Tag Mockup
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author Alien Valley
A price tag looks better on a tag mockup than on a white artboard, and this mockup is set up for exactly that.
Good pick for craft sellers, packaging designers or anyone putting together a portfolio. Quick 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 label or tag 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.
This is a free file from Alien Valley. When you click download you’ll land on their page to grab it.
Editable options in the Tag Mockup PSD
Open it in Photoshop and you can change:
- Your design, placed through the smart object
- Paper texture you can turn up or down
- Front and back artwork, where both sides are shown
How to edit this Tag Mockup in Photoshop
- 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.
- Drop your artwork in, fit it to the canvas, save and close. The mockup updates by itself.
- Turn the texture layer up or down to match the paper you’ll print on.
- Export a full-size image for your portfolio and a smaller one for social media.
Worth remembering: if the paper has texture, drop the opacity of your art by a few percent so the grain shows through.
Best uses for this Tag Mockup
- Show a price tag to a client before it goes to print or production.
- Show a product label on your online shop or product page.
- Present a clothing label in a client proposal or brand guide.
Quick notes on this mockup
- Made by Alien Valley. The download size and format are listed on their page.
- Built for Adobe Photoshop. A recent CC version handles the smart objects best.
- Some free mockups ask for credit when you post them. A short line in your caption is enough.
- The preview shows the angle, background and lighting you’ll get.
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Questions about this mockup
Can I use this label or tag mockup for client work?
Alien Valley 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.
Will my artwork look printed or pasted on?
Most print mockups keep the paper texture and lighting on separate layers above your design, so it takes on the grain and shadows. If it still looks too clean, lower the opacity of your artwork a little.
Why does the download open another website?
We list free files from designers around the web and link to the original page, so Alien Valley gets the visit and you get the file exactly as they published it.
