Free dieline template
A folding carton dieline is the flat outline of a paperboard product box, with four main panels, a glue flap, and tuck and dust flaps at the top and bottom. Enter your carton's length, width and depth below to download a straight tuck end template as a layered SVG.
Last updated November 12, 2026
Need a blank vector template for Adobe Illustrator or Canva right now? Select a standard box style below to download a print-ready SVG with cut lines, crease rules, and 3mm bleed in 1 click.
A folding carton is printed flat on paperboard, die-cut, glued along one seam and shipped flat. The dieline shows every panel in the order they wrap around the product.
Both use the same panels. The difference is which way the top and bottom flaps close, and that decides which panel shows a raw edge.
| Style | How it closes | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Straight tuck end (STE) | Top and bottom flaps tuck toward the same panel | A clean front face for cosmetics, supplements and retail shelves |
| Reverse tuck end (RTE) | Top and bottom flaps tuck toward opposite panels | Lower board use and fast hand packing |
| Auto-lock bottom | Bottom is pre-glued and snaps open | Heavier products and faster filling lines |
Add 3 mm bleed past every cut edge and keep text 3 to 5 mm inside folds. Leave the glue flap unprinted. Carton depth is the dimension that stands upright on shelf, so check which way your barcode and regulatory text read before you finalise.
The download is a starter template for laying out artwork. When you order, Cubit's structural team confirms the production dieline for your exact size and board before anything is printed.
A folding carton is thin paperboard, glued on one seam, and made to sit on a shelf around a product. A mailer box is corrugated board that folds without glue and is strong enough to ship on its own.
Most retail cartons use solid bleached sulfate (SBS) or kraft paperboard between about 16 and 24 point. Heavier products need thicker board, which slightly changes the fold allowances on the dieline.
Usually on the bottom or the lower back panel, on a flat area away from folds, with a clear quiet zone around it. Print it in a dark colour on a light background so scanners can read it.
Yes. Send your size with a quote request and Cubit's structural team supplies the production dieline for the closure style you choose.
