{"id":32992,"date":"2024-10-22T12:30:34","date_gmt":"2024-10-22T07:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/?p=32992"},"modified":"2025-01-29T09:43:33","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T04:13:33","slug":"how-to-create-a-poster-mockup-in-photoshop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/blog\/how-to-create-a-poster-mockup-in-photoshop\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create a Poster Mockup in Photoshop in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This tutorial will show you how to create a poster mockup in Photoshop in 2025 and beyond. You&#8217;ll learn how to make a smart object, frame the poster, and add realistic shadows as a final touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/09\/make-poster-mockup-with-mockey-1024x538.webp\" alt=\"make poster mockup with mockey\" class=\"wp-image-33045\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/09\/make-poster-mockup-with-mockey-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/09\/make-poster-mockup-with-mockey-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/09\/make-poster-mockup-with-mockey-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/09\/make-poster-mockup-with-mockey-150x79.webp 150w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/09\/make-poster-mockup-with-mockey.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\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/mockups\/print\/poster\" 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)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Create a Poster Mockups for Free 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=\"#what-is-a-poster-mockup\">What is a Poster Mockup?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#a-how-to-create-a-smart-object-in-photoshop\">A. How to Create a Smart Object in Photoshop<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#b-how-to-create-a-poster-mockup-in-photoshop\">B. How to Create a Poster Mockup in Photoshop<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#c-how-to-make-a-frame-poster-mockup-in-photoshop\">C. How to Make a Frame Poster Mockup in Photoshop<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#best-way-how-to-create-poster-mockups\">Best Way How to Create Poster Mockups<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#conclusion\">Conclusion<\/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=\"what-is-a-poster-mockup\"><strong>What is a Poster Mockup?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Poster mockups are digital illustrations that indicate how a designed poster will appear in actual environments. They are essential for designers and marketers, enabling them to visualize and showcase their creations in a more captivating way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"a-how-to-create-a-smart-object-in-photoshop\"><strong>A. How to Create a Smart Object in Photoshop<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We took the idea from <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/design.tutsplus.com\/tutorials\/how-to-create-a-poster-mockup-in-photoshop--cms-108601\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Envatotuts+<\/a><\/strong> to make a poster mockup in Photoshop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Open the shop picture in Adobe Photoshop. Select the Rectangle Tool and draw a rectangle sized <strong>2460 px by 3420 pixels<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/09\/draw-a-rectangle-sized-2460-px-by-3420-pixels-in-photoshop-1024x538.webp\" alt=\"draw a rectangle sized 2460 px by 3420 pixels in photoshop\" class=\"wp-image-33004\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/09\/draw-a-rectangle-sized-2460-px-by-3420-pixels-in-photoshop-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/09\/draw-a-rectangle-sized-2460-px-by-3420-pixels-in-photoshop-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/09\/draw-a-rectangle-sized-2460-px-by-3420-pixels-in-photoshop-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/09\/draw-a-rectangle-sized-2460-px-by-3420-pixels-in-photoshop-150x79.webp 150w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/09\/draw-a-rectangle-sized-2460-px-by-3420-pixels-in-photoshop.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Rename the rectangle layer. Right-click on the layer and prefer &#8220;<strong>Convert to Smart Object<\/strong>.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/09\/right-click-on-the-layer-and-prefer-convert-to-smart-object-1024x538.webp\" alt=\"right-click on the layer and prefer convert to smart object\" class=\"wp-image-33006\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/09\/right-click-on-the-layer-and-prefer-convert-to-smart-object-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/09\/right-click-on-the-layer-and-prefer-convert-to-smart-object-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/09\/right-click-on-the-layer-and-prefer-convert-to-smart-object-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/09\/right-click-on-the-layer-and-prefer-convert-to-smart-object-150x79.webp 150w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/09\/right-click-on-the-layer-and-prefer-convert-to-smart-object.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"b-how-to-create-a-poster-mockup-in-photoshop\"><strong>B. How to Create a Poster Mockup in Photoshop<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>How to mockup a poster in Photoshop? Here is a step-by-step guide on how to create a poster mockup in Photoshop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Resize the Poster Mockup Design layer to 57% using <strong>Edit &gt; Free Transform<\/strong> so it fits the wall. Then, move the layer into its own folder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/09\/move-the-layer-into-its-own-folder-1024x538.webp\" alt=\"move the layer into its own folder\" class=\"wp-image-33009\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/09\/move-the-layer-into-its-own-folder-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/09\/move-the-layer-into-its-own-folder-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/09\/move-the-layer-into-its-own-folder-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/09\/move-the-layer-into-its-own-folder-150x79.webp 150w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/09\/move-the-layer-into-its-own-folder.