Stylish Business Card Mockups
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author Free Mockup Zone
Presenting a front and back card design? Put it on this stylish business card mockup and the client sees the real thing, not a flat file.
Branding studios and freelance designers tend to get the most out of files like this. A small tip: standard cards are small; keep body text at 7–8 pt or larger so it stays readable in the preview.
Print jobs are expensive to redo, so a realistic preview before the order goes out is cheap insurance. If you’re building a full identity, pair it with an envelope or letterhead mockup for a matching set.
This is a free file from Free Mockup Zone. When you click download you’ll land on their page to grab it.
Stylish Business Card Mockups: editable parts
Open it in Photoshop and you can change:
- Your design, placed through the smart object
- Front and back artwork, where both sides are shown
- Shadows and highlights on their own layers
Add your design to the Stylish Business Card Mockups
- Export your artwork as a high-resolution PNG or JPG, around 300 ppi at print size.
- In the Layers panel, find the layer with the small smart object icon and double-click it.
- Place your design, hide the sample artwork, save, and go back to the main file.
- Export a full-size image for your portfolio and a smaller one for social media.
One more thing: export your artwork at the size the smart object asks for; scaling a small file up is the usual reason print mockups look soft.
Ways to use this Stylish Business Card Mockups
- Share a minimal logo card on Instagram, Behance or Dribbble with a real-looking preview.
- Make two or three colour versions of a front and back card design and let the client pick.
- Show a QR code card on your online shop or product page.
Quick notes on this mockup
- Made by Free Mockup Zone. 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.
- The preview shows the angle, background and lighting you’ll get.
Scroll down for similar business card mockups from other designers.
Questions about this mockup
Is it free for commercial use?
Free Mockup Zone 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 put my artwork on the business card?
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.
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.
What size card is this made for?
Most business card mockups use the common 85 × 55 mm or 3.5 × 2 in size. Check the smart object's canvas to be sure before you design.
