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Packaging Workbench

Ch 136.5of 27 Packaging Design Software
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Mac, Windows
  2. 2CostsNot stated by the maker
  3. 3Dieline editorYes
2 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: github.com
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Overview

Packaging Workbench is ranked #13 of 27 in packaging design software on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows.

Compared on packaging design software

Free plan
Yesgithub.com
Dieline editor
Yesgithub.com

Facts

Product
Packaging is a FreeCAD 1.0+ workbench for parametric cardboard box design to FEFCO standards.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Dielines
It generates flat 2D dielines with separate Cut, Crease, and Perforation layers.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
DXF export
Dielines can be exported to DXF through FreeCAD.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Box types
The workbench supports FEFCO 0201, 0301, and 0713 box types.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Parametric editing
Changing dimensions such as Length, Width, Height, or Thickness regenerates the box.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
3D geometry
The workbench creates parametric 3D geometry with flaps opened at 90 degrees.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Dependencies
The project says it uses only FreeCAD core modules and has no external dependencies.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Platforms
The README gives manual installation locations for Windows, Linux, and macOS.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Installation
Installation is described as downloading or cloning the repository and placing it in FreeCAD's Mod directory; Addon Manager installation is described as planned once published.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
License
The repository is licensed under LGPL-2.1-or-later.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Intended users
The README describes the workbench as an open-source alternative to commercial packaging CAD software.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Support
The repository invites pull requests and describes contribution conventions; it does not specify a customer support channel.github.com · 4 Oct 2026

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