Square Business Cards Mockup
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author MockupFree
A front and back card design looks better on a square business cards mockup than on a white artboard, and this mockup is set up for exactly that.
Good pick for branding studios, freelance designers or anyone putting together a portfolio. One thing worth knowing: if the paper has texture, drop the opacity of your art by a few percent so the grain shows through.
It also makes a good cover image for a Behance or Dribbble post, where the first thumbnail decides whether anyone clicks. If you’re building a full identity, pair it with an envelope or letterhead mockup for a matching set.
Good for
- A front and back card design
- A minimal logo card
- A QR code card
Credit goes to MockupFree. We link to their download page rather than re-uploading the file, so check their terms there before commercial use.
What’s inside the Square Business Cards Mockup PSD
Main things you can change in Photoshop:
- Your design, placed through the smart object
- Front and back artwork, where both sides are shown
- Paper texture you can turn up or down
Add your design to the Square Business Cards Mockup
- Set up the design flat at the real print size and keep text inside a safe margin.
- 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.
- Tweak the shadow and highlight layers to suit your colours.
- Export a full-size image for your portfolio and a smaller one for social media.
Another tip: keep text at least a few millimetres from the edge. The mockup shows the trim, and cramped margins read as a mistake.
Best uses for this Square Business Cards Mockup
- Show a QR code card on your online shop or product page.
- Present a minimal logo card in a client proposal or brand guide.
- Make two or three colour versions of a front and back card design and let the client pick.
Quick notes on this mockup
- Made by MockupFree. The download size and format are listed on their page.
- The preview shows the angle, background and lighting you’ll get.
- Some free mockups ask for credit when you post them. A short line in your caption is enough.
- Check the smart object size before you design, so your artwork fits without stretching.
More free business card mockups are listed below, each linking to the original author.
Questions about this mockup
Can I use this business card mockup for client work?
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.
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 size card is this made for?
Most business card mockups use the common 85 × 55 mm or 3.5 × 2 in size. Check the smart object's canvas to be sure before you design.
