iC3D

iC3D is a 3D packaging design and visualization software used by packaging designers and marketers to create, manipulate, and render photorealistic representations of packaging concepts. It supports creating 3D models of cartons, boxes, tubes, bottles, and point-of-sale displays from 2D dielines, with real-time previews and high-quality renders. The software aims to streamline packaging workflows by allowing rapid iteration of artwork, structure, and materials.

Core capabilities include importing dielines (PDF or AI) and constructing 3D packaging from templates or custom shapes, applying materials and textures (paper, foil, plastic), and controlling lighting and cameras for realistic renders. iC3D provides built-in libraries of materials and templates, supports 360-degree views or animations, and can export high-resolution images or image sequences for proofs and presentations. It also accommodates brand coloring, embossing/debossing effects, and texture mapping, with features for generating 2D dielines or flat-pattern layouts from 3D models.

iC3D is used across packaging design, branding, and prepress workflows to facilitate design reviews, client approvals, and production-ready visuals. It competes with other 3D packaging tools by emphasizing speed of setup and intuitive workflows, and it integrates with standard design environments to support collaboration between designers, printers, and marketers.