Magazine Mockup Set
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author Anthony Boyd Graphics
A company newsletter looks better on a magazine mockup than on a white artboard, and this mockup is set up for exactly that. The multiple views are handy when you need a hero image and a detail shot from the same set.
Editorial designers and publishers tend to get the most out of files like this. Dark designs often look flat on paper mockups. Turning the highlight layer up slightly brings back the sheen.
It also makes a good cover image for a Behance or Dribbble post, where the first thumbnail decides whether anyone clicks. If you’re building a full identity, pair it with an envelope or letterhead mockup for a matching set.
Good for
- A company newsletter
- An editorial spread
- A magazine cover
Anthony Boyd Graphics created this one and hosts the download on their own site, so you always get the latest version straight from the source.
What’s inside the Magazine Mockup Set PSD
Everything below is on its own layer:
- Your design, placed through the smart object
- Front and back artwork, where both sides are shown
- Paper or background colour
Editing the Magazine Mockup Set, step by step
- Export your artwork as a high-resolution PNG or JPG, around 300 ppi at print size.
- Open the PSD in Photoshop and find the smart object layer, usually named “Your Design” or “Place Here”.
- Drop your artwork in, fit it to the canvas, save and close. The mockup updates by itself.
- Export with File › Export › Export As: JPG for sharing, PNG for the web.
One more thing: 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 Magazine Mockup Set works best
- Make two or three colour versions of a company newsletter and let the client pick.
- Present a magazine cover in a client proposal or brand guide.
- Share an editorial spread on Instagram, Behance or Dribbble with a real-looking preview.
Before you download
- Made by Anthony Boyd Graphics. The download size and format are listed on their page.
- Check the smart object size before you design, so your artwork fits without stretching.
- Check the licence on the author’s page. Personal and commercial terms differ from file to file.
- Some free mockups ask for credit when you post them. A short line in your caption is enough.
Scroll down for similar magazine mockups from other designers.
Questions about this mockup
What licence does it come with?
That depends on the author's terms. The download page lists what is allowed; when in doubt, ask the author directly.
How do I put my artwork on the magazine?
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.
