Back Square Catalog Mockup
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author Pixeden
Here’s a back square catalog mockup that works well for an event programme, a tri-fold brochure and similar projects.
Useful for print designers as much as for marketing teams. Match your panel widths to the fold lines in the smart object; tri-folds have one slightly narrower panel.
Seeing a layout on a real brochure 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. For a complete brand board, show it next to a business card and a notebook.
This is a free file from Pixeden. When you click download you’ll land on their page to grab it.
Back Square Catalog Mockup: editable parts
Everything below is on its own layer:
- Your design, placed through the smart object
- Shadows and highlights on their own layers
- Paper or background colour
- Paper texture you can turn up or down
How to use the Back Square Catalog Mockup
- Set up the design flat at the real print size and keep text inside a safe margin.
- Open the file in Photoshop and double-click the smart object thumbnail in the Layers panel.
- Paste your design, resize it to fill the area, then save (Ctrl/Cmd + S) and close that tab.
- Export with File › Export › Export As: JPG for sharing, PNG for the web.
Another tip: keep text at least a few millimetres from the edge. The mockup shows the trim, and cramped margins read as a mistake.
Best uses for this Back Square Catalog Mockup
- Show a company profile on your online shop or product page.
- Make two or three colour versions of a product catalogue and let the client pick.
- Share a tri-fold brochure on Instagram, Behance or Dribbble with a real-looking preview.
Quick notes on this mockup
- Made by Pixeden. The download size and format are listed on their page.
- Some free mockups ask for credit when you post them. A short line in your caption is enough.
- Built for Adobe Photoshop. A recent CC version handles the smart objects best.
Browse more free brochure mockups on Artistic Orbit, with new files added every day.
Questions about this mockup
Can I use this brochure mockup for client work?
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 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.
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 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.
