Paper Clipped Business Card Mockup
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author Pixpine
A paper clipped business card mockup, made for presenting a minimal logo card. Drop in your artwork and the lighting and shadows stay as they are. The paper finish gives the preview a tactile look that flat artwork doesn’t have.
Freelance designers and small businesses tend to get the most out of files like this. Tip: show the back of the card with just the logo; it makes the front look calmer.
Print jobs are expensive to redo, so a realistic preview before the order goes out is cheap insurance. If you’re building a full identity, pair it with an envelope or letterhead mockup for a matching set.
This is a free file from Pixpine. When you click download you’ll land on their page to grab it.
Editable options in the Paper Clipped Business Card Mockup PSD
Main things you can change in Photoshop:
- Your design, placed through the smart object
- Paper or background colour
- Front and back artwork, where both sides are shown
How to use the Paper Clipped Business Card Mockup
- Export your artwork as a high-resolution PNG or JPG, around 300 ppi at print size.
- 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.
- Export with File › Export › Export As: JPG for sharing, PNG for the web.
Worth remembering: standard cards are small; keep body text at 7–8 pt or larger so it stays readable in the preview.
Ways to use this Paper Clipped Business Card Mockup
- Show a QR code card to a client before it goes to print or production.
- Present a minimal logo card in a client proposal or brand guide.
- Use it as the cover image for a front and back card design in your portfolio.
Before you download
- 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.
- Some free mockups ask for credit when you post them. A short line in your caption is enough.
- The preview shows the angle, background and lighting you’ll get.
Need a different angle? The business card mockups category has plenty more free PSD files.
Questions about this mockup
Is it free for commercial use?
Pixpine 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.
Do I need Photoshop?
Yes. This is a PSD mockup built with smart objects, so you edit it in Adobe Photoshop. Any recent CC version works.
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.
