Updated August 27, 2026
3D logo for print and packaging mockups
Print surfaces want a high-resolution still of the mark in a physical material, usually gold, brushed metal, or a dark chrome, on a transparent background. On 3DLogo.io that is a 4K transparent PNG on Pro (1024 px on Free), with gold and metal presets that render foil and emboss looks.
What a print mockup needs
| Requirement | What to do on 3DLogo.io |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 4096 px PNG on Pro for a 300-dpi mockup around 34 cm wide; 1024 px on Free is enough for a screen comp, not for print. |
| Material | Gold Clean or Rose Gold for foil, Brushed Steel or Gunmetal for an emboss, Piano Black plastic for a spot-varnish look. |
| Lighting | The studio environment with a soft bevel gives a clean rim highlight; avoid busy environments that reflect scenery onto the metal. |
| Background | Transparent PNG, placed on your packaging artwork in the layout tool. The render is a mockup layer, not the die-line. |
| A physical piece | For an award or a challenge coin, use the 3D coin generator and export STL for print or GLB for a render. |
Styles that suit this use
- Gold 3D logo: Foil and premium print.
- Brushed metal 3D logo: Emboss and nameplate looks.
- Gold 3D coin: An award or token, struck rather than printed.
How to make it on 3DLogo.io
- Open the editor and upload the mark as SVG for clean edges.
- Choose Gold Clean, Rose Gold, or Brushed Steel; keep depth low and bevel small for a foil look.
- Set the studio environment and a plain background.
- Export a transparent PNG at 4096 px on Pro.
- Place it on the artwork; the final foil or emboss is specified to the printer separately.
Conditions and limitations
The render is a visualisation; real foil, emboss, and spot varnish are print processes the printer executes from your vector artwork. Free exports stop at 1024 px and carry the 3dlogo.io mark.
Questions
- Can I export a vector of the 3D logo?
- No. The 3D render exports as PNG, JPEG, or a 3D file. The printer uses your original vector; the render is the mockup.
- What resolution do I need for print?
- Pro exports 4096 px, which covers most labels and boxes at 300 dpi. Free exports 1024 px for screen use.
- Can I get a physical coin or medal from this?
- The 3D coin generator exports STL for 3D printing and GLB for renders; it is a separate studio from the logo editor.
