35 Free Poster Mockups: Framed, Street and In-Hand

A free poster mockup lets you show a client their poster on a wall, in a bus shelter or in someone’s hands before anything goes to print. We checked every download in our old list, removed the ones that have disappeared, and added current free poster mockups from the libraries designers use most.

You get 35 mockups grouped by setting: framed posters, hanging and taped posters, street and transit scenes, flat lays, and in-hand and stand shots. Each one lists the format, the size where the author gives it, any licence notes and a link to the download page. Most are Photoshop files with smart objects, and a few come as Figma files or open in an online editor.

How to choose a free poster mockup

• Format: PSD files with smart objects give the most realistic light and texture. Figma files and online editors are faster when you update a design often or do not have Photoshop.
• Resolution: look for at least 3000 px on the long side. That leaves room to crop for social posts and still looks sharp in a client deck.
• Paper size: check the smart object ratio before you start. A-series posters (A4, A3, A0) use a 1:1.41 ratio, US tabloid is 11 × 17 inches, and many art prints are 2:3.
• Setting: pick the place the poster will really live. A bus shelter sells an outdoor campaign, a living room sells an art print.
• Licence: most of these allow commercial use, but some ask for a credit link and you can never resell the mockup file itself. Read the terms on the download page.
• Archives: some older files come as RAR or 7-Zip archives. The free 7-Zip app opens both.

Framed poster mockups

1. Black framed poster mockup

A slim black frame with a white mount hangs on a plain off-white wall, with a strip of floor at the bottom. The quiet setting keeps all the attention on the artwork, so it suits gallery prints, typography posters and product ads. The artwork goes in through a smart object.

• Format: PSD
• Licence: Personal and commercial use
• Source: Download on Unblast

2. Framed poster above a leather sofa

A large black frame hangs above a brown leather sofa, next to a floor lamp, a potted plant and a surfboard. The lived-in room gives editorial posters and art prints a believable home. It is a free sample from the Wannathis Editorial Poster Mockups bundle.

• Format: PSD
• Size: 3680 × 2760 px
• Source: Download on Mockup World

3. Poster mockup in a desk scene

A black frame leans against the wall on a dark desk, beside a desk lamp, a pot of pens, an open book and a large letter B. It reads as a designer’s workspace, which suits studio branding, typography and portfolio pieces. Made by Aleksandr Gusakov.

• Format: PSD with smart object
• Size: 3000 × 3000 px
• Source: Download on GraphicBurger

4. Poster on a shelf

A black frame stands on a floating wooden shelf against a red brick wall, above a grey sofa and next to white bookshelves. A homely loft scene for art prints, music posters and interior brands. The scene comes from LU Architects.

• Format: PSD with smart object
• Size: 1920 × 1080 px
• Source: Download on Graphberry

5. Gallery interior poster frames

Two frames hang from ceiling wires on a white panelled wall above a dark floor, like a small exhibition space. Use it for artists, illustrators and photographers who want to show their work as a series.

• Format: PSD (RAR archive)
• Size: 6000 × 4000 px
• Licence: Personal and commercial use, backlink requested
• Source: Download on Free Mockup Zone

6. Office interior poster mockup

A black frame hangs on a white wall above a low cabinet full of folders and boxes, with open shelving to the right. The calm office setting suits corporate posters, event announcements and portrait photography. The background photo is by Simon Duhamel.

• Format: PSD (7-Zip archive)
• Size: 2500 × 2000 px
• Licence: Personal and commercial use, backlink requested
• Source: Download on Free Mockup Zone

7. Two frames on a yellow wall

Two white frames rest on a floating shelf against a bright yellow wall, with a pale floor below. Two smart objects let you show a pair of prints or a short poster series side by side.

• Format: PSD (RAR archive)
• Size: 3000 × 2000 px
• Licence: Personal and commercial use, credit link requested
• Source: Download on Dribbble Graphics

8. Poster in a modern loft

A 2:3 poster hangs on a white wall above a dining table with yellow and patterned chairs, under a metal staircase and a blue pendant lamp. It shows how artwork looks in a real home, which suits art prints and photography. Shared by Chillshop.

• Format: PSD with smart object
• Size: 2125 × 1616 px
• Source: Download on GraphicBurger

9. Vintage posters frame mockup

A wooden frame with a white mount leans against a whitewashed brick wall on old floorboards. The worn textures suit grunge, retro and vintage designs. The download has 4 PSD files in vertical and horizontal versions, and you can also edit it in the browser.

• Format: 4 PSD files and online editor
• Licence: Commercial use, no attribution needed
• Source: Download on Mockups Design

10. Laptop with poster frame mockup

A rustic frame and a laptop sit on a white desk by a window, against a wooden plank wall with hanging bulbs. Two smart objects let you show a poster and a matching web page in one shot.

• Format: PSD (RAR archive)
• Size: 1875 × 1330 px
• Licence: Personal and commercial use, backlink requested
• Source: Download on Free Mockup Zone

11. Horizontal poster canvas in a room

A wide, unframed canvas hangs on a pale blue wall above a small yellow stool and a whitewashed wooden floor. The landscape format suits photography, panoramic illustrations and wide event graphics.

• Format: PSD (RAR archive)
• Size: 3000 × 2000 px
• Licence: Personal and commercial use, credit link requested
• Source: Download on Dribbble Graphics

Hanging, clipped and taped poster mockups

12. Hanging over wall poster mockup

A yellow poster hangs from two black clips and strings over a grey wooden plank wall. The poster faces the camera straight on, so the client can read the layout without any distortion.

