Cylindrical Can Mockup
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author Layersss
Presenting an energy drink wrap? Put it on this cylindrical can mockup and the client sees the real thing, not a flat file.
Breweries and packaging designers tend to get the most out of files like this. Quick tip: metallic and glossy finishes look best with a little contrast in the label; very flat pastel labels can look printed on paper.
It’s also a good way to compare a few label directions side by side without printing anything.
Works well for
- An energy drink wrap
- A craft beer label
- A soda design
The file is made by Layersss. The download button takes you to their page, where you get the original file and the licence details.
What you can edit in this Cylindrical Can Mockup
Open it in Photoshop and you can change:
- Label artwork, placed through the smart object
- Highlights and reflections
- Container colour
Add your design to the Cylindrical Can Mockup
- Prepare the label with a little space around the edges for the highlights.
- 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.
- Change the background to your brand colour.
- Export with File › Export › Export As: JPG for sharing, PNG for the web.
Worth remembering: transparent or glass items show the background through. Test your label on the actual background colour you’ll use.
Best uses for this Cylindrical Can Mockup
- Show a craft beer label to a client before it goes to print or production.
- Use it as the cover image for a soda design in your portfolio.
- Show an energy drink wrap on your online shop or product page.
Good to know
- Made by Layersss. 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.
- The preview shows the angle, background and lighting you’ll get.
- Check the smart object size before you design, so your artwork fits without stretching.
More free can mockups are listed below, each linking to the original author.
Questions about this mockup
Is it free for commercial use?
It's free to download, but the licence belongs to Layersss. Check their page: it states whether commercial use is allowed and if attribution is needed.
How do I put my artwork on the can?
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 change the liquid or container colour?
Most bottle, can and cup mockups keep the container colour on its own layer. Liquid colour, where visible, is usually adjustable too.
Why does the download open another website?
We list free files from designers around the web and link to the original page, so Layersss gets the visit and you get the file exactly as they published it.
