Gift Boxes Mockup
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author Free PSD Templates
Need to show a gift box design to a client? This gift boxes mockup does the job in a few minutes.
Good pick for packaging designers, subscription box companies or anyone putting together a portfolio. A small tip: glossy packaging picks up highlights over your art; reduce the highlight layer if your logo gets washed out.
A realistic render saves a round of physical samples, which for packaging can take weeks.
Credit goes to Free PSD Templates. We link to their download page rather than re-uploading the file, so check their terms there before commercial use.
What’s inside the Gift Boxes Mockup PSD
Main things you can change in Photoshop:
- Label or box artwork, placed through the smart object
- Shadows
- Base colour of the pack
Editing the Gift Boxes Mockup, step by step
- Finish the label first, with barcode and small print in place.
- In the Layers panel, find the layer with the small smart object icon and double-click it.
- 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 a full-size image for your portfolio and a smaller one for social media.
Build the label or dieline flat first, then place it; bending text inside the mockup is harder to fix later.
Ways to use this Gift Boxes Mockup
- Make two or three colour versions of a gift box design and let the client pick.
- Share product packaging on Instagram, Behance or Dribbble with a real-looking preview.
- Show a mailer box on your online shop or product page.
Good to know
- Made by Free PSD Templates. The download size and format are listed on their page.
- The preview shows the angle, background and lighting you’ll get.
- Check the smart object size before you design, so your artwork fits without stretching.
More free box 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 Free PSD Templates. Check their page: it states whether commercial use is allowed and if attribution is needed.
How do I put my artwork on the box?
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.
Is the design wrapped around the shape?
Round packs usually use warp or displacement so the label bends with the shape. Flat boxes use separate smart objects for each visible side.
