Open to check the inside of the lid.
Export the image and the dieline
Render a JPG or PNG up to 4K for your store or your client. Export the dieline as a PDF or SVG at full size, with cut lines, crease lines and your artwork in place, and send it to your packaging supplier. Ask them to check it against their own board and machines and to make a sample before the full run: board thickness, tolerances and glue areas differ from one factory to the next.
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Every box opens in the same live 3D editor.
What you can export from this mailer box mockup
Three kinds of file come out of the same project. The picture is for showing the box; the dieline is for making it.
| File | Format | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| Image | JPG or PNG, 2K or 4K | Store pages, pitch decks, social posts |
| Cut-out | PNG with a transparent background | Your own layouts and product photos |
| Dieline | PDF or SVG at full size, 537 × 536 mm at the starting size | Your printer or box maker: cut lines, crease lines and your artwork in place |
The dieline is drawn from the size and board you set. It is a starting file for your printer, who will check it against their own board, machines and glue areas and make a sample before a full run.
Mailer box mockup FAQ
Short answers about sizes, materials and files.
What size is a mailer box?
There is no single size. Custom box makers list standard sizes from 6 × 4 × 3 in to 14 × 10 × 4 in. This mockup starts at 8 × 6 × 3 in (203 × 152 × 76 mm) and you can set any inside size within 180–500 × 120–350 × 35–140 mm. Height can be up to 55% of the width.
How do I make a mailer box mockup?
Set the size, click Upload artwork and place your design on the dieline, then render the image. It runs in your browser, with nothing to install.
Can I print on the inside of the mailer box?
Yes. Switch the flat editor from Outside to Inside and place artwork on the inside of the lid or the base. Open the box in 3D to see it.
Can I get the mailer box dieline?
Yes. Export the dieline as a PDF or SVG at full size, with cut and crease lines and your artwork. Ask them to check it against their own board and machines and to make a sample before the full run: board thickness, tolerances and glue areas differ from one factory to the next.
Is the mailer box kraft or white?
Both. The Material panel has Kraft, White outside and White both sides, in E-flute or B-flute.
What is the difference between a mailer box and a shipping box?
A mailer box is one piece that folds up and tucks shut, and it is made to be opened by the customer. A shipping box is a glued carton sealed with tape, made to protect what is inside in transit. Many brands put one inside the other.
Do I need Photoshop to use this mailer box mockup?
No. The box is a 3D model that opens in your browser, and you export finished JPG or PNG images and the dieline. There's no PSD file to edit.
Is this mailer box mockup free?
Browsing the boxes and turning them in 3D is free. Log in with an email code or Google to upload artwork, save projects and render images. Exporting a rendered image or a dieline needs a free account; rendering and downloads are free right now.
