Blog — Page 6

Packaging guides, trends, and tips from the Packaging Vista team. — Page 6 of 12

June 20, 2026

Standard Box Sizes: A Reference for Common Packaging

A standard box sizes chart - common plain cardboard, mailer, shipping, rigid, and folding-carton dimensions by product type (L x W x H), plus how boxes are measured and why a custom size usually beats stock.

June 20, 2026

Mailer Box Sizes: Choosing the Right Dimensions for Shipping

The right mailer size protects your product, keeps shipping cheap, and makes a clean unboxing. This guide covers common mailer dimensions and how to pick the size that fits your product.

June 20, 2026

Cake Box Sizes: A Guide for Bakeries

Cake boxes follow fairly standard sizes tied to cake diameters and tiers. This guide covers common cake box dimensions, when to size up for tall cakes, and how to keep the cake secure.

June 20, 2026

Dimensional Weight: How Box Size Drives Shipping Cost

Carriers often charge by box size, not just weight. This guide explains dimensional weight, how it's calculated, and how right-sizing your packaging can cut your shipping bill.

June 20, 2026

How to Measure Your Product for the Perfect Custom Box

Getting the size right means a snug fit, less damage, and lower shipping cost. This guide shows how to measure length, width, and height, the inner-vs-outer dimension rule, and how much clearance to allow.

June 20, 2026

Free Dieline Templates: Box Dieline Guide & Specs

A free dieline templates resource - the cut, fold and bleed line legend, print-ready template specs, and the dieline behind each box style, plus a free custom dieline.

June 20, 2026

Bleed & Safe Zone: Setting Up Print-Ready Box Artwork

Bleed and safe zones are why your box prints clean, with no white edges or cut-off text. This guide explains both, how much bleed to allow, and how to lay artwork out correctly.

June 20, 2026

CMYK vs. Pantone: Getting Brand Colors Right in Print

Your screen and the press see color differently. This guide explains CMYK and Pantone, when to use each, and how to keep your brand color consistent across every box you print.

June 20, 2026

Vector vs. Raster: Which File Format for Packaging?

Send the wrong file type and your box prints blurry. This guide explains vector vs. raster artwork, which to use for logos and images, and the resolution your files need.

June 20, 2026

Packaging Artwork & Dielines: How to Set Up Print-Ready Files

A dieline is the blueprint your packaging is printed from. This guide explains dielines, bleed and safe zones, vector vs. raster, CMYK and Pantone color, and exactly what files to send — in plain English.

June 20, 2026

Foam vs. Paperboard Inserts: Which Protects Better?

Foam and paperboard inserts both hold a product in place, but they protect, present, and recycle very differently. This guide compares them so you can pick the right one for your product.

June 20, 2026

Protective Packaging for Fragile Products: A Practical Guide

Shipping fragile products means designing against drops, vibration, and crushing. This guide covers inserts, cushioning, corrugated strength, and box design that gets delicate items there intact.