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Box Blanks vs Shotomatic

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Box Blanks compared with Shotomatic
DetailBox Blanks logo Box BlanksShotomatic logo Shotomatic
What it doesFree parametric packaging dieline generator for FEFCO and ECMA box styles Turn clicks into step-by-step guides
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Pricing modelFree Freemium
PricingNot given Free: up to 5 captured steps per session, unlimited saved guides and documents, basic editing and export tools. Pro Lifetime (1 Mac): $39 one-time. Pro Lifetime (3 Macs): $109 one-time. Pro Subscription (3 Macs): $12/month or $72/year.
Key features
  • Live 2D preview and 3D fold visualization
  • Real-time dimension updates
  • Three dimension entry options (inside, outside, crease-to-crease)
  • 244 FEFCO corrugated box codes
  • 206 ECMA folding carton codes
  • Plate-checked badge system for template accuracy
  • Adjustable parameters for board caliper, slot widths and corner clearances
  • Action Capture: save target state before each accepted click and create editable step-by-step guides
  • Timed screenshot capture with configurable intervals
  • Keypress automation to simulate keystrokes between shots
  • Website batch capture for multiple URLs at once
  • Export formats: PDF, PNG, JPG, WebP, ZIP, and MP4
  • Editing tools: text, shapes, lines, arrows, framing, and Action Focus
  • Multi-page document capture for books, comics, and webcomics
  • Capture entire screen, specific window, or custom area
  • Timelapse video creation from screenshot sessions
  • Offline operation: all captures stay on Mac unless shared
What makes it different
  • Parametric generation redraws correctly when dimensions change, not stretching a picture
  • No signup required and no per-download charges
  • Browser-based with no uploads or stored files
  • Files suitable for commercial manufacturing
  • Click-driven guide creation: Action Capture turns completed tasks into ordered, editable step-by-step guides automatically
  • Hands-free automation: timed capture workflows let users complete tasks without manual screenshot intervention
  • Local privacy: all captures remain on the user's Mac and work entirely offline
  • One-pass workflow: capture, review, and export in one unified application
  • Flexible export: multiple formats including PDF, PNG, JPG, WebP, ZIP, and MP4 video
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)3 +1 (up) since last check23 −1 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)07
Citation Flow (Majestic)1534
Referring domains (Majestic)19129

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