Tin Can Mockup
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author Dribbble
Here’s a tin can mockup that works well for a soda design, a craft beer label and similar projects. The tin finish gives the preview a tactile look that flat artwork doesn’t have.
It’s a handy file for beverage startups and breweries. Tip: metallic and glossy finishes look best with a little contrast in the label; very flat pastel labels can look printed on paper.
Labels behave differently once they wrap around a shape, and this is where you find out if yours still reads. A shelf of two or three variants in different colours makes a strong hero image.
The file is made by a designer on Dribbble. The download button takes you to their page, where you get the original file and the licence details.
What you can edit in this Tin Can Mockup
Open it in Photoshop and you can change:
- Label artwork, placed through the smart object
- Shadows
- Highlights and reflections
- Container colour
Add your design to the Tin Can Mockup
- Design the label flat and keep the logo in the middle third, where the curve bends it least.
- Open the file in Photoshop and double-click the smart object thumbnail in the Layers panel.
- Drop your artwork in, fit it to the canvas, save and close. The mockup updates by itself.
- Change the background to your brand colour.
- Save a JPG for clients and social media, and keep the PSD for later changes.
Worth remembering: transparent or glass items show the background through. Test your label on the actual background colour you’ll use.
Ways to use this Tin Can Mockup
- Show a soda design to a client before it goes to print or production.
- Share an energy drink wrap on Instagram, Behance or Dribbble with a real-looking preview.
- Present a craft beer label in a client proposal or brand guide.
Before you download
- Made by a designer on Dribbble. The download size and format are listed on their page.
- Built for Adobe Photoshop. A recent CC version handles the smart objects best.
- Check the licence on the author’s page. Personal and commercial terms differ from file to file.
Browse more free can mockups on Artistic Orbit, with new files added every day.
Questions about this mockup
Can I use this can mockup for client work?
A designer on Dribbble 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 add my design?
Open the file in Photoshop, double-click the smart object thumbnail, paste or place your artwork in the new tab, save it (Ctrl/Cmd + S) and close. The main file updates on its own.
Do I need Photoshop?
Yes. This is a PSD mockup built with smart objects, so you edit it in Adobe Photoshop. Any recent CC version works.
Will the label bend with the shape?
Good curved-product mockups use a warp so the label wraps around. The preview shows it: if the edges of the label curve away, it does.
