Mug Splash Mockup
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author PSD Graphics
Show a quote print the way it will actually look: on a mug splash mockup.
Useful for gift shops as much as for print-on-demand sellers. A small tip: mug prints wrap around; if the preview shows one side, keep the design centred on that side.
Cafés and coffee brands use renders like this for menus, social posts and supplier pitches. Pair it with a coffee bag or menu mockup for a complete café presentation.
PSD Graphics 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 Mug Splash Mockup PSD
The PSD is layered, so you can change:
- Logo or pattern, placed through the smart object
- Background colour
- Cup, lid or sleeve colour
- Highlights on the curve
Editing the Mug Splash Mockup, step by step
- Centre your design on the side that faces the viewer.
- 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.
- Change the cup, lid or sleeve colour.
- Save a JPG for clients and social media, and keep the PSD for later changes.
Worth remembering: try your design on both a light and dark cup colour before choosing one for the final render.
Where the Mug Splash Mockup works best
- Use it as the cover image for a company logo in your portfolio.
- Share an illustration on Instagram, Behance or Dribbble with a real-looking preview.
- Make two or three colour versions of a quote print and let the client pick.
Good to know
- Made by PSD Graphics. The download size and format are listed on their page.
- Built for Adobe Photoshop. A recent CC version handles the smart objects best.
- Check the licence on the author’s page. Personal and commercial terms differ from file to file.
- The preview shows the angle, background and lighting you’ll get.
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Questions about this mockup
Is it free for commercial use?
It's free to download, but the licence belongs to PSD Graphics. Check their page: it states whether commercial use is allowed and if attribution is needed.
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.
Will my logo follow the curve?
Curved-surface mockups use a warp or displacement so the print bends with the cup. Keep key text in the middle, where the curve distorts it least.