• Format: PSD (7-Zip archive)
• Size: 4000 × 4000 px
• Source: Download on Poster Mockup

13. Two posters hanging with clips

Two posters hang side by side from clips on a plain light grey wall. A simple way to show two designs from the same campaign, or one poster in two colourways.

• Format: PSD (RAR archive)
• Size: 3000 × 2000 px
• Licence: Personal and commercial use, backlink requested
• Source: Download on Free Mockup Zone

14. Clipped poster on a white brick wall

A poster hangs from two binder clips on a white painted brick wall. The brick texture shows through the shading, which suits gig posters and event promotions. Made by Nima Rahimiha.

• Format: PSD (ZIP)
• Source: Download on Fluxes

15. A0 poster mockup

A large A0 poster hangs from two thin clips on a whitewashed brick wall. The big format suits conference posters, exhibition graphics and anything with a lot of fine detail.

• Format: PSD with smart object
• Size: 2800 × 2100 px
• Source: Download on Graphberry

16. Hanging poster in a shop window

A white sheet hangs on two wires behind a shop window, with a clothing store softly blurred behind it. It is made for retail promotions, sale posters and opening announcements, and the page shows A4 and US Letter versions.

• Format: Online editor and downloadable files
• Size: 6000 × 4500 px
• Licence: Free to use
• Source: Download on ls.graphics

17. Raw taped poster mockup

Posters are stuck to a dark background with strips of clear tape, with a raw, scanned-paper look. The background and tape pieces can be moved and changed, which makes it a good fit for album art, zines and club nights.

• Format: PSD
• Size: 4000 × 5653 px
• Source: Download on Unblast

18. A3 poster mockup with tape

A blank A3 sheet is taped to a light grey wall at two corners. It is informal and clean, suits art and branding projects, and the tape colour can be changed.

• Format: PSD (35.7 MB)
• Source: Download on Pixeden

19. Poster between two poles

A poster is held between two red poles with clamps, set against a flat grey background. A clean studio scene for fashion, portrait and exhibition posters.

• Format: PSD with smart object
• Size: 4000 × 3000 px
• Licence: Personal and commercial use
• Source: Download on The Free Mockup

Street, outdoor and transit poster mockups

20. Glued wrinkled poster on a tree

A wrinkled poster is glued to a tree trunk on a city pavement, with parked cars blurred behind. The folds and worn texture feel real, and the highlights and shadows can be adjusted. Good for concerts, fashion drops and festivals.

• Format: PSD
• Size: 3000 × 2250 px
• Source: Download on Unblast

21. Wheat paste street poster

A wrinkled paper poster is pasted onto a rough concrete wall, with dry leaves and soft tree shadows. The scene is rendered in Blender and has the look of real street advertising.

• Format: PSD (7-Zip archive)
• Licence: Free for personal and commercial use
• Source: Download on Good Mockups

22. Graffiti wall poster

A yellow poster is pasted onto a black wall covered in spray-painted graffiti. The gritty background suits music, skate, streetwear and youth campaigns.

• Format: PSD
• Size: 4000 × 2667 px
• Licence: Free for personal and commercial use
• Source: Download on Good Mockups

23. Bus shelter poster

A poster sits in a silver frame inside a glass bus shelter on a sunny street, next to a wooden bench. Use it to present outdoor advertising in a setting every client will recognise.

• Format: PSD
• Size: 6000 × 4000 px
• Licence: Free for personal and commercial use
• Source: Download on Good Mockups

24. Subway train poster mockup (Figma)

An empty poster frame is fixed between the doors of a metro carriage, framed by steel grab poles. This one is a Figma file, so you can drop a design in straight from your working file.

• Format: Figma
• Source: Download on Unblast

25. Outdoor framed poster on a wooden wall

A large black frame is mounted on a wooden wall next to a glass shopfront, above a cobbled pavement in daylight. It suits shop posters, café menus and local events, and the page shows EU and US Letter versions.

• Format: Online editor, works with Photoshop
• Size: 6000 × 4500 px
• Licence: Free to use
• Source: Download on ls.graphics

Flat lay and paper poster mockups

26. A4 flyer poster mockup (EU format)

An A4 sheet lies at an angle on a plain grey surface, with a crisp drop shadow. A simple overhead view for flyers, leaflets and small posters, with an editable background. It opens in Photoshop or Photopea.

• Format: PSD
• Source: Download on Unblast

27. 11×17 poster mockup, front view

Three 11 × 17 inch posters lie side by side on a light grey background, each with its own soft shadow. The US tabloid size is common for event and retail posters in North America, and you can also customise it online.

• Format: PSD and online editor
• Size: 4500 × 3000 px
• Licence: Free for personal and commercial use
• Source: Download on Mockupnest

28. Offset paper poster mockup

A sheet of thin offset paper, like newsprint, sits on a grey background with its fold line still visible. It gives a zine or newspaper feel to typography and vintage designs. Made by Designbolts.

• Format: PSD with smart object
• Size: 1200 × 1500 px
• Licence: Personal and commercial use, no redistribution
• Source: Download on Designbolts

29. Leaning poster mockup for branding

A single sheet leans at an angle against a light grey wall, with soft shadows on the floor. A minimal scene for branding presentations, where the poster is one part of a wider identity.

• Format: PSD (RAR archive)
• Size: 3000 × 2000 px
• Licence: Personal and commercial use, credit link requested
• Source: Download on Dribbble Graphics

30. Two poster mockups on colour gradients

Two scenes from the same pack: a poster pinned flat on a soft blue gradient and one floating at an angle on mint green. The pack also includes a poster held by a binder clip. Made by N/A Studio, with illustrