Glued Poster Mockup PSD
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author Mockups Design
This glued poster mockup is a quick way to show a movie poster without a photo shoot.
Graphic designers and illustrators tend to get the most out of files like this. Quick tip: night or backlit scenes usually have a glow layer. Push it up for lightboxes, down for printed paper.
It’s also handy for student and portfolio work, when you want to show a campaign that never went live.
This is a free file from Mockups Design. When you click download you’ll land on their page to grab it.
What you can edit in this Glued Poster Mockup
Everything below is on its own layer:
- Ad artwork, placed through the smart object
- Glow layer for backlit scenes, where included
- Brightness to match the scene
How to use the Glued Poster Mockup
- Check the smart object’s ratio first, then build the ad to match it.
- Open the file in Photoshop and double-click the smart object thumbnail in the Layers panel.
- Place your design, hide the sample artwork, save, and go back to the main file.
- Match the ad’s brightness to the scene with the lighting layers.
- Save a JPG for clients and social media, and keep the PSD for later changes.
One more thing: match the brightness of your design to the scene; a very bright graphic in a shaded spot looks pasted in.
Best uses for this Glued Poster Mockup
- Show a gig poster on your online shop or product page.
- Share a movie poster on Instagram, Behance or Dribbble with a real-looking preview.
- Make two or three colour versions of a campaign visual and let the client pick.
Quick notes on this mockup
- Made by Mockups Design. The download size and format are listed on their page.
- Some free mockups ask for credit when you post them. A short line in your caption is enough.
- Check the smart object size before you design, so your artwork fits without stretching.
Need a different angle? The poster mockups category has plenty more free PSD files.
Questions about this mockup
Is it free for commercial use?
Mockups Design 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 poster?
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.
What ratio should my artwork be?
Open the smart object and check its canvas; design to that ratio. Most outdoor mockups use common print ratios, but it varies from file to file.
Why does the download open another website?
We list free files from designers around the web and link to the original page, so Mockups Design gets the visit and you get the file exactly as they published it.
