{"id":28646,"date":"2024-07-03T17:43:32","date_gmt":"2024-07-03T12:13:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/?p=28646"},"modified":"2024-11-04T15:22:53","modified_gmt":"2024-11-04T09:52:53","slug":"how-to-make-book-mockup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/blog\/how-to-make-book-mockup\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Book Mockups for Free in 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Bring your book to life before printing with Mockey&#8217;s free online book mockup generator. It&#8217;s an easy way to see your design and create excitement for your book before it\u2019s published.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-editorskit-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/make-book-mockup-with-mockey-ai-1024x538.webp\" alt=\"make book mockup with mockey ai\" class=\"wp-image-28707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/make-book-mockup-with-mockey-ai-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/make-book-mockup-with-mockey-ai-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/make-book-mockup-with-mockey-ai-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/make-book-mockup-with-mockey-ai-150x79.webp 150w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/make-book-mockup-with-mockey-ai.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 has-custom-font-size has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/mockups\/print\/book\" style=\"border-radius:10px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>Create Book Mockups Now<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#make-book-mockups-that-engage-readers\">Make Book Mockups that Engage Readers<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-to-make-book-mockups-for-free-with-mockey\">How to Make Book Mockups for Free with Mockey<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-to-make-a-book-mockup-in-canva\">How to Make a Book Mockup in Canva<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-to-make-a-book-mockup-in-illustrator\">How to Make a Book Mockup in Illustrator<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-to-make-a-book-mockup-in-photoshop\">How to Make a Book Mockup in Photoshop<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#easily-create-realistic-book-mockups\">Easily Create Realistic Book Mockups<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#easily-polish-your-book-mockups\">Easily Polish Your Book Mockups<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#to-conclude\">To Conclude<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#fa-qs\">FAQs<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"make-book-mockups-that-engage-readers\">Make Book Mockups that Engage Readers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A great manuscript might take months to complete, but creating a beautiful book mockup is much quicker. With Mockey\u2019s book mockup generator online, you can see how your book will look in just minutes, without needing any design skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use Mockey throughout your book publishing journey. Test ideas, present suggestions to clients and authors, and make final book mockups for marketing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mockey&#8217;s book mockup generator lets you make realistic <strong><a aria-label=\"3D mockups (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/3d-mockup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">3D mockups<\/a><\/strong> that glimpse so real, that readers will want to flip through the pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-make-book-mockups-for-free-with-mockey\">How to Make Book Mockups for Free with Mockey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With the help of Mockey, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/mockups\/print\/book\" class=\"ek-link\"><strong>create book mockup online for free<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-1-launch-mockey-ai\">Step 1: Launch Mockey.ai<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit Mockey.ai. On the homepage, follow &#8220;<strong>Mockups &lt; Print &lt; Book<\/strong>&#8221; to discover various templates. Consider signing up over there.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/07\/follow-mockups-then-print-and-then-book-to-discover-various-templates-1024x538.webp\" alt=\"follow mockups, then print, and then book to discover various templates\" class=\"wp-image-34217\" style=\"border-width:2px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/07\/follow-mockups-then-print-and-then-book-to-discover-various-templates-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/07\/follow-mockups-then-print-and-then-book-to-discover-various-templates-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/07\/follow-mockups-then-print-and-then-book-to-discover-various-templates-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/07\/follow-mockups-then-print-and-then-book-to-discover-various-templates-150x79.webp 150w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/07\/follow-mockups-then-print-and-then-book-to-discover-various-templates.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-2-choose-a-book-template\">Step 2: Choose a Book Template<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>There are numerous book mockup templates available that are unique compared to other <strong><a aria-label=\"book mockup generators (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/book-mockup-generator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">book mockup generators<\/a><\/strong>. Select your preferred template.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-editorskit-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/mockey-book-template-1024x538.webp\" alt=\"mockey book template on how to make book mockup\" class=\"wp-image-28675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/mockey-book-template-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/mockey-book-template-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/mockey-book-template-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/mockey-book-template-150x79.webp 150w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/mockey-book-template.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-3-add-your-book-design\">Step 3: Add Your Book Design<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>There are a number of options on the left. Click &#8220;<strong>Add Design<\/strong>&#8221; to upload a logo or design to customize.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-editorskit-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/upload-book-design-in-mockey-1024x538.webp\" alt=\"upload book design in mockey\" class=\"wp-image-28697\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/upload-book-design-in-mockey-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/upload-book-design-in-mockey-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/upload-book-design-in-mockey-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/upload-book-design-in-mockey-150x79.webp 150w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/upload-book-design-in-mockey.