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Design the artwork directly on the real dieline

You see your design where it will ultimately sit. Text, images and shapes lie on the panels of the pack, and the app immediately shows when something is too close to an edge or crease.

Tools as in a graphics program

You work with layers, text, shapes, the pen tool and the eyedropper. You can link images or embed them in the project. Text works in several writing systems, including right-to-left scripts and Chinese, Japanese and Korean characters.

Colours and finishes for print

Colours are set as CMYK, spot or brand colours, including gradients. Finishes such as spot varnish, hot foil and embossing are kept as their own separations. That way the printer can tell colour from finish.

Check notes as you design

Checks run on the real dieline as you work. They look at the safety margin, bleed, glue flap, creases, image resolution and colour. Each note names the affected spot and explains what to do.

At a glance

Layers, text, shapes, pen tool and eyedropper
CMYK, spot and brand colours, including gradients
Finishes: spot varnish, hot foil and embossing
Link images or embed them in the project

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to create my design in JetDieline?

No. You can design the artwork in the app, or export the dieline and carry on in Illustrator, Affinity or Inkscape.

Are the colours on screen accurate?

No. The on-screen display is not colour-accurate. For reliable colours you need a proof or a press proof from your printer.

What you should know

JetDieline supports you with construction, design and checks. It does not replace approval by your printer or a built sample. On-screen and 3D displays are not colour-accurate.