PSD A4 Paper Mockup
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author Graphic Google
If you’re presenting a movie poster, this A4 paper mockup makes the idea feel real before anything is produced. The paper surface is the main character here, so designs with some contrast stand out best.
Useful for illustrators as much as for event promoters. One thing worth knowing: match the brightness of your design to the scene; a very bright graphic in a shaded spot looks pasted in.
Agencies use scenes like this in pitch decks, where a realistic placement often sells the idea more than the artwork alone. Show the same visual on a billboard and a flyer to present a consistent campaign.
Good for
- A movie poster
- An art print
- A gig poster
The file is made by Graphic Google. The download button takes you to their page, where you get the original file and the licence details.
Editable options in the A4 Paper Mockup PSD
The PSD is layered, so you can change:
- Ad artwork, placed through the smart object
- Lighting and shadow layers
- Brightness to match the scene
- Glow layer for backlit scenes, where included
How to edit this A4 Paper Mockup in Photoshop
- Keep the ad simple: one image, a short headline and the logo.
- Open the file in Photoshop and double-click the smart object thumbnail in the Layers panel.
- Drop your artwork in, fit it to the canvas, save and close. The mockup updates by itself.
- Use the glow layer for night or backlit scenes.
- Export with File › Export › Export As: JPG for sharing, PNG for the web.
Check your artwork’s aspect ratio against the smart object before you start, or faces and logos get cropped.
Best uses for this A4 Paper Mockup
- Use it as the cover image for an art print in your portfolio.
- Present a campaign visual in a client proposal or brand guide.
- Make two or three colour versions of a gig poster and let the client pick.
Before you download
- Made by Graphic Google. The download size and format are listed on their page.
- Built for Adobe Photoshop. A recent CC version handles the smart objects best.
- The preview shows the angle, background and lighting you’ll get.
Browse more free poster mockups on Artistic Orbit, with new files added every day.
Questions about this mockup
What licence does it come with?
Graphic Google 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.
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 surroundings?
Usually only lighting and shadows are adjustable. The street, sky or building are part of the photo.
