Letter Folder Mockup
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author Ls.Graphics
This letter folder mockup is a quick way to show a corporate folder without a photo shoot.
Agencies and corporate designers tend to get the most out of files like this. A small tip: export your artwork at the size the smart object asks for; scaling a small file up is the usual reason print mockups look soft.
Seeing a layout on a real folder 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.
Works well for
- A corporate folder
- A presentation folder
- A report cover
This is a free file from Ls.Graphics. When you click download you’ll land on their page to grab it.
What you can edit in this Letter Folder Mockup
Everything below is on its own layer:
- Your design, placed through the smart object
- Paper texture you can turn up or down
- Shadows and highlights on their own layers
Editing the Letter Folder Mockup, step by step
- Set up the design flat at the real print size and keep text inside a safe margin.
- Open the file in Photoshop and double-click the smart object thumbnail in the Layers panel.
- Paste your design, resize it to fill the area, then save (Ctrl/Cmd + S) and close that tab.
- Change the background or paper colour with the colour layer.
- Export a full-size image for your portfolio and a smaller one for social media.
Another tip: dark designs often look flat on paper mockups. Turning the highlight layer up slightly brings back the sheen.
Best uses for this Letter Folder Mockup
- Show a report cover on your online shop or product page.
- Share a corporate folder on Instagram, Behance or Dribbble with a real-looking preview.
- Show a presentation folder to a client before it goes to print or production.
Quick notes on this mockup
- Made by Ls.Graphics. 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 smart object size before you design, so your artwork fits without stretching.
Browse more free folder mockups on Artistic Orbit, with new files added every day.
Questions about this mockup
What licence does it come with?
It's free to download, but the licence belongs to Ls.Graphics. Check their page: it states whether commercial use is allowed and if attribution is needed.
How do I put my artwork on the folder?
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.
