Realistic Business Cards Mockup
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author GraphicBurger
Here’s a business cards mockup that works well for a minimal logo card, a QR code card and similar projects.
It’s a handy file for small businesses and branding studios. A small tip: keep text at least a few millimetres from the edge. The mockup shows the trim, and cramped margins read as a mistake.
Seeing a layout on a real business card 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 minimal logo card
- A QR code card
- A front and back card design
GraphicBurger created this one and hosts the download on their own site, so you always get the latest version straight from the source.
Editable options in the Realistic Business Cards Mockup PSD
Open it in Photoshop and you can change:
- Your design, placed through the smart object
- Paper or background colour
- Paper texture you can turn up or down
- Shadows and highlights on their own layers
How to use the Realistic Business Cards Mockup
- Set up the design flat at the real print size and keep text inside a safe margin.
- 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.
- Export a full-size image for your portfolio and a smaller one for social media.
Dark designs often look flat on paper mockups. Turning the highlight layer up slightly brings back the sheen.
Best uses for this Realistic Business Cards Mockup
- Show a front and back card design on your online shop or product page.
- Share a minimal logo card on Instagram, Behance or Dribbble with a real-looking preview.
- Use it as the cover image for a QR code card in your portfolio.
Before you download
- Made by GraphicBurger. The download size and format are listed on their page.
- Check the smart object size before you design, so your artwork fits without stretching.
- Check the licence on the author’s page. Personal and commercial terms differ from file to file.
Browse more free business card mockups on Artistic Orbit, with new files added every day.
Questions about this mockup
Can I use this business card mockup for client work?
GraphicBurger 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 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.
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.
