Packmage CAD

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What Packmage CAD is

Packmage CAD is packaging design software for structural engineers and packaging designers, with a Windows desktop version and a browser option. Its desktop template library lists more than 800 folding carton, tray, lid-and-base, and other box types. Users can adjust dimensions such as length, width, and height, as well as paper thickness, and preview structures in 3D, including a self-drawn diagram. For layout work, the software searches for a collation scheme within a limited size and can support special paper cutting and usage reporting. The browser version describes generating a structure chart from box dimensions and paper thickness and producing 3D renderings from a printing plan. Its page identifies Chrome, lists more than 1,000 templates, and describes multi-terminal cooperation. The desktop installer is Windows-only and requires DirectX 10 or above; Chrome browser use is identified as the Mac option. Trial use has no term limit, but some box types restrict file export. Paid plans include a selected box type for $50 a year and a full license for $360 a year.

Who it suits

Packmage CAD suits packaging designers and structural engineers who need parametric box design and 3D proofing. The browser option may also suit Mac users, while desktop installation is limited to Windows.

What it does well

More than 800 box types in the desktop template library
Adjusts box dimensions and paper thickness
Turns self-drawn structures into 3D views
Trial use has no term limit

What to know first

Windows desktop installer requires DirectX 10 or above
Some trial box types do not allow file export
No free plan

Limits

The Trial Free plan costs nothing. Some box types are unrestricted, while others allow design and 3D preview but restrict file export. The Yearly One Template plan covers one selected box type for one year.

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
Trial Free	Some box types are unrestricted; some allow design and 3D preview but not file export	Free
Yearly Full License	US$360/year · All current box types and types added in the next year; one-year validity	$360 a year
Monthly Full License	US$39/30 Days · All current box types and types added during the period; 30-day validity	$3,930 a month
Yearly One Template	US$50/year/each · One selected box type; usable for one year	$50 a year

As packmage.com lists them, read 3 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

Open the Packmage CAD website
Use Chrome for the browser version or download the Windows installer
Enter box dimensions and paper thickness, or choose a template
Create or edit the structure with the dieline tools
Preview the design in 3D
Start the trial or select a paid license

Verdict

Packmage CAD combines box templates, structural editing, and 3D proofing, with desktop and browser options. Check the trial’s export limits and the license terms for the box types needed.

Questions

Does Packmage CAD have a free plan?

There is no free plan, but the Trial Free plan costs nothing and has no term limit.

Which platforms does Packmage CAD support?

It supports web and Windows. Chrome is identified for browser use, including the Mac option, while the desktop installer requires Windows and DirectX 10 or above.

What paid plans are available?

Yearly One Template costs $50 a year for one selected box type. Yearly Full License costs $360 a year, and Monthly Full License costs $3,930 a month.

Can Packmage CAD export files during the trial?

Export access depends on the box type. Some types are unrestricted, while some allow design and 3D preview without file export.

Does it support online collaboration or website integration?

Packmage CAD includes cloud collaboration. Packmage also offers a separate CAD Editor API for integrating online packaging design into a website.

How can users contact support?

Packmage lists email and phone support from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, GMT+08:00.

Facts from Packmage CAD's own pages

3D proofing: The product includes 3D virtual proofing and can turn a self-drawn structure diagram into 3D. · packmage.com, 3 Oct 2026
Browser requirement: The browser page identifies Chrome and advertises more than 1,000 box templates and multi-terminal cooperation. · packmage.com, 3 Oct 2026
Browser version: The browser page describes inputting box dimensions and paper thickness to generate a structure chart and says it generates 3D renderings from a printing plan. · packmage.com, 3 Oct 2026
Collage operations: The software searches for a collation scheme within a limited size and can perform special paper cutting and usage reporting. · packmage.com, 3 Oct 2026
Company history: The company profile says Packmage Technology was formally established in Hong Kong in January 2005 for ERP research and development in the printing industry. · packmage.com, 3 Oct 2026
Founded: 2005 · packmage.com, 28 Sept 2026
Free-use limits: Trials have no term limit, but some box types restrict file export and some box types can be used without restriction. · packmage.com, 3 Oct 2026
Headquarters: Hong Kong · packmage.com, 28 Sept 2026
Integration: Packmage offers a separate CAD Editor API that can be integrated into a website so users can design packaging online. · packmage.com, 3 Oct 2026
Operating system requirements: The downloadable desktop installer is for Windows only and requires DirectX 10 or above; a Mac option is identified as Chrome browser use. · packmage.com, 3 Oct 2026
Parametric design: Users can modify length, width, height, paper thickness, and other parts of a structure. · packmage.com, 3 Oct 2026
Payment methods: The authorization page lists Alipay, PayPal, or bank transfer as payment methods. · packmage.com, 3 Oct 2026
Purpose: Packmage CAD is Windows packaging design software for professional structural engineers and packaging designers. · packmage.com, 3 Oct 2026
Security and compliance: The maker's opened product, download, pricing, and company pages did not state a security certification or compliance standard. · packmage.com, 3 Oct 2026
Support: The maker lists support by email and phone from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday (GMT+08:00). · packmage.com, 3 Oct 2026
Template library: The product page lists more than 800 folding carton, tray folding carton, lid and base, and other box types. · packmage.com, 3 Oct 2026

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