Can Food Mockup
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author GraphicPear
This can food mockup is one of the simpler ways to present a craft beer label or a soda design convincingly.
It’s a handy file for packaging designers and beverage startups. A small tip: metallic and glossy finishes look best with a little contrast in the label; very flat pastel labels can look printed on paper.
Labels behave differently once they wrap around a shape, and this is where you find out if yours still reads. A shelf of two or three variants in different colours makes a strong hero image.
Works well for
- A craft beer label
- A soda design
- An energy drink wrap
The file is made by GraphicPear. The download button takes you to their page, where you get the original file and the licence details.
Editable options in the Can Food Mockup PSD
Main things you can change in Photoshop:
- Label artwork, placed through the smart object
- Background colour
- Shadows
- Container colour
How to use the Can Food Mockup
- Design the label flat and keep the logo in the middle third, where the curve bends it least.
- 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.
- Turn the highlight layer down if it cuts across the logo.
- Export a full-size image for your portfolio and a smaller one for social media.
One more thing: transparent or glass items show the background through. Test your label on the actual background colour you’ll use.
Where the Can Food Mockup works best
- Present a craft beer label in a client proposal or brand guide.
- Show an energy drink wrap on your online shop or product page.
- Use it as the cover image for a soda design in your portfolio.
Before you download
- Made by GraphicPear. The download size and format are listed on their page.
- 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.
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Questions about this mockup
What licence does it come with?
It's free to download, but the licence belongs to GraphicPear. 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.