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-4-customize-your-book-mockup\">Step 4: Customize Your Book Mockup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>By choosing the color or resizing the position of your design, you can customize your design in any way you like.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-editorskit-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/customize-book-mockup-with-mockey-1024x538.webp\" alt=\"customize book mockup with mockey\" class=\"wp-image-28699\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/customize-book-mockup-with-mockey-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/customize-book-mockup-with-mockey-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/customize-book-mockup-with-mockey-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/customize-book-mockup-with-mockey-150x79.webp 150w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/customize-book-mockup-with-mockey.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-5-download-your-book-mockup-for-free-with-no-watermark\">Step 5: Download Your Book Mockup for free With No Watermark<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Now, click the &#8220;<strong>Download<\/strong>&#8221; option to download your book mockup. You can download your image in <strong>400x500px<\/strong> for free without any watermark.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-editorskit-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/download-your-book-mockup-for-free-with-no-watermark-1024x538.webp\" alt=\"download your book mockup for free with no watermark\" class=\"wp-image-28702\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/download-your-book-mockup-for-free-with-no-watermark-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/download-your-book-mockup-for-free-with-no-watermark-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/download-your-book-mockup-for-free-with-no-watermark-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/download-your-book-mockup-for-free-with-no-watermark-150x79.webp 150w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/download-your-book-mockup-for-free-with-no-watermark.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You can Upgrade your plan as well. The benefits you get:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u2714\ufe0f No Ads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2714\ufe0f PNG file format<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2714\ufe0f Mockup Bundles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2714\ufe0f Pro backgrounds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Mockey.ai Pricing Plan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We know you might be concerned about the cost of the premium plans, but rest assured, they are completely affordable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-editorskit-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/mockey-pricing-plan-1024x538.webp\" alt=\"mockey pricing plan\" class=\"wp-image-28704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/mockey-pricing-plan-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/mockey-pricing-plan-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/mockey-pricing-plan-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/mockey-pricing-plan-150x79.webp 150w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/mockey-pricing-plan.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>PRO:<\/strong> $7.4\/month (Billed Yearly)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>MAX:<\/strong> $23.3\/month (Billed Yearly)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>LIFE TIME PRO :<\/strong> $199 one time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> There is a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=in.blinkstore.mocky.twa&amp;hl=en_IN\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Mockey Android app  (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Mockey Android app <\/a><\/strong>for smartphone users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-make-a-book-mockup-in-canva\">How to Make a Book Mockup in Canva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To create a book mockup in Canva:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Canva (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Canva<\/a><\/strong> on your app or web browser. Go to <strong>Apps<\/strong> and select <strong>Mockups<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-editorskit-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/select-mockups-in-apps-canva-1024x538.webp\" alt=\"select mockups in apps canva\" class=\"wp-image-28724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/select-mockups-in-apps-canva-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/select-mockups-in-apps-canva-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/select-mockups-in-apps-canva-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/select-mockups-in-apps-canva-150x79.webp 150w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/select-mockups-in-apps-canva.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the <strong>Print tab<\/strong> and select <strong>Book mockups<\/strong>. In the gallery, explore the book mockups. You can filter by category: portrait, square, softcover, or hardcover books. Then, pick your preferred template.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-editorskit-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/select-book-mockups-in-print-tab-on-how-to-make-a-book-mockup-in-canva-1024x538.webp\" alt=\"select book mockups in print tab on how to make a book mockup in canva\" class=\"wp-image-28726\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/select-book-mockups-in-print-tab-on-how-to-make-a-book-mockup-in-canva-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/select-book-mockups-in-print-tab-on-how-to-make-a-book-mockup-in-canva-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/select-book-mockups-in-print-tab-on-how-to-make-a-book-mockup-in-canva-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/select-book-mockups-in-print-tab-on-how-to-make-a-book-mockup-in-canva-150x79.webp 150w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/select-book-mockups-in-print-tab-on-how-to-make-a-book-mockup-in-canva.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click &#8220;<strong>Select<\/strong>,&#8221; then pick an image you uploaded or a Canva design for your book mockup. To use a new image, click &#8220;<strong>Upload<\/strong>&#8221; and add a PNG or JPG file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap&nbsp;<strong>Adjust image<\/strong>&nbsp;to scale, flip, and align your design on the mockup template. Once you\u2019re happy with the modifications, hit&nbsp;<strong>Save<\/strong>&nbsp;to preview your book mockup.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-make-a-book-mockup-in-illustrator\">How to Make a Book Mockup in Illustrator<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s how to create a book mockup in Adobe Illustrator:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-091376c8a9d7cdd2a2201c987257e090\" style=\"color:#2b1c94\"><strong>Setting Up the Book Cover Design<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create a new Illustrator file with two layers: one for a reference image and one for your artwork.