Clean Plastic ID Card Mockup
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author Mockups Design
A membership card looks better on a clean plastic ID card mockup than on a white artboard, and this mockup is set up for exactly that. Because it’s plastic, the material shows through a little, which keeps the result believable.
It’s a handy file for fintech brands and corporate designers. 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.
Mockups Design created this one and hosts the download on their own site, so you always get the latest version straight from the source.
Clean Plastic ID Card Mockup: editable parts
The PSD is layered, so you can change:
- Your design, placed through the smart object
- Front and back artwork, where both sides are shown
- Paper or background colour
How to use the Clean Plastic ID Card 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.
- Place your design, hide the sample artwork, save, and go back to the main file.
- Turn the texture layer up or down to match the paper you’ll print on.
- Save a JPG for clients and social media, and keep the PSD for later changes.
Dark designs often look flat on paper mockups. Turning the highlight layer up slightly brings back the sheen.
Best uses for this Clean Plastic ID Card Mockup
- Show an ID badge to a client before it goes to print or production.
- Make two or three colour versions of a bank or gift card and let the client pick.
- Present a membership card in a client proposal or brand guide.
Quick notes on this mockup
- Made by Mockups Design. The download size and format are listed on their page.
- The preview shows the angle, background and lighting you’ll get.
- Some free mockups ask for credit when you post them. A short line in your caption is enough.
- Check the licence on the author’s page. Personal and commercial terms differ from file to file.
More free id card mockups are listed below, each linking to the original author.
Questions about this mockup
What licence does it come with?
It's free to download, but the licence belongs to Mockups Design. Check their page: it states whether commercial use is allowed and if attribution is needed.
How do I put my artwork on the card?
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.
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.