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Choose the Background layer, then go to <strong>Select &gt; Subject<\/strong>. Invert the selection by hitting <strong>Select &gt; Inverse<\/strong>. After that, add a mask to the Poster folder layer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/09\/add-a-mask-to-the-Poster-folder-layer-1024x538.webp\" alt=\"add a mask to the Poster folder layer\" class=\"wp-image-33011\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/09\/add-a-mask-to-the-Poster-folder-layer-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/09\/add-a-mask-to-the-Poster-folder-layer-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/09\/add-a-mask-to-the-Poster-folder-layer-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/09\/add-a-mask-to-the-Poster-folder-layer-150x79.webp 150w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/09\/add-a-mask-to-the-Poster-folder-layer.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Double-click the Poster Mockup thumbnail to open it. Insert your Indie Fest Poster in the new window, then go to <strong>File &gt; Save<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/09\/double-click-the-poster-mockup-thumbnail-to-open-it-1024x538.webp\" alt=\"double-click the poster mockup thumbnail to open it\" class=\"wp-image-33013\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/09\/double-click-the-poster-mockup-thumbnail-to-open-it-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/09\/double-click-the-poster-mockup-thumbnail-to-open-it-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/09\/double-click-the-poster-mockup-thumbnail-to-open-it-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/09\/double-click-the-poster-mockup-thumbnail-to-open-it-150x79.webp 150w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/09\/double-click-the-poster-mockup-thumbnail-to-open-it.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4: <\/strong>Double-click the &#8220;<strong>Poster Mockup Design<\/strong>&#8221; layer and apply a Drop Shadow with the following settings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Setting<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Value<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Blend mode<\/td><td>Multiply<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Color<\/td><td>Black (#000000)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Opacity<\/td><td>100%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Angle<\/td><td>139\u00b0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Distance<\/td><td>14px<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Spread<\/td><td>0%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Size<\/td><td>18px<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5: <\/strong>Add a new Drop Shadow layer style with the following settings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Setting<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Value<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Blend mode<\/td><td>Multiply<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Color<\/td><td>#221f1f<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Opacity<\/td><td>65%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Angle<\/td><td>139\u00b0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Distance<\/td><td>55px<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Spread<\/td><td>0%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Size<\/td><td>68px<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"c-how-to-make-a-frame-poster-mockup-in-photoshop\"><strong>C. How to Make a Frame Poster Mockup in Photoshop<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Add a frame to the poster mockup with the Rectangle Tool (U). Set the Stroke to 31 px and alter the color to #ebe9e9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/09\/set-the-stroke-to-31-px-and-alter-the-color-to-ebe9e9-1024x538.webp\" alt=\"set the stroke to 31 px and alter the color to #ebe9e9\" class=\"wp-image-33014\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/09\/set-the-stroke-to-31-px-and-alter-the-color-to-ebe9e9-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/09\/set-the-stroke-to-31-px-and-alter-the-color-to-ebe9e9-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/09\/set-the-stroke-to-31-px-and-alter-the-color-to-ebe9e9-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/09\/set-the-stroke-to-31-px-and-alter-the-color-to-ebe9e9-150x79.webp 150w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/09\/set-the-stroke-to-31-px-and-alter-the-color-to-ebe9e9.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Apply a Bevel and Emboss layer style to the frame layer with the following settings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Setting<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Value<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Style<\/td><td>Inner Bevel<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Technique<\/td><td>Chisel Hard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Depth<\/td><td>131<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Direction<\/td><td>Up<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Size<\/td><td>6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Soften<\/td><td>0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Angle<\/td><td>139<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Altitude<\/td><td>30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Highlight<\/td><td>Color Dodge | #ffffff<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Highlight opacity<\/td><td>100%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shadow<\/td><td>Multiply | #000000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shadow opacity<\/td><td>89%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>Apply an Inner Shadow to the frame layer with these settings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Setting<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Value<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Blend mode<\/td><td>Multiply | #221f1f<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Opacity<\/td><td>20%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Angle<\/td><td>139<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Distance<\/td><td>61<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Choke<\/td><td>0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Size<\/td><td>7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Noise<\/td><td>81%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4: <\/strong>Select the Background layer and hide the Poster folder. Use the Magic Wand Tool (W) to select the tree shadow. Create a new layer above the Poster folder, fill it with <strong>#0b0b0d<\/strong>, and name it &#8220;<strong>Shadow<\/strong>.