Man Reading Newspaper Mockup
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author Mockup Planet
If you’re presenting an ad placement, this man reading newspaper mockup makes the idea feel real before anything is produced.
Editorial designers and ad agencies tend to get the most out of files like this. A small tip: export your artwork at the size the smart object asks for; scaling a small file up is the usual reason print mockups look soft.
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 newspaper.
Good for
- An ad placement
- A front page
- An editorial layout
Mockup Planet created this one and hosts the download on their own site, so you always get the latest version straight from the source.
Editable options in the Man Reading Newspaper Mockup PSD
Open it in Photoshop and you can change:
- Your design, placed through the smart object
- Paper or background colour
- Front and back artwork, where both sides are shown
Editing the Man Reading Newspaper Mockup, step by step
- Set up the design flat at the real print size and keep text inside a safe margin.
- In the Layers panel, find the layer with the small smart object icon and double-click it.
- Drop your artwork in, fit it to the canvas, save and close. The mockup updates by itself.
- Save a JPG for clients and social media, and keep the PSD for later changes.
Another tip: dark designs often look flat on paper mockups. Turning the highlight layer up slightly brings back the sheen.
Where the Man Reading Newspaper Mockup works best
- Present an editorial layout in a client proposal or brand guide.
- Share an ad placement on Instagram, Behance or Dribbble with a real-looking preview.
- Show a front page to a client before it goes to print or production.
Before you download
- Made by Mockup Planet. The download size and format are listed on their page.
- Check the smart object size before you design, so your artwork fits without stretching.
- The preview shows the angle, background and lighting you’ll get.
- Check the licence on the author’s page. Personal and commercial terms differ from file to file.
More free newspaper mockups are listed below, each linking to the original author.
Questions about this mockup
Can I use this newspaper mockup for client work?
It's free to download, but the licence belongs to Mockup Planet. Check their page: it states whether commercial use is allowed and if attribution is needed.
How do I put my artwork on the newspaper?
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.
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.
