Boxes Packaging Mockup
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author Pixeden
Here’s a boxes packaging mockup that works well for a mailer box, product packaging and similar projects.
Subscription box companies and packaging designers tend to get the most out of files like this. One thing worth knowing: render two colour versions side by side. Clients choose faster when they compare.
It’s also handy for crowdfunding pages and pitch decks, when the product exists but the packaging hasn’t been printed yet. A matching label or sticker mockup rounds out the set.
The file is made by Pixeden. The download button takes you to their page, where you get the original file and the licence details.
Editable options in the Boxes Packaging Mockup PSD
Everything below is on its own layer:
- Label or box artwork, placed through the smart object
- Background colour
- Base colour of the pack
Add your design to the Boxes Packaging Mockup
- Build the label or box art flat, panel by panel.
- 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.
- Export a full-size image for your portfolio and a smaller one for social media.
Another tip: build the label or dieline flat first, then place it; bending text inside the mockup is harder to fix later.
Ways to use this Boxes Packaging Mockup
- Present a mailer box in a client proposal or brand guide.
- Make two or three colour versions of a gift box design and let the client pick.
- Show product packaging to a client before it goes to print or production.
Quick notes on this mockup
- Made by Pixeden. The download size and format are listed on their page.
- Built for Adobe Photoshop. A recent CC version handles the smart objects best.
- 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.
More free box mockups are listed below, each linking to the original author.
Questions about this mockup
What licence does it come with?
Pixeden 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 box?
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.
Do I need Photoshop?
Yes. This is a PSD mockup built with smart objects, so you edit it in Adobe Photoshop. Any recent CC version works.
Can I change the packaging colour?
Usually yes. There is normally a colour layer under the design smart object, so you can change the base colour without touching your artwork.
