Matchbox Mockup
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author Pixpine
Presenting product packaging? Put it on this matchbox mockup and the client sees the real thing, not a flat file.
It’s a handy file for subscription box companies and packaging designers. One thing worth knowing: render two colour versions side by side. Clients choose faster when they compare.
Packaging is judged on the shelf in a couple of seconds, so seeing the design on the real shape tells you more than the flat dieline ever will. A matching label or sticker mockup rounds out the set.
The file is made by Pixpine. The download button takes you to their page, where you get the original file and the licence details.
What you can edit in this Matchbox Mockup
Open it in Photoshop and you can change:
- Label or box artwork, placed through the smart object
- Shadows
- Gloss and highlight layers
- Background colour
How to use the Matchbox Mockup
- Export each side of the pack as its own image if the file has separate smart objects.
- Open the PSD in Photoshop and find the smart object layer, usually named “Your Design” or “Place Here”.
- Place your design, hide the sample artwork, save, and go back to the main file.
- Check each visible side so the panels line up.
- Export with File › Export › Export As: JPG for sharing, PNG for the web.
Another tip: check barcodes, weights and small legal text at 100% zoom. Packaging clients always look for those.
Best uses for this Matchbox Mockup
- Use it as the cover image for product packaging in your portfolio.
- Show a mailer box to a client before it goes to print or production.
- Make two or three colour versions of a gift box design and let the client pick.
Good to know
- Made by Pixpine. The download size and format are listed on their page.
- Built for Adobe Photoshop. A recent CC version handles the smart objects best.
- Check the smart object size before you design, so your artwork fits without stretching.
- Check the licence on the author’s page. Personal and commercial terms differ from file to file.
More free box mockups are listed below, each linking to the original author.
Questions about this mockup
Is it free for commercial use?
It's free to download, but the licence belongs to Pixpine. Check their page: it states whether commercial use is allowed and if attribution is needed.
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.
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.
