A4 Paper Mockup PSD
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author Zippypixels
An A4 paper mockup, made for presenting an art print. Drop in your artwork and the lighting and shadows stay as they are. The paper finish gives the preview a tactile look that flat artwork doesn’t have.
Event promoters and illustrators tend to get the most out of files like this. Match the brightness of your design to the scene; a very bright graphic in a shaded spot looks pasted in.
It’s also handy for student and portfolio work, when you want to show a campaign that never went live. Show the same visual on a billboard and a flyer to present a consistent campaign.
Use it for
- An art print
- A gig poster
- A campaign visual
Zippypixels created this one and hosts the download on their own site, so you always get the latest version straight from the source.
What’s inside the A4 Paper Mockup PSD
Everything below is on its own layer:
- Ad artwork, placed through the smart object
- Lighting and shadow layers
- Brightness to match the scene
How to edit this A4 Paper Mockup in Photoshop
- Keep the ad simple: one image, a short headline and the logo.
- Open the file in Photoshop and double-click the smart object thumbnail in the Layers panel.
- Drop your artwork in, fit it to the canvas, save and close. The mockup updates by itself.
- Match the ad’s brightness to the scene with the lighting layers.
- Export a full-size image for your portfolio and a smaller one for social media.
One more thing: outdoor ads are read in a second or two. Big type and one image will look far better in this scene than a busy layout.
Ways to use this A4 Paper Mockup
- Use it as the cover image for an art print in your portfolio.
- Share a campaign visual on Instagram, Behance or Dribbble with a real-looking preview.
- Make two or three colour versions of a movie poster and let the client pick.
Good to know
- Made by Zippypixels. The download size and format are listed on their page.
- Check the licence on the author’s page. Personal and commercial terms differ from file to file.
- Some free mockups ask for credit when you post them. A short line in your caption is enough.
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Questions about this mockup
Can I use this poster mockup for client work?
Zippypixels 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 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.
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.
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 Zippypixels gets the visit and you get the file exactly as they published it.
