Tote Bag Mockups
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author Zippypixels
A tote bag mockup, made for presenting a tote bag print. Drop in your artwork and the lighting and shadows stay as they are.
Good pick for boutiques, retail brands or anyone putting together a portfolio. A small tip: glossy packaging picks up highlights over your art; reduce the highlight layer if your logo gets washed out.
It’s also handy for crowdfunding pages and pitch decks, when the product exists but the packaging hasn’t been printed yet. A matching label or sticker mockup rounds out the set.
Zippypixels created this one and hosts the download on their own site, so you always get the latest version straight from the source.
Tote Bag Mockups: editable parts
Main things you can change in Photoshop:
- Label or box artwork, placed through the smart object
- Base colour of the pack
- Background colour
- Gloss and highlight layers
Editing the Tote Bag Mockups, step by step
- Finish the label first, with barcode and small print in place.
- Open the PSD in Photoshop and find the smart object layer, usually named “Your Design” or “Place Here”.
- Paste your design, resize it to fill the area, then save (Ctrl/Cmd + S) and close that tab.
- Check each visible side so the panels line up.
- Save a JPG for clients and social media, and keep the PSD for later changes.
One more thing: build the label or dieline flat first, then place it; bending text inside the mockup is harder to fix later.
Ways to use this Tote Bag Mockups
- Present a shopping bag design in a client proposal or brand guide.
- Make two or three colour versions of a paper bag logo and let the client pick.
- Show a tote bag print to a client before it goes to print or production.
Quick notes on this mockup
- Made by Zippypixels. The download size and format are listed on their page.
- Check the smart object size before you design, so your artwork fits without stretching.
- Built for Adobe Photoshop. A recent CC version handles the smart objects best.
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Questions about this mockup
Is it free for commercial use?
Zippypixels 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 bag?
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.
Is the design wrapped around the shape?
Round packs usually use warp or displacement so the label bends with the shape. Flat boxes use separate smart objects for each visible side.
Why does the download open another website?
We list free files from designers around the web and link to the original page, so Zippypixels gets the visit and you get the file exactly as they published it.
