Classic Paper Shopping Bag Mockup
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author Zippypixels
Need to show a tote bag print to a client? This classic paper shopping bag mockup does the job in a few minutes. The paper surface is the main character here, so designs with some contrast stand out best.
Merch sellers and boutiques tend to get the most out of files like this. Tip: check barcodes, weights and small legal text at 100% zoom. Packaging clients always look for those.
It’s also handy for crowdfunding pages and pitch decks, when the product exists but the packaging hasn’t been printed yet.
The file is made by Zippypixels. The download button takes you to their page, where you get the original file and the licence details.
What you can edit in this Classic Paper Shopping Bag Mockup
Everything below is on its own layer:
- Label or box artwork, placed through the smart object
- Gloss and highlight layers
- Base colour of the pack
How to use the Classic Paper Shopping Bag Mockup
- Finish the label first, with barcode and small print in place.
- 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.
- Check each visible side so the panels line up.
- Export with File › Export › Export As: JPG for sharing, PNG for the web.
Worth remembering: glossy packaging picks up highlights over your art; reduce the highlight layer if your logo gets washed out.
Best uses for this Classic Paper Shopping Bag Mockup
- Share a shopping bag design on Instagram, Behance or Dribbble with a real-looking preview.
- Show a paper bag logo to a client before it goes to print or production.
- Show a tote bag print on your online shop or product page.
Before you download
- 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.
- Check the smart object size before you design, so your artwork fits without stretching.
- Some free mockups ask for credit when you post them. A short line in your caption is enough.
Browse more free bag mockups on Artistic Orbit, with new files added every day.
Questions about this mockup
Can I use this bag 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 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 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.
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.
