A4 Folded Paper Mockup
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author Pixeden
Here’s an A4 folded paper mockup that works well for a campaign visual, an art print and similar projects. The paper surface is the main character here, so designs with some contrast stand out best.
Good pick for graphic designers, event promoters or anyone putting together a portfolio. A small tip: match the brightness of your design to the scene; a very bright graphic in a shaded spot looks pasted in.
Showing a campaign in context helps clients see the scale; a design that feels loud on a laptop can look quiet on the street. Show the same visual on a billboard and a flyer to present a consistent campaign.
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 A4 Folded Paper Mockup PSD
Open it in Photoshop and you can change:
- Ad artwork, placed through the smart object
- Glow layer for backlit scenes, where included
- Lighting and shadow layers
Add your design to the A4 Folded Paper Mockup
- Check the smart object’s ratio first, then build the ad to match it.
- Open the file in Photoshop and double-click the smart object thumbnail in the Layers panel.
- Place your design, hide the sample artwork, save, and go back to the main file.
- Use the glow layer for night or backlit scenes.
- Save a JPG for clients and social media, and keep the PSD for later changes.
Another tip: check your artwork’s aspect ratio against the smart object before you start, or faces and logos get cropped.
Ways to use this A4 Folded Paper Mockup
- Show a movie poster on your online shop or product page.
- Show a gig poster to a client before it goes to print or production.
- Use it as the cover image for an art print in your portfolio.
Before you download
- Made by Pixeden. The download size and format are listed on their page.
- The preview shows the angle, background and lighting you’ll get.
- Built for Adobe Photoshop. A recent CC version handles the smart objects best.
- Check the licence on the author’s page. Personal and commercial terms differ from file to file.
More free poster mockups are listed below, each linking to the original author.
Questions about this mockup
What licence does it come with?
That depends on the author's terms. The download page lists what is allowed; when in doubt, ask the author directly.
How do I put my artwork on the poster?
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.
What ratio should my artwork be?
Open the smart object and check its canvas; design to that ratio. Most outdoor mockups use common print ratios, but it varies from file to file.
Why does the download open another website?
We list free files from designers around the web and link to the original page, so Pixeden gets the visit and you get the file exactly as they published it.
