Gravity Paperback Notebook Mockup
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author Pixeden
A branded cover looks better on a gravity paperback notebook mockup than on a white artboard, and this mockup is set up for exactly that.
Good pick for stationery brands, Etsy sellers or anyone putting together a portfolio. A small tip: if the paper has texture, drop the opacity of your art by a few percent so the grain shows through.
Seeing a layout on a real notebook is also the easiest way to catch problems early. A phone number that looked fine on screen can turn out too small once it sits on paper. If you’re building a full identity, pair it with an envelope or letterhead mockup for a matching set.
Good for
- A branded cover
- A planner design
- A journal cover
The file is made by Pixeden. The download button takes you to their page, where you get the original file and the licence details.
What you can edit in this Gravity Paperback Notebook Mockup
Open it in Photoshop and you can change:
- Your design, placed through the smart object
- Paper or background colour
- Paper texture you can turn up or down
Editing the Gravity Paperback Notebook Mockup, step by step
- Export your artwork as a high-resolution PNG or JPG, around 300 ppi at print size.
- 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.
- Turn the texture layer up or down to match the paper you’ll print on.
- Export with File › Export › Export As: JPG for sharing, PNG for the web.
Worth remembering: export your artwork at the size the smart object asks for; scaling a small file up is the usual reason print mockups look soft.
Ways to use this Gravity Paperback Notebook Mockup
- Show a journal cover on your online shop or product page.
- Show a planner design to a client before it goes to print or production.
- Present a branded cover in a client proposal or brand guide.
Good to know
- Made by Pixeden. 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.
- Check the licence on the author’s page. Personal and commercial terms differ from file to file.
- Check the smart object size before you design, so your artwork fits without stretching.
Browse more free notebook mockups on Artistic Orbit, with new files added every day.
Questions about this mockup
Is it free for commercial use?
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 notebook?
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.
Can I show both sides?
It depends on the file. Many print mockups include a front and a back smart object; the preview usually shows whether both sides are visible.