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/09\/create-a-new-layer-above-the-poster-folder-fill-it-with-0b0b0d-and-name-it-shadow-1024x538.webp\" alt=\"create a new layer above the poster folder, fill it with #0b0b0d, and name it shadow\" class=\"wp-image-33015\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/09\/create-a-new-layer-above-the-poster-folder-fill-it-with-0b0b0d-and-name-it-shadow-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/09\/create-a-new-layer-above-the-poster-folder-fill-it-with-0b0b0d-and-name-it-shadow-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/09\/create-a-new-layer-above-the-poster-folder-fill-it-with-0b0b0d-and-name-it-shadow-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/09\/create-a-new-layer-above-the-poster-folder-fill-it-with-0b0b0d-and-name-it-shadow-150x79.webp 150w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/09\/create-a-new-layer-above-the-poster-folder-fill-it-with-0b0b0d-and-name-it-shadow.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5: <\/strong>Navigate to <strong>Filter &gt; Blur &gt; Gaussian Blur<\/strong> and set the Radius to 4 pixels on the Shadow layer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 6:<\/strong> Apply a <strong>Motion Blur to the Shadow layer<\/strong>, setting the <strong>Angle to<\/strong> <strong>-33<\/strong> and the <strong>Distance to 212<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 7: <\/strong>Make the Poster folder visible. Select the Shadow layer, right-click, and choose &#8220;<strong>Create Clipping Mask<\/strong>.&#8221; Change the <strong>Shadow layer to &#8220;Linear Burn&#8221;<\/strong> and set the <strong>Opacity to 49%<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/09\/change-the-shadow-layer-to-linear-burn-and-set-the-opacity-to-49-on-how-to-create-a-poster-in-photoshop-1024x538.webp\" alt=\"change the shadow layer to linear burn and set the opacity to 49% on how to create a poster in photoshop\" class=\"wp-image-33020\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/09\/change-the-shadow-layer-to-linear-burn-and-set-the-opacity-to-49-on-how-to-create-a-poster-in-photoshop-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/09\/change-the-shadow-layer-to-linear-burn-and-set-the-opacity-to-49-on-how-to-create-a-poster-in-photoshop-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/09\/change-the-shadow-layer-to-linear-burn-and-set-the-opacity-to-49-on-how-to-create-a-poster-in-photoshop-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/09\/change-the-shadow-layer-to-linear-burn-and-set-the-opacity-to-49-on-how-to-create-a-poster-in-photoshop-150x79.webp 150w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/09\/change-the-shadow-layer-to-linear-burn-and-set-the-opacity-to-49-on-how-to-create-a-poster-in-photoshop.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s it. You have understood how to make a poster mockup in Photoshop. Now consider the best alternative to Photoshop to create poster mockups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"best-way-how-to-create-poster-mockups\"><strong>Best Way How to Create Poster Mockups<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To create a poster mockup effectively, the best approach is to use Mockey.ai. This platform is considered the <a href=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/blog\/best-mockup-websites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>best mockup website<\/strong><\/a> for making poster mockups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-1-visit-mockey-ai\"><strong>Step 1: Visit Mockey.ai<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Start by going to the website <a href=\"http:\/\/mockey.ai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Mockey.ai<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-2-navigate-to-poster-mockups\"><strong>Step 2: Navigate to Poster Mockups<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Click on the &#8220;<strong>Mockups<\/strong>&#8221; option in the main menu. Find the &#8220;<strong>Print<\/strong>&#8221; section, and look for the &#8220;<strong>Poster<\/strong>&#8221; category.<\/p>\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\/10\/find-the-print-section-and-look-for-the-poster-category-in-mockups-1024x538.webp\" alt=\"find the print section, and look for the poster category in mockups\" class=\"wp-image-34225\" style=\"border-width:2px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/10\/find-the-print-section-and-look-for-the-poster-category-in-mockups-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/10\/find-the-print-section-and-look-for-the-poster-category-in-mockups-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/10\/find-the-print-section-and-look-for-the-poster-category-in-mockups-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/10\/find-the-print-section-and-look-for-the-poster-category-in-mockups-150x79.webp 150w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/10\/find-the-print-section-and-look-for-the-poster-category-in-mockups.