Customizable Magazine Mockup
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author Zippypixels
Here’s a customizable magazine mockup that works well for an editorial spread, a company newsletter and similar projects.
Editorial designers and publishers tend to get the most out of files like this. One thing worth knowing: export your artwork at the size the smart object asks for; scaling a small file up is the usual reason print mockups look soft.
Seeing a layout on a real magazine 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.
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’s inside the Customizable Magazine Mockup PSD
The PSD is layered, so you can change:
- Your design, placed through the smart object
- Shadows and highlights on their own layers
- Paper or background colour
Add your design to the Customizable Magazine Mockup
- Export your artwork as a high-resolution PNG or JPG, around 300 ppi at print size.
- 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.
- Tweak the shadow and highlight layers to suit your colours.
- Export a full-size image for your portfolio and a smaller one for social media.
Another tip: if the paper has texture, drop the opacity of your art by a few percent so the grain shows through.
Ways to use this Customizable Magazine Mockup
- Show a magazine cover on your online shop or product page.
- Present an editorial spread in a client proposal or brand guide.
- Show a company newsletter to a client before it goes to print or production.
Before you download
- Made by Zippypixels. The download size and format are listed on their page.
- The preview shows the angle, background and lighting you’ll get.
- Built for Adobe Photoshop. A recent CC version handles the smart objects best.
Need a different angle? The magazine mockups category has plenty more free PSD files.
Questions about this mockup
Can I use this magazine 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 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.
