Street Poster Mockup
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author Mockups Design
This street poster mockup is one of the simpler ways to present a movie poster or an art print convincingly.
Good pick for illustrators, event promoters or anyone putting together a portfolio. Quick tip: match the brightness of your design to the scene; a very bright graphic in a shaded spot looks pasted in.
Showing a campaign in context helps clients see the scale; a design that feels loud on a laptop can look quiet on the street. Show the same visual on a billboard and a flyer to present a consistent campaign.
Works well for
- A movie poster
- An art print
- A gig poster
This is a free file from Mockups Design. When you click download you’ll land on their page to grab it.
What’s inside the Street Poster Mockup PSD
Main things you can change in Photoshop:
- Ad artwork, placed through the smart object
- Glow layer for backlit scenes, where included
- Lighting and shadow layers
How to edit this Street Poster Mockup in Photoshop
- 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.
- Place your design, hide the sample artwork, save, and go back to the main file.
- Match the ad’s brightness to the scene with the lighting layers.
- Export a full-size image for your portfolio and a smaller one for social media.
Check your artwork’s aspect ratio against the smart object before you start, or faces and logos get cropped.
Ways to use this Street Poster Mockup
- Show a campaign visual to a client before it goes to print or production.
- Share a gig poster on Instagram, Behance or Dribbble with a real-looking preview.
- Show an art print on your online shop or product page.
Good to know
- Made by Mockups Design. 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.
- Built for Adobe Photoshop. A recent CC version handles the smart objects best.
- The preview shows the angle, background and lighting you’ll get.
More free poster mockups are listed below, each linking to the original author.
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 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.
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.
