Pendrive Mockup
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author Mockups Design
This pendrive mockup is one of the simpler ways to present merch branding or a small logo convincingly.
Merch brands and Etsy sellers tend to get the most out of files like this. Change the background colour to your brand palette; it does more for the final image than people expect.
Merch and gift ideas are much easier to approve when people can see them on the real object.
This is a free file from Mockups Design. When you click download you’ll land on their page to grab it.
What’s inside the Pendrive Mockup PSD
Open it in Photoshop and you can change:
- Logo or artwork, placed through the smart object
- Object colour, where included
- Shadows
- Background colour
Add your design to the Pendrive Mockup
- Simplify the design a little; fine details get lost on small objects.
- Open the PSD in Photoshop and find the smart object layer, usually named “Your Design” or “Place Here”.
- Paste your design, resize it to fill the area, then save (Ctrl/Cmd + S) and close that tab.
- Change the background colour at the bottom of the layer stack.
- Export a full-size image for your portfolio and a smaller one for social media.
Keep your artwork simple. Small objects shrink details quickly, so a bold mark reads better than fine lines.
Where the Pendrive Mockup works best
- Show merch branding to a client before it goes to print or production.
- Present a small logo in a client proposal or brand guide.
- Make two or three colour versions of a pattern and let the client pick.
Before you download
- Made by Mockups Design. The download size and format are listed on their page.
- Check the smart object size before you design, so your artwork fits without stretching.
- The preview shows the angle, background and lighting you’ll get.
More free accessories 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 Mockups Design. 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.
Can I change the background?
Most object mockups have a background colour or image layer at the bottom of the stack that you can swap.
