Table Paper Napkin Mockup
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author Designbolts
This table paper napkin mockup is a quick way to show a letter without a photo shoot.
Good pick for job seekers, print designers or anyone putting together a portfolio. A small tip: dark designs often look flat on paper mockups. Turning the highlight layer up slightly brings back the sheen.
Print jobs are expensive to redo, so a realistic preview before the order goes out is cheap insurance. If you’re building a full identity, pair it with an envelope or letterhead mockup for a matching set.
Good for
- A letter
- A CV
- A certificate
This is a free file from Designbolts. When you click download you’ll land on their page to grab it.
Editable options in the Table Paper Napkin Mockup PSD
Main things you can change in Photoshop:
- Your design, placed through the smart object
- Paper or background colour
- Paper texture you can turn up or down
- Shadows and highlights on their own layers
Add your design to the Table Paper Napkin Mockup
- Export your artwork as a high-resolution PNG or JPG, around 300 ppi at print size.
- Open the PSD in Photoshop and find the smart object layer, usually named “Your Design” or “Place Here”.
- Paste your design, resize it to fill the area, then save (Ctrl/Cmd + S) and close that tab.
- Tweak the shadow and highlight layers to suit your colours.
- Save a JPG for clients and social media, and keep the PSD for later changes.
One more thing: keep text at least a few millimetres from the edge. The mockup shows the trim, and cramped margins read as a mistake.
Best uses for this Table Paper Napkin Mockup
- Use it as the cover image for a letter in your portfolio.
- Show a report page on your online shop or product page.
- Make two or three colour versions of a certificate and let the client pick.
Before you download
- Made by Designbolts. The download size and format are listed on their page.
- Check the smart object size before you design, so your artwork fits without stretching.
- Some free mockups ask for credit when you post them. A short line in your caption is enough.
- The preview shows the angle, background and lighting you’ll get.
Browse more free paper mockups on Artistic Orbit, with new files added every day.
Questions about this mockup
What licence does it come with?
Designbolts sets the licence, and it can differ from file to file. Many free files allow personal and commercial use, but some are personal-only or ask for credit. Read the terms on the download page before a paid project.
How do I put my artwork on the paper?
Find the smart object layer (it has a small icon on its thumbnail), double-click it, place your design, then save and close that tab.
Which Photoshop version do I need?
A recent Photoshop CC version is best. Older versions can open the file but sometimes have trouble with smart objects and effects.
Can I show both sides?
It depends on the file. Many print mockups include a front and a back smart object; the preview usually shows whether both sides are visible.
