X-Stand Banner Mockup
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author Designbolts
A x-stand banner mockup, made for presenting an event banner. Drop in your artwork and the lighting and shadows stay as they are.
It’s a handy file for print shops and retailers. Tip: match the brightness of your design to the scene; a very bright graphic in a shaded spot looks pasted in.
Agencies use scenes like this in pitch decks, where a realistic placement often sells the idea more than the artwork alone. Combine it with a poster or bus stop ad to show the campaign across several placements.
Works well for
- An event banner
- A street banner
- A sale banner
This is a free file from Designbolts. When you click download you’ll land on their page to grab it.
What you can edit in this X-Stand Banner Mockup
Open it in Photoshop and you can change:
- Ad artwork, placed through the smart object
- Lighting and shadow layers
- Brightness to match the scene
- Glow layer for backlit scenes, where included
How to edit this X-Stand Banner Mockup in Photoshop
- Keep the ad simple: one image, a short headline and the logo.
- In the Layers panel, find the layer with the small smart object icon and double-click it.
- Paste your design, resize it to fill the area, then save (Ctrl/Cmd + S) and close that tab.
- Export a full-size image for your portfolio and a smaller one for social media.
Worth remembering: night or backlit scenes usually have a glow layer. Push it up for lightboxes, down for printed paper.
Best uses for this X-Stand Banner Mockup
- Share a street banner on Instagram, Behance or Dribbble with a real-looking preview.
- Present a sale banner in a client proposal or brand guide.
- Use it as the cover image for an event banner in your portfolio.
Quick notes on this mockup
- Made by Designbolts. 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.
- Built for Adobe Photoshop. A recent CC version handles the smart objects best.
More free banner mockups are listed below, each linking to the original author.
Questions about this mockup
Is it free for commercial use?
It's free to download, but the licence belongs to Designbolts. Check their page: it states whether commercial use is allowed and if attribution is needed.
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.
Do I need Photoshop?
Yes. This is a PSD mockup built with smart objects, so you edit it in Adobe Photoshop. Any recent CC version works.
Can I change the surroundings?
Usually only lighting and shadows are adjustable. The street, sky or building are part of the photo.
