Classic Frame Mockup
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author Mockup Cloud
A certificate looks better on a classic frame mockup than on a white artboard, and this mockup is set up for exactly that.
It’s a handy file for photographers and artists. Tip: keep the glass reflection layer on. It is small, but it’s what makes the frame look real.
It helps you judge scale too: artwork that looks right on screen can feel tiny once it’s framed in a room.
The file is made by Mockup Cloud. The download button takes you to their page, where you get the original file and the licence details.
What’s inside the Classic Frame Mockup PSD
Main things you can change in Photoshop:
- Artwork, placed through the smart object
- Shadows on the wall
- Glass reflection layer
- Frame colour, where the file offers options
How to use the Classic Frame Mockup
- Choose artwork with the same ratio as the frame (often 2:3, 3:4, 4:5 or an A-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.
- Switch the frame colour if the file has options.
- Save a JPG for clients and social media, and keep the PSD for later changes.
If you sell prints, show the same artwork in two or three frames so buyers can picture it at home.
Best uses for this Classic Frame Mockup
- Use it as the cover image for a certificate in your portfolio.
- Make two or three colour versions of a quote print and let the client pick.
- Show a photo to a client before it goes to print or production.
Good to know
- Made by Mockup Cloud. The download size and format are listed on their page.
- 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.
- Built for Adobe Photoshop. A recent CC version handles the smart objects best.
Need a different angle? The frame mockups category has plenty more free PSD files.
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 frame?
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.
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.
What print ratio does the frame take?
Open the smart object and check its canvas size. Frames are usually made for standard ratios like A-series, 4:5 or 2:3.
Why does the download open another website?
We list free files from designers around the web and link to the original page, so Mockup Cloud gets the visit and you get the file exactly as they published it.
