Free Hardcover Journal Mockup (Real Photo) PSD

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This hardcover journal mockup is a 5×7 inch size, real photo and turned into a handy PSD mockup so you can simply drop in your design and it’s done! Using a real photo mockup means you can showcase a real product so buyers can see exactly what they will get in terms of sizing, shape and texture. This exact journal I purchased through Printify, and it’s printed by Spoke custom products.

A white notebook labeled PSD mockup studio lies on a beige surface next to a white pen, a cup of coffee, and a small vase with dried flowers.

I am slowly growing my collection of free real photo mockups for you! If you’ve come from Etsy, you will know I sell my mockups there, but if I do a photoshoot, I like to include a free one to add to my website too. That way, you can get to know my mockups and style and try before you buy :). If there are specific mockups you are looking for, feel free to let me know in the comments or send me an email!

If you’ve not used a file like this before, I’ve got some instructions below, but don’t worry it’s really easy! You can use Photoshop, or the free online Photopea.

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What’s included

  • One PSD file, 2400 px by 3600px at 300 DPI
  • Real photo taken on my Nikon z5
  • Smart object layer so you can just drop in your design!
  • Compatible with Photoshop and Photopea
  • Free for personal and commercial use, including Etsy and print-on-demand shops
A pastel-colored journal with a butterfly design and My Journal written on the cover, next to a white pen, a cup of coffee, and dried flowers on a beige surface.

How to use it in Photoshop

  1. Open the PSD in Photoshop (File > Open)
  2. Find the layer labeled “Your Design Here” in the Layers panel
  3. Double-click the smart object thumbnail to open the design canvas in a new tab
  4. Drop your design in, fill the canvas, and save with Cmd/Ctrl + S
  5. Go back to the mockup tab and export with File > Export > Export As

If you already have a different sized file from a print-on-demand supplier, just drop it into the smart object and scale it up or down to fit the canvas.

New to smart objects or need a walkthrough with screenshots? Here’s my full guide: How to Use PSD mockups

How to use it in Photopea

Don’t have Photoshop? Photopea is a free browser-based editor that opens PSDs and supports smart objects, which means this mockup works there too.

The quick version:

  1. Go to photopea.com and open the PSD (File > Open)
  2. Double-click the “Your Design Here” smart object layer
  3. Drop your design into the canvas and save with Ctrl + S
  4. Export from the mockup tab with File > Export As > JPG or PNG

Same rule for full wrap files: drop them in and scale to fit the smart object canvas.

Want the full walkthrough with screenshots? Here’s my complete guide: How to Use Photopea for PSD mockups

FAQs

Every mockup in my shop is a real photograph, not AI generated. I photograph each item myself so you get the real look and texture. If you use ai mockups you’ll know they often have inconsistencies (like wonky handles, weird reflections, distorted designs or weird textures) that make them look off.

Yes. The mockup is free for personal and commercial use, including Etsy listings, print-on-demand shops, and client work.

Yes. The PSD includes a smart object layer that Photopea supports, so you can edit and export the mockup without needing Photoshop.

No, the background is part of the photograph, so it can’t be edited like the design area can. If you want a different background, browse the shop to see other mockups with different settings, or check back as new ones get added regularly.

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