Open Gift Box Mockup
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author Pixpine
Show a gift box design the way it will actually look: on an open gift box mockup.
It’s a handy file for packaging designers and e-commerce brands. One thing worth knowing: render two colour versions side by side. Clients choose faster when they compare.
A realistic render saves a round of physical samples, which for packaging can take weeks.
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 Open Gift Box Mockup
Open it in Photoshop and you can change:
- Label or box artwork, placed through the smart object
- Shadows
- Background colour
- Base colour of the pack
How to use the Open Gift Box 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”.
- Drop your artwork in, fit it to the canvas, save and close. The mockup updates by itself.
- Change the base colour of the pack.
- Export a full-size image for your portfolio and a smaller one for social media.
One more thing: glossy packaging picks up highlights over your art; reduce the highlight layer if your logo gets washed out.
Best uses for this Open Gift Box Mockup
- Show a gift box design to a client before it goes to print or production.
- Make two or three colour versions of product packaging and let the client pick.
- Show a mailer box on your online shop or product page.
Quick notes on this mockup
- Made by Pixpine. The download size and format are listed on their page.
- Some free mockups ask for credit when you post them. A short line in your caption is enough.
- Built for Adobe Photoshop. A recent CC version handles the smart objects best.
- The preview shows the angle, background and lighting you’ll get.
More free box mockups are listed below, each linking to the original author.
Questions about this mockup
Can I use this box mockup for client work?
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.