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-3-choose-a-template\"><strong>Step 3: Choose a Template<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You will see a variety of free poster mockup templates organized into categories, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Vertical<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interior<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Framed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thin Frame<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Room<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A4<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Large<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Horizontal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Billboard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wall Glued<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Torn Wall<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Browse through these options and select your preferred mockup template.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-4-add-your-design\"><strong>Step 4: Add Your Design<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After choosing a template, click the &#8220;<strong>Add Design<\/strong>&#8221; button to upload your logo or text.<\/p>\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\/09\/click-the-add-design-button-to-upload-your-logo-or-text-in-mockey-1024x538.webp\" alt=\"click the add design button to upload your logo or text in mockey\" class=\"wp-image-33022\" style=\"border-width:2px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/09\/click-the-add-design-button-to-upload-your-logo-or-text-in-mockey-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/09\/click-the-add-design-button-to-upload-your-logo-or-text-in-mockey-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/09\/click-the-add-design-button-to-upload-your-logo-or-text-in-mockey-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/09\/click-the-add-design-button-to-upload-your-logo-or-text-in-mockey-150x79.webp 150w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/09\/click-the-add-design-button-to-upload-your-logo-or-text-in-mockey.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-5-customize-your-mockup\"><strong>Step 5: Customize Your Mockup<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Adjust the color and resize your design as needed to fit the template.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-6-download-your-mockup\"><strong>Step 6: Download Your Mockup<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you&#8217;re satisfied with your customization, click the &#8220;<strong>Download<\/strong>&#8221; button to save your poster mockup. It will be downloaded without any watermark.<\/p>\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\/09\/click-the-download-button-to-save-your-poster-mockup-in-mockey-1024x538.webp\" alt=\"click the download button to save your poster mockup in mockey\" class=\"wp-image-33025\" style=\"border-width:2px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/09\/click-the-download-button-to-save-your-poster-mockup-in-mockey-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/09\/click-the-download-button-to-save-your-poster-mockup-in-mockey-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/09\/click-the-download-button-to-save-your-poster-mockup-in-mockey-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/09\/click-the-download-button-to-save-your-poster-mockup-in-mockey-150x79.webp 150w, https:\/\/mockey.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/09\/click-the-download-button-to-save-your-poster-mockup-in-mockey.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Feel free to explore and experiment with different techniques as you work on your poster mockups. Trying out various styles and approaches can help you discover what works best for your vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, we have covered step-by-step methods on how to create a poster mockup in Photoshop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you find yourself pressed for time, consider using this amazing poster mockup for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/in\/products\/photoshop.html\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Photoshop<\/a><\/strong> available on Mockey.ai. It\u2019s a great way to create a polished look quickly!<\/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-1727505432309\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What is the best poster mockup generator?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Mockey.ai stands out as the best <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/free-poster-mockup-generator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">poster mockup generator<\/a><\/strong>, allowing users to create high-quality poster mockups effortlessly. With the ability to export designs an unlimited number of times and without any watermarks, it offers unparalleled convenience and professionalism.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1727505466910\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How to create poster mockups without Photoshop?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>To create poster mockups, visit Mockey.ai and click on Mockups, then find Poster under Home &amp; Living. Choose a template, upload your design, customize it, and finally click Download for a watermark-free mockup.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1727505479124\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Is there a way to make an image look like a poster in Photoshop?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>To create a poster effect in Photoshop, open your image, convert it to a Smart Object, apply the Posterize effect, add bold text, and use gradient maps for color effects.<\/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\/how-to-make-a-billboard-mockup-in-photoshop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Make a Billboard Mockup in Photoshop?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/blog\/how-to-remove-background-in-photoshop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">How to Remove Background in Photoshop \u2013 Beginners Guide<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mockey.ai\/blog\/how-to-blur-background-in-photoshop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">How to Blur Background in Photoshop \u2013 Easy Guide<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This tutorial will show you how to create a poster mockup in Photoshop in 2025 and beyond. 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