PSD Paper Bag Mockups
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author Behance
This paper bag mockup is one of the simpler ways to present a shopping bag design or a paper bag logo convincingly. Because it’s paper, the material shows through a little, which keeps the result believable.
Useful for boutiques as much as for retail brands. Tip: build the label or dieline flat first, then place it; bending text inside the mockup is harder to fix later.
It’s also handy for crowdfunding pages and pitch decks, when the product exists but the packaging hasn’t been printed yet. A matching label or sticker mockup rounds out the set.
Use it for
- A shopping bag design
- A paper bag logo
- A tote bag print
A designer on Behance created this one and hosts the download on their own site, so you always get the latest version straight from the source.
Paper Bag Mockups: editable parts
Main things you can change in Photoshop:
- Label or box artwork, placed through the smart object
- Background colour
- Gloss and highlight layers
How to edit this Paper Bag Mockups in Photoshop
- Finish the label first, with barcode and small print in place.
- 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.
Worth remembering: render two colour versions side by side. Clients choose faster when they compare.
Best uses for this Paper Bag Mockups
- Use it as the cover image for a shopping bag design in your portfolio.
- Show a tote bag print to a client before it goes to print or production.
- Show a paper bag logo on your online shop or product page.
Before you download
- Made by a designer on Behance. 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.
- The preview shows the angle, background and lighting you’ll get.
- Check the smart object size before you design, so your artwork fits without stretching.
Browse more free bag mockups on Artistic Orbit, with new files added every day.
Questions about this mockup
What licence does it come with?
That depends on the author's terms. The download page lists what is allowed; when in doubt, ask the author directly.
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.
Is the design wrapped around the shape?
Round packs usually use warp or displacement so the label bends with the shape. Flat boxes use separate smart objects for each visible side.
