PSD Paper Cup Mockup
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author Behance
Presenting a yogurt or dessert cup label? Put it on this paper cup mockup and the client sees the real thing, not a flat file. The paper surface is the main character here, so designs with some contrast stand out best.
Good pick for coffee brands, food packaging designers or anyone putting together a portfolio. Quick tip: try your design on both a light and dark cup colour before choosing one for the final render.
Cafés and coffee brands use renders like this for menus, social posts and supplier pitches. Pair it with a coffee bag or menu mockup for a complete café presentation.
Works well for
- A yogurt or dessert cup label
- A takeaway cup print
- A coffee cup logo
This is a free file from a designer on Behance. When you click download you’ll land on their page to grab it.
What you can edit in this Paper Cup Mockup
Open it in Photoshop and you can change:
- Logo or pattern, placed through the smart object
- Background colour
- Highlights on the curve
How to edit this Paper Cup Mockup in Photoshop
- Keep the design compact. A mark that fits a business card usually fits a cup.
- 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.
- Nudge the logo to the centre of the curve.
- Save a JPG for clients and social media, and keep the PSD for later changes.
Worth remembering: if the file lets you change the lid or sleeve colour, match it to your brand; it pulls the image together.
Best uses for this Paper Cup Mockup
- Present a takeaway cup print in a client proposal or brand guide.
- Use it as the cover image for a yogurt or dessert cup label in your portfolio.
- Show a coffee cup logo to a client before it goes to print or production.
Good to know
- Made by a designer on Behance. 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.
- Check the smart object size before you design, so your artwork fits without stretching.
- Check the licence on the author’s page. Personal and commercial terms differ from file to file.
Browse more free cup mockups on Artistic Orbit, with new files added every day.
Questions about this mockup
Can I use this cup mockup for client work?
A designer on Behance 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 cup colour?
Most cup and mug mockups keep the body colour on its own layer, so you can change it without touching your design.
