A4 Folder Mockup
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author Free PSD Templates
Need to show a report cover to a client? This A4 folder mockup does the job in a few minutes.
It’s a handy file for agencies and corporate designers. A small tip: export your artwork at the size the smart object asks for; scaling a small file up is the usual reason print mockups look soft.
It also makes a good cover image for a Behance or Dribbble post, where the first thumbnail decides whether anyone clicks. If you’re building a full identity, pair it with an envelope or letterhead mockup for a matching set.
Works well for
- A report cover
- A corporate folder
- A presentation folder
This is a free file from Free PSD Templates. When you click download you’ll land on their page to grab it.
What you can edit in this A4 Folder Mockup
Main things you can change in Photoshop:
- Your design, placed through the smart object
- Paper texture you can turn up or down
- Front and back artwork, where both sides are shown
- Shadows and highlights on their own layers
Add your design to the A4 Folder Mockup
- Export your artwork as a high-resolution PNG or JPG, around 300 ppi at print size.
- In the Layers panel, find the layer with the small smart object icon and double-click it.
- Place your design, hide the sample artwork, save, and go back to the main file.
- Tweak the shadow and highlight layers to suit your colours.
- Export with File › Export › Export As: JPG for sharing, PNG for the web.
Worth remembering: dark designs often look flat on paper mockups. Turning the highlight layer up slightly brings back the sheen.
Where the A4 Folder Mockup works best
- Show a corporate folder to a client before it goes to print or production.
- Show a report cover on your online shop or product page.
- Share a presentation folder on Instagram, Behance or Dribbble with a real-looking preview.
Before you download
- Made by Free PSD Templates. The download size and format are listed on their page.
- 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 folder mockups are listed below, each linking to the original author.
Questions about this mockup
Is it free for commercial use?
That depends on the author's terms. The download page lists what is allowed; when in doubt, ask the author directly.
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.
Will my artwork look printed or pasted on?
Most print mockups keep the paper texture and lighting on separate layers above your design, so it takes on the grain and shadows. If it still looks too clean, lower the opacity of your artwork a little.
Why does the download open another website?
We list free files from designers around the web and link to the original page, so Free PSD Templates gets the visit and you get the file exactly as they published it.
