Stack Magazine Mockup
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author Anthony Boyd Graphics
A stack magazine mockup, made for presenting a company newsletter. Drop in your artwork and the lighting and shadows stay as they are.
Useful for publishers as much as for design students. Tip: keep text at least a few millimetres from the edge. The mockup shows the trim, and cramped margins read as a mistake.
Seeing a layout on a real magazine is also the easiest way to catch problems early. A phone number that looked fine on screen can turn out too small once it sits on paper.
Credit goes to Anthony Boyd Graphics. We link to their download page rather than re-uploading the file, so check their terms there before commercial use.
What’s inside the Stack Magazine Mockup PSD
The PSD is layered, so you can change:
- Your design, placed through the smart object
- Shadows and highlights on their own layers
- Front and back artwork, where both sides are shown
How to use the Stack Magazine Mockup
- Set up the design flat at the real print size and keep text inside a safe margin.
- 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.
- Save a JPG for clients and social media, and keep the PSD for later changes.
Use CMYK-friendly colours in the artwork itself, even though the mockup is RGB, so what the client sees is close to print.
Best uses for this Stack Magazine Mockup
- Make two or three colour versions of a magazine cover and let the client pick.
- Use it as the cover image for a company newsletter in your portfolio.
- Share an editorial spread on Instagram, Behance or Dribbble with a real-looking preview.
Before you download
- Made by Anthony Boyd Graphics. 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.
- Built for Adobe Photoshop. A recent CC version handles the smart objects best.
- Check the licence on the author’s page. Personal and commercial terms differ from file to file.
Browse more free magazine mockups on Artistic Orbit, with new files added every day.
Questions about this mockup
Can I use this magazine mockup for client work?
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.
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 show both sides?
It depends on the file. Many print mockups include a front and a back smart object; the preview usually shows whether both sides are visible.
