Printable Gift Tray & Lid Template Maker
A tray-and-lid box — an open tray with locking corners, topped with a separate slip-over lid — is the shape behind most presentation and gift boxes, display trays and window boxes. It's also one of the more awkward shapes to resize by hand, since the lid has to clear the tray by a precise, consistent margin all the way round.
This tool generates both pieces together at your exact width, depth and wall height, with the lid clearance calculated automatically, plus optional windows, scalloped edges or double walls for extra rigidity.
Open this template in the generator →Who it's for
- Anyone presenting a gift, cupcakes or a small item in a proper lidded box rather than a bag
- Small businesses building product packaging or display trays to their own item size
- Photographers and gift-makers wanting a window box that shows what's inside
- Event stylists making trays for favours, place settings or dessert tables
How to make it
- Enter the tray's inside width, depth and wall height
- Turn on a lid if you'd like a separate slip-over cover, and a window if the lid or tray wall should show what's inside
- Add double walls for a sturdier tray, or scalloped edges for a decorative top
- Export as SVG for a cutting machine or a true-to-size PDF — the lid is sized to fit over the tray with the right clearance built in
Frequently asked questions
Does the lid actually fit the tray?
Yes — the lid is generated from the same dimensions as the tray with a small, consistent clearance added automatically, so the two pieces are exported together as a matching pair rather than needing to be measured separately.
Can I add a window to the lid?
Yes, where the window option is available — it adds a cut-out to the lid (or tray wall) plus an optional backer layer if you'd like to back it with vellum or acetate.
What's a good use for the deep tray with double walls?
Double walls add rigidity for a deeper tray that needs to hold weight without bowing — good for a hamper-style tray, a stack of cards, or anything bulkier than a single layer of card stock comfortably supports on its own.