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-editorskit-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/reference-layer-on-how-to-make-a-book-mockup-in-illustrator-1024x538.webp\" alt=\"reference layer on how to make a book mockup in illustrator\" class=\"wp-image-28733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/reference-layer-on-how-to-make-a-book-mockup-in-illustrator-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/reference-layer-on-how-to-make-a-book-mockup-in-illustrator-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/reference-layer-on-how-to-make-a-book-mockup-in-illustrator-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/reference-layer-on-how-to-make-a-book-mockup-in-illustrator-150x79.webp 150w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/reference-layer-on-how-to-make-a-book-mockup-in-illustrator.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Place a book cover reference image on the reference layer and lock it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On the artwork layer, draw a rectangle to represent the width of the book cover.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-editorskit-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/draw-a-rectangle-1024x538.webp\" alt=\"draw a rectangle\" class=\"wp-image-28735\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/draw-a-rectangle-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/draw-a-rectangle-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/draw-a-rectangle-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/draw-a-rectangle-150x79.webp 150w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/draw-a-rectangle.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Divide the rectangle to create shapes for the front cover, spine, and back cover.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-e54a858bc47d511bf202a0713882db2a\" style=\"color:#2b1c94\"><strong>Creating the 3D Effect<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use the Perspective Grid tool in Illustrator to set up a 3D template.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Draw a rectangle for the front cover and fill it with a color.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Draw a rectangle for the spine, fill it with a different color, and place it behind the front cover.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select both rectangles, then go to Object &gt; Envelope Distort &gt; Make with Top Object to apply perspective distortion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat the process for the back cover.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turn off the Perspective Grid tool to view the 3D book mockup.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-e500086b1c46c919f11ff0b9425f8da2\" style=\"color:#2b1c94\"><strong>Applying Graphics and Exporting<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add your book cover artwork to the front, spine, and back cover shapes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adjust materials, lighting, and angles in Adobe Dimension for a realistic 3D effect.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Export the final 3D book cover mockup for presentation and sharing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>By following these steps, you can create a professional and engaging 3D book mockup using Adobe Illustrator and Dimension. For more advanced features, you can look for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/blog\/adobe-illustrator-alternative\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Adobe Illustrator alternatives (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Adobe Illustrator alternatives<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-make-a-book-mockup-in-photoshop\">How to Make a Book Mockup in Photoshop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s how to create a book mockup in Photoshop:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-b876ac1b965d85b14d77072f64b9bc19\" style=\"color:#2b1c94\"><strong>1. Download a Mockup Template<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Get a book mockup template in PSD format from a source like Mockey: <a href=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/mockups\/print\/book\" class=\"ek-link\"><strong>Mockey Book Mockups<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-editorskit-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/mockey-book-template-1024x538.webp\" alt=\"mockey book template on how to make book mockup\" class=\"wp-image-28675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/mockey-book-template-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/mockey-book-template-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/mockey-book-template-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/mockey-book-template-150x79.webp 150w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/mockey-book-template.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-293adaafcd4b38070f5a741cf1a5e597\" style=\"color:#2b1c94\"><strong>2. Open in Photoshop<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the PSD file in Photoshop. You&#8217;ll see smart object layers for the front cover, back cover, and spine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-editorskit-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/smart-object-layer-on-how-to-make-a-book-mockup-in-photoshop-1024x538.webp\" alt=\"smart object layer on how to make a book mockup in photoshop\" class=\"wp-image-28740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/smart-object-layer-on-how-to-make-a-book-mockup-in-photoshop-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/smart-object-layer-on-how-to-make-a-book-mockup-in-photoshop-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/smart-object-layer-on-how-to-make-a-book-mockup-in-photoshop-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/smart-object-layer-on-how-to-make-a-book-mockup-in-photoshop-150x79.webp 150w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/smart-object-layer-on-how-to-make-a-book-mockup-in-photoshop.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-7837add778c2e5abf4777e77866588e5\" style=\"color:#2b1c94\"><strong>3. Insert Your Design<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Double-click each smart object layer and paste your book cover design. Photoshop will automatically fit your design to the 3D book shape.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-476f3d33e25d7c25ec2556284c23f637\" style=\"color:#2b1c94\"><strong>4. Adjust Colors and Lighting<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Match the color and lighting of the back cover and spine to the front cover. You can also tweak the shadows and highlights.