Hardcover Brochure Mockup
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author Dribbble Graphics
This hardcover brochure mockup is a quick way to show an event programme without a photo shoot.
Useful for print designers as much as for agencies. Quick tip: match your panel widths to the fold lines in the smart object; tri-folds have one slightly narrower panel.
It also makes a good cover image for a Behance or Dribbble post, where the first thumbnail decides whether anyone clicks.
Dribbble Graphics created this one and hosts the download on their own site, so you always get the latest version straight from the source.
What’s inside the Hardcover Brochure Mockup PSD
Everything below is on its own layer:
- Your design, placed through the smart object
- Shadows and highlights on their own layers
- Paper texture you can turn up or down
How to use the Hardcover Brochure 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.
- Change the background or paper colour with the colour layer.
- Export a full-size image for your portfolio and a smaller one for social media.
Another 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.
Best uses for this Hardcover Brochure Mockup
- Show a product catalogue on your online shop or product page.
- Present a tri-fold brochure in a client proposal or brand guide.
- Use it as the cover image for an event programme in your portfolio.
Before you download
- Made by Dribbble Graphics. The download size and format are listed on their page.
- Check the smart object size before you design, so your artwork fits without stretching.
- Built for Adobe Photoshop. A recent CC version handles the smart objects best.
- Check the licence on the author’s page. Personal and commercial terms differ from file to file.
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?
Dribbble Graphics 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.
Which Photoshop version do I need?
A recent Photoshop CC version is best. Older versions can open the file but sometimes have trouble with smart objects and effects.
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.
