Thick Notebook Mockup
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author Mockups Design
Show a planner design the way it will actually look: on a thick notebook mockup.
It’s a handy file for stationery brands and corporate gift designers. If the paper has texture, drop the opacity of your art by a few percent so the grain shows through.
Clients sign off faster when they can picture the finished piece, and a flat PDF rarely does that as well as a photo of the notebook. If you’re building a full identity, pair it with an envelope or letterhead mockup for a matching set.
Mockups Design created this one and hosts the download on their own site, so you always get the latest version straight from the source.
What’s inside the Thick Notebook Mockup PSD
Open it in Photoshop and you can change:
- Your design, placed through the smart object
- Shadows and highlights on their own layers
- Paper texture you can turn up or down
Add your design to the Thick Notebook Mockup
- Export your artwork as a high-resolution PNG or JPG, around 300 ppi at print size.
- Open the PSD in Photoshop and find the smart object layer, usually named “Your Design” or “Place Here”.
- 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.
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 Thick Notebook Mockup
- Present a planner design in a client proposal or brand guide.
- Show a branded cover on your online shop or product page.
- Use it as the cover image for a journal cover in your portfolio.
Quick notes on this mockup
- Made by Mockups Design. The download size and format are listed on their page.
- Check the licence on the author’s page. Personal and commercial terms differ from file to file.
- 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.
Need a different angle? The notebook mockups category has plenty more free PSD files.
Questions about this mockup
Can I use this notebook mockup for client work?
Mockups Design 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 notebook?
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.
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.