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-7dd014d9f569cb8233a7edd22b57d1bc\" style=\"color:#2b1c94\"><strong>5. Optional Reflection Effect<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For a reflection effect, duplicate the front cover layer, rotate it slightly, change the blend mode to Screen, and use a layer mask to fade the reflection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-editorskit-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/use-reflection-effect-to-make-a-book-mockup-in-photoshop-1024x538.webp\" alt=\"use reflection effect to make a book mockup in photoshop\" class=\"wp-image-28742\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/use-reflection-effect-to-make-a-book-mockup-in-photoshop-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/use-reflection-effect-to-make-a-book-mockup-in-photoshop-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/use-reflection-effect-to-make-a-book-mockup-in-photoshop-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/use-reflection-effect-to-make-a-book-mockup-in-photoshop-150x79.webp 150w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/06\/use-reflection-effect-to-make-a-book-mockup-in-photoshop.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-28a22fbac7d65d1ddb2b90a695ef6873\" style=\"color:#2b1c94\"><strong>6. Save Your Work<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once you&#8217;re done, save the PSD file. Your book mockup is now ready for use in presentations or marketing materials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The main steps are downloading a good mockup template, adding your design to the smart objects, and making minor adjustments to the lighting and effects. With practice, you can create professional-looking 3D book mockups in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/products\/photoshop.html\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Photoshop (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Photoshop<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"easily-create-realistic-book-mockups\">Easily Create Realistic Book Mockups<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Curious to see how your book cover will be examined without the expense of printing a sample? Mockey&#8217;s book mockup generator lets you make book mockups in various styles, such as hardcover, square, paperback, or portrait.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just pick a template, Upload Design, and create realistic mockups quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"easily-polish-your-book-mockups\">Easily Polish Your Book Mockups<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like readers to eagerly await the book release? Make book mockups that feel so real, that they&#8217;ll think they can already hold it. Use Mockey&#8217;s Mockups tools to bring your book to life: easily adjust size, alignment, and appearance with just a few clicks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"to-conclude\">To Conclude<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mockey is a free book mockup generator that lets you create professional book mockups effortlessly, without watermarks. It provides realistic templates for books that you can customize with your own cover design. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Mockey, it&#8217;s easy to make attractive 3D mockups that highlight your book&#8217;s cover and interior. These mockups are ideal for Amazon A+ content, social media posts, and other marketing materials to attract potential readers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fa-qs\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1719465717141\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How to make a mock up book?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>To create a mock-up book, you can use free online tools such as Mockey or DIY Book Designs. These tools let you upload your book cover image and create lifelike 3D mockups of your book in different styles like open book, hardcover, or paperback.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1719465726438\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can I create my own mockup?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, you can make your own mockups with Mockey AI&#8217;s free online tool. They have over 5,000 unique templates in 25+ categories like books, t-shirts, hoodies, business cards, stickers, and more.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1719465741270\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What is a 3D mockup of a book cover?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>A 3D book cover mockup is a digital image that shows what a book looks like in real life, like on a table or in someone&#8217;s hands. These mockups help authors, publishers, and designers see how the book cover will look before printing it.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1719465755136\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How to create a mockup in Canva?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>To create a mockup in Canva, start by uploading your design and mockup template. Resize the mockup to fit your design, adjust its transparency, and then save it as a JPEG.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1719465774553\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How to make a 3d book mockup?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>To make a 3D book mockup, first, upload your book cover design to an online mockup tool such as Mockey or Canva. Then, choose a template and adjust the mockup using different settings.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Related reading:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/blog\/what-is-a-mockup\/\" class=\"ek-link\">What<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/blog\/what-is-a-mockup\/\" class=\"ek-link\"><strong> is a Mockup? Its Types and How to Create for Free<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/blog\/best-mockup-websites\/\"><strong>10 Best Mockup Websites for Stunning Design Templates<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/blog\/best-mockup-tools\/\">10 Best Mockup Tools to Create Product Mockups in 2024<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/blog\/best-t-shirt-mockup-sites\/\"><strong>10 Best T Shirt Mockup Sites in 2024<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/blog\/how-to-make-mug-mockup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\"><strong>How to Make Mug Mockups Online \u2013 Quick Guide<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/blog\/how-to-make-sticker-mockups\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\"><strong>How to Make Sticker Mockups in 2024<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/blog\/how-to-create-product-mockups\/\">How to Create Product Mockups for Free Using Mockey<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/blog\/yearbook-cover-ideas\/\" class=\"ek-link\">30 Cool and Creative Yearbook Cover Ideas in 2024<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/blog\/t-shirt-mockup-generators\/\" class=\"ek-link\">15 Best T-Shirt Mockup Generators In 2024 (Free &amp; Paid)<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bring your book to life before printing with Mockey&#8217;s free online book mockup generator. 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