ID Card Mock-up
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author GraphicBurger
Presenting a membership card? Put it on this ID card mockup and the client sees the real thing, not a flat file.
Corporate designers and fintech brands tend to get the most out of files like this. Tip: dark designs often look flat on paper mockups. Turning the highlight layer up slightly brings back the sheen.
Clients sign off faster when they can picture the finished piece, and a flat PDF rarely does that as well as a photo of the card. If you’re building a full identity, pair it with an envelope or letterhead mockup for a matching set.
GraphicBurger created this one and hosts the download on their own site, so you always get the latest version straight from the source.
What you can edit in this ID Card Mock-up
Main things you can change in Photoshop:
- Your design, placed through the smart object
- Paper texture you can turn up or down
- Shadows and highlights on their own layers
Add your design to the ID Card Mock-up
- Export your artwork as a high-resolution PNG or JPG, around 300 ppi at print size.
- Open the file in Photoshop and double-click the smart object thumbnail in the Layers panel.
- Paste your design, resize it to fill the area, then save (Ctrl/Cmd + S) and close that tab.
- Export a full-size image for your portfolio and a smaller one for social media.
Worth remembering: use CMYK-friendly colours in the artwork itself, even though the mockup is RGB, so what the client sees is close to print.
Where the ID Card Mock-up works best
- Use it as the cover image for a membership card in your portfolio.
- Share a bank or gift card on Instagram, Behance or Dribbble with a real-looking preview.
- Present an ID badge in a client proposal or brand guide.
Before you download
- Made by GraphicBurger. The download size and format are listed on their page.
- The preview shows the angle, background and lighting you’ll get.
- Some free mockups ask for credit when you post them. A short line in your caption is enough.
Browse more free id card mockups on Artistic Orbit, with new files added every day.
Questions about this mockup
Can I use this card mockup for client work?
That depends on the author's terms. The download page lists what is allowed; when in doubt, ask the author directly.
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.
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.
Will my artwork look printed or pasted on?
Most print mockups keep the paper texture and lighting on separate layers above your design, so it takes on the grain and shadows. If it still looks too clean, lower the opacity of your artwork a little.
