Realistic Software Box Mockup
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author Behance
Show product packaging the way it will actually look: on a software box mockup.
Packaging designers and e-commerce brands tend to get the most out of files like this. Tip: render two colour versions side by side. Clients choose faster when they compare.
A realistic render saves a round of physical samples, which for packaging can take weeks.
Credit goes to a designer on Behance. We link to their download page rather than re-uploading the file, so check their terms there before commercial use.
Realistic Software Box Mockup: editable parts
The PSD is layered, so you can change:
- Label or box artwork, placed through the smart object
- Background colour
- Base colour of the pack
- Shadows
How to edit this Realistic Software Box Mockup in Photoshop
- Build the label or box art flat, panel by panel.
- 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.
- Check each visible side so the panels line up.
- Export a full-size image for your portfolio and a smaller one for social media.
Worth remembering: glossy packaging picks up highlights over your art; reduce the highlight layer if your logo gets washed out.
Ways to use this Realistic Software Box Mockup
- Share a gift box design on Instagram, Behance or Dribbble with a real-looking preview.
- Make two or three colour versions of a mailer box and let the client pick.
- Show product packaging 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.
- 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.
- Built for Adobe Photoshop. A recent CC version handles the smart objects best.
More free box 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 a designer on Behance. Check their page: it states whether commercial use is allowed and if attribution is needed.
How do I put my artwork on the box?
Find the smart object layer (it has a small icon on its thumbnail), double-click it, place your design, then save and close that tab.
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.
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.
