Magazine Mockups for Editorial Design
Discover your perfect magazine mockup, add your artwork with Smart Objects, and create realistic cover or spread visuals for client presentations.

How magazine mockups work
A quick guide to using magazine mockups with your own editorial design in four simple steps.
Choose your magazine
Start with a mockup that fits your project and presentation goals.
Add your artwork
Open the PSD and replace the Smart Object contents with your artwork.
Preview the presentation
Check the page layout, perspective, paper finish, lighting, and shadows.
Export your visual
Export your finished mockup for your presentation, portfolio, or publication preview.
See what works for your magazine design
Explore a selection of magazine mockups and see how different views change the focus of your presentation. Compare the previews and find the one that shows your design at its best.
How to choose a magazine mockup
Decide what you want to show, then compare the presentation styles below. Check the format, proportions, finish, and viewing angle of a specific mockup before choosing it.
| Mockup type | Best for | Why it works |
|---|---|---|
Magazine coversFront and back covers | Cover concepts, issue launches, client presentations | Puts the cover design at the center of the presentation |
Open magazinesSpreads and inside pages | Editorial layouts, feature articles, photo essays | Shows how typography and imagery work across facing pages, including near the gutter |
Magazine stacksMultiple issues and cover variations | Magazine series, seasonal editions, alternate covers | Shows how several covers work together and whether the visual identity stays consistent across issues |
Glossy magazinesGlossy paper look | Fashion editorials, photography, lifestyle publications | Shows how highlights and reflections interact with your artwork on glossy paper |
Magazine coversFront and back covers- Best for
- Cover concepts, issue launches, client presentations
- Why it works
- Puts the cover design at the center of the presentation
Open magazinesSpreads and inside pages- Best for
- Editorial layouts, feature articles, photo essays
- Why it works
- Shows how typography and imagery work across facing pages, including near the gutter
Magazine stacksMultiple issues and cover variations- Best for
- Magazine series, seasonal editions, alternate covers
- Why it works
- Shows how several covers work together and whether the visual identity stays consistent across issues
Glossy magazinesGlossy paper look- Best for
- Fashion editorials, photography, lifestyle publications
- Why it works
- Shows how highlights and reflections interact with your artwork on glossy paper
Explore more print mockups
Need more than magazines? Explore postcards, posters, greeting cards, flyers, brochures, and books to carry your design across print.
Magazine mockup FAQs
Quick answers on choosing the right magazine mockup, applying your editorial design, working with PSD or 3D files, and creating final product visuals.








































