Custom packaging dieline generator with real-time 3D folding simulation and production-ready exports
A native Mac editor for text, CSVs, and data files
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Pricing model
Freemium
Freemium
Pricing
Free tier with 5 export credits on signup. Single export $5.99. Designer 3-Pack $4.00 per export. Pro Unlimited $19.99/mo for unlimited exports.
Caxton Free (free forever); Caxton Pro monthly at $9.99 USD, annual at $99.99 USD, or lifetime at $179.99 USD. Team pricing starts at $79 to $99.99 USD per seat per year.
Key features
Real-time 3D folding simulation with 60 FPS WebGL
Automatic caliper clearance compensation at 1.5x material thickness
Export to PDF, DXF (AutoCAD R12), and SVG with layer separation
Six box styles with 66 preset sizes
Integrated artwork, barcode and QR code placement
PDF preflight checker for print-readiness validation
Mockup video generator for MP4 exports
Zünd and Kongsberg CNC cutter compatibility
AI-powered artwork layout from brief description
Custom board thickness and material selection
Text editing with memory-mapped files for large documents
CSV and TSV table editing with column transforms
Column transformations and data type preservation
CSV validation with structural and data rules
File comparison without copying data
Extract matches and columns to new documents
Local processing with no cloud uploads or telemetry
What makes it different
Automatic caliper allowance math ensures friction-free folding with zero binding
Production-ready files with verified mathematical geometry following ISO prepress standards
Real-time 3D folding proof to catch design issues before production
Significantly more affordable than legacy desktop CAD or Creative Cloud subscriptions
Opens files directly from disk without importing or uploading, preserving data exactly as stored
Combines text editor, CSV table editor, and log viewer in one native Mac application
Handles multi-gigabyte files with consistent performance and one-millisecond keystroke latency
Preserves leading zeros, long IDs, and data types exactly as stored in the file
All files stay local to your Mac with no cloud processing, telemetry, or vendor lock-in
DielineKit
Caxton