Adobe Illustrator Plug-in: Dielines and 3D Mockups

Overview

The Adobe Illustrator plug-in by Die Cut Templates brings production-ready dielines and 3D mockup capabilities directly into the Adobe Illustrator workspace. This tool allows designers to browse over 37,000 templates, design packaging inside and out, place dielines at true size, and generate photorealistic 3D mockups—all without leaving Illustrator.

Benefits

This plug-in offers several key advantages for designers and packaging professionals. First, it provides access to a massive library of more than 37,000 production-ready dielines covering various categories. Users can drop any dieline onto the artboard at exact dimensions, ensuring that cut and crease layers remain intact. Designers can also work on both the outside and inside of packaging within the same document, which helps visualize both surfaces on the final 3D mockup. The tool allows for one-click generation of flat artwork into photorealistic 3D mockups. Users can render smooth 360-degree cinematic MP4 videos at up to 8K Ultra HD directly in the browser. Finished mockups can be exported as OBJ and GLB files for use in external software like Blender or Adobe Dimension. The interface includes a docked panel next to the canvas for easy access and a search function to browse every category and template. Recent updates have added a scrollbar to the floating panel when it exceeds screen height, ensuring all controls remain visible.

Use Cases

This plug-in is ideal for designers who need to create packaging quickly and accurately. It is useful for anyone working on product packaging who wants to visualize how their design will look on a real box or container. Designers can use the tool to create dielines for custom boxes, labels, and other packaging materials. The ability to generate 3D mockups makes it perfect for presentations to clients or for marketing materials. Users can export high-resolution videos to show off their designs in action. The plug-in works well for teams that use Adobe Illustrator as their primary design tool and want to streamline their workflow without switching applications.

Pricing

A Die Cut Templates account is required to sign in and access features. A subscription is needed to unlock full downloads and 3D mockups. Specific pricing details are not listed in the available information.

Vibes

The plug-in has been published by Die Cut Templates on Adobe Exchange. It is designed to be a reliable tool for professional designers. The company, BoxesNBoxes Limited UK, is based in London and has been operating since 2010. The tool is well-received for its ability to integrate seamlessly into the Illustrator workflow and provide high-quality assets.

Additional Information

The plug-in is compatible with Adobe Illustrator Version 2021 (25.0) or newer. It works on both macOS and Windows operating systems. Installation is handled automatically through the Adobe Creative Cloud desktop app. Users must sign in with their Die Cut Templates account to access the full catalog. The company is registered with company number 11001445 and is located at 167-169 Great Portland Street, 5th Floor, London, W1W 5PF, UK.