T-shirt Mockup PSD
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author PSD Zone
Show a back print the way it will actually look: on a t-shirt mockup.
It’s a handy file for print-on-demand shops and merch sellers. Quick tip: if the print looks too sharp, a very slight blur (0.3 px) makes it sit into the fabric.
Print-on-demand shops use images like this for listings, so the realism of the folds matters more than people think.
Good for
- A back print
- A slogan
- A small chest logo
Credit goes to PSD Zone. We link to their download page rather than re-uploading the file, so check their terms there before commercial use.
T-shirt Mockup: editable parts
Main things you can change in Photoshop:
- Print design, placed through the smart object
- Shadows and highlights
- Background colour
- Folds and wrinkles that wrap your print
Editing the T-shirt Mockup, step by step
- Save your print as a PNG with a transparent background.
- Open the file in Photoshop and double-click the smart object thumbnail in the Layers panel.
- Drop your artwork in, fit it to the canvas, save and close. The mockup updates by itself.
- Change the fabric colour with the colour fill layer.
- Export a full-size image for your portfolio and a smaller one for social media.
One more thing: place the design as a flat PNG with a transparent background, then let the fabric displacement do the folds.
Best uses for this T-shirt Mockup
- Make two or three colour versions of a band merch print and let the client pick.
- Show a back print on your online shop or product page.
- Show a slogan to a client before it goes to print or production.
Good to know
- Made by PSD 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.
- Some free mockups ask for credit when you post them. A short line in your caption is enough.
Scroll down for similar t shirt mockups from other designers.
Questions about this mockup
What licence does it come with?
PSD 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 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.
Does the print follow the fabric folds?
Better apparel mockups use a displacement map or warp so the print follows the wrinkles. Check the preview: if the folds show through the logo, it does.
Why does the download open another website?
We list free files from designers around the web and link to the original page, so PSD Zone gets the visit and you get the file exactly as they published it.
