Polythene Shopping Bag Mockup
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author Zippypixels
This polythene shopping bag mockup is a quick way to show a shopping bag design without a photo shoot.
Good pick for retail brands, merch sellers or anyone putting together a portfolio. Quick tip: glossy packaging picks up highlights over your art; reduce the highlight layer if your logo gets washed out.
Packaging is judged on the shelf in a couple of seconds, so seeing the design on the real shape tells you more than the flat dieline ever will. A matching label or sticker mockup rounds out the set.
Good for
- A shopping bag design
- A tote bag print
- A paper bag logo
The file is made by Zippypixels. The download button takes you to their page, where you get the original file and the licence details.
Polythene Shopping Bag Mockup: editable parts
Everything below is on its own layer:
- Label or box artwork, placed through the smart object
- Background colour
- Shadows
- Base colour of the pack
Editing the Polythene Shopping Bag Mockup, step by step
- Build the label or box art flat, panel by panel.
- Open the file in Photoshop and double-click the smart object thumbnail in the Layers panel.
- Place your design, hide the sample artwork, save, and go back to the main file.
- Check each visible side so the panels line up.
- Export with File › Export › Export As: JPG for sharing, PNG for the web.
One more thing: check barcodes, weights and small legal text at 100% zoom. Packaging clients always look for those.
Ways to use this Polythene Shopping Bag Mockup
- Make two or three colour versions of a tote bag print and let the client pick.
- Share a shopping bag design on Instagram, Behance or Dribbble with a real-looking preview.
- Show a paper bag logo 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.
- 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 bag mockups category has plenty more free PSD files.
Questions about this mockup
Is it free for commercial use?
It's free to download, but the licence belongs to Zippypixels. 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 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.
