Can Mockup
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author GraphicPear
Presenting a soda design? Put it on this can mockup and the client sees the real thing, not a flat file.
Packaging designers and beverage startups tend to get the most out of files like this. Metallic and glossy finishes look best with a little contrast in the label; very flat pastel labels can look printed on paper.
It’s also a good way to compare a few label directions side by side without printing anything.
Credit goes to GraphicPear. We link to their download page rather than re-uploading the file, so check their terms there before commercial use.
Editable options in the Can Mockup PSD
The PSD is layered, so you can change:
- Label artwork, placed through the smart object
- Shadows
- Highlights and reflections
How to edit this Can Mockup in Photoshop
- Prepare the label with a little space around the edges for the highlights.
- In the Layers panel, find the layer with the small smart object icon and double-click it.
- Paste your design, resize it to fill the area, then save (Ctrl/Cmd + S) and close that tab.
- Save a JPG for clients and social media, and keep the PSD for later changes.
Worth remembering: labels on curved surfaces compress at the sides, so keep key text in the middle third.
Ways to use this Can Mockup
- Show an energy drink wrap to a client before it goes to print or production.
- Show a soda design on your online shop or product page.
- Use it as the cover image for a craft beer label in your portfolio.
Before you download
- Made by GraphicPear. 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.
- The preview shows the angle, background and lighting you’ll get.
- Check the smart object size before you design, so your artwork fits without stretching.
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Questions about this mockup
Can I use this can 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.
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.
Can I change the liquid or container colour?
Most bottle, can and cup mockups keep the container colour on its own layer. Liquid colour, where visible, is usually adjustable too.
