Paper Hanging Poster Mockup
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author Poster Mockup
A movie poster looks better on a paper hanging poster mockup than on a white artboard, and this mockup is set up for exactly that. The paper finish gives the preview a tactile look that flat artwork doesn’t have.
Graphic designers and illustrators tend to get the most out of files like this. Tip: outdoor ads are read in a second or two. Big type and one image will look far better in this scene than a busy layout.
Agencies use scenes like this in pitch decks, where a realistic placement often sells the idea more than the artwork alone. Show the same visual on a billboard and a flyer to present a consistent campaign.
Works well for
- A movie poster
- A campaign visual
- A gig poster
This is a free file from Poster Mockup. When you click download you’ll land on their page to grab it.
What you can edit in this Paper Hanging Poster Mockup
Main things you can change in Photoshop:
- Ad artwork, placed through the smart object
- Lighting and shadow layers
- Brightness to match the scene
Add your design to the Paper Hanging Poster Mockup
- Keep the ad simple: one image, a short headline and the logo.
- 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.
Worth remembering: check your artwork’s aspect ratio against the smart object before you start, or faces and logos get cropped.
Where the Paper Hanging Poster Mockup works best
- Show a gig poster to a client before it goes to print or production.
- Use it as the cover image for an art print in your portfolio.
- Share a campaign visual on Instagram, Behance or Dribbble with a real-looking preview.
Quick notes on this mockup
- Made by Poster Mockup. The download size and format are listed on their page.
- 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.
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Questions about this mockup
Can I use this poster mockup for client work?
Poster Mockup 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 Poster Mockup gets the visit and you get the file exactly as they published it.
