Versatile Poster Frame Mockup
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author Behance
This versatile poster frame mockup is a quick way to show an art print without a photo shoot.
Useful for photographers as much as for artists. Quick tip: match the frame ratio to your print (A-series, 4:5, 2:3). Printing sellers get returns when the preview ratio is wrong.
It helps you judge scale too: artwork that looks right on screen can feel tiny once it’s framed in a room.
Credit goes to a designer on Behance. We link to their download page rather than re-uploading the file, so check their terms there before commercial use.
Editable options in the Versatile Poster Frame Mockup PSD
Main things you can change in Photoshop:
- Artwork, placed through the smart object
- Frame colour, where the file offers options
- Shadows on the wall
- Glass reflection layer
Add your design to the Versatile Poster Frame Mockup
- Pick the print you want to show: photo, illustration or typography.
- Open the PSD in Photoshop and find the smart object layer, usually named “Your Design” or “Place Here”.
- Paste your design, resize it to fill the area, then save (Ctrl/Cmd + S) and close that tab.
- Switch the frame colour if the file has options.
- Export with File › Export › Export As: JPG for sharing, PNG for the web.
Worth remembering: if you sell prints, show the same artwork in two or three frames so buyers can picture it at home.
Ways to use this Versatile Poster Frame Mockup
- Show a quote print to a client before it goes to print or production.
- Make two or three colour versions of an art print and let the client pick.
- Present a photo in a client proposal or brand guide.
Before you download
- Made by a designer on Behance. 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.
- Some free mockups ask for credit when you post them. A short line in your caption is enough.
More free frame mockups are listed below, each linking to the original author.
Questions about this mockup
What licence does it come with?
A designer on Behance sets the licence, and it can differ from file to file. Many free files allow personal and commercial use, but some are personal-only or ask for credit. Read the terms on the download page before a paid project.
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.
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 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.
