Open Matchbox Mockup
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author Mockups Design
Presenting a gift box design? Put it on this open matchbox mockup and the client sees the real thing, not a flat file.
It’s a handy file for e-commerce brands and subscription box companies. A small tip: build the label or dieline flat first, then place it; bending text inside the mockup is harder to fix later.
A realistic render saves a round of physical samples, which for packaging can take weeks. A matching label or sticker mockup rounds out the set.
Good for
- A gift box design
- A mailer box
- Product packaging
The file is made by Mockups Design. The download button takes you to their page, where you get the original file and the licence details.
Open Matchbox Mockup: editable parts
Main things you can change in Photoshop:
- Label or box artwork, placed through the smart object
- Gloss and highlight layers
- Shadows
- Base colour of the pack
Add your design to the Open Matchbox Mockup
- 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.
Worth remembering: check barcodes, weights and small legal text at 100% zoom. Packaging clients always look for those.
Where the Open Matchbox Mockup works best
- Show product packaging on your online shop or product page.
- Present a mailer box in a client proposal or brand guide.
- Make two or three colour versions of a gift box design and let the client pick.
Before you download
- Made by Mockups Design. The download size and format are listed on their page.
- Check the licence on the author’s page. Personal and commercial terms differ from file to file.
- 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.
Need a different angle? The box mockups category has plenty more free PSD files.
Questions about this mockup
Can I use this box mockup for client work?
That depends on the author's terms. The download page lists what is allowed; when in doubt, ask the author directly.
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.
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 change the packaging colour?
Usually yes. There is normally a colour layer under the design smart object, so you can change the base colour without touching your artwork.
