Newspaper Adverts Mockup
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author Zippypixels
An editorial layout looks better on a newspaper adverts mockup than on a white artboard, and this mockup is set up for exactly that.
Useful for PR teams as much as for ad agencies. One thing worth knowing: dark designs often look flat on paper mockups. Turning the highlight layer up slightly brings back the sheen.
Seeing a layout on a real newspaper 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. If you’re building a full identity, pair it with an envelope or letterhead mockup for a matching set.
Works well for
- An editorial layout
- A front page
- An ad placement
Credit goes to Zippypixels. We link to their download page rather than re-uploading the file, so check their terms there before commercial use.
Newspaper Adverts Mockup: editable parts
Everything below is on its own layer:
- Your design, placed through the smart object
- Paper texture you can turn up or down
- Shadows and highlights on their own layers
- Paper or background colour
How to edit this Newspaper Adverts Mockup in Photoshop
- Get your artwork ready at print size, with 1/8 inch of bleed if it runs to the edge.
- 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.
- Export a full-size image for your portfolio and a smaller one for social media.
Worth remembering: export your artwork at the size the smart object asks for; scaling a small file up is the usual reason print mockups look soft.
Where the Newspaper Adverts Mockup works best
- Present an editorial layout in a client proposal or brand guide.
- Make two or three colour versions of an ad placement and let the client pick.
- Show a front page to a client before it goes to print or production.
Good to know
- Made by Zippypixels. 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.
- Check the licence on the author’s page. Personal and commercial terms differ from file to file.
Browse more free newspaper mockups on Artistic Orbit, with new files added every day.
Questions about this mockup
Is it free for commercial use?
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.
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.
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.
Why does the download open another website?
We list free files from designers around the web and link to the original page, so Zippypixels gets the visit and you get the file exactly as they published it.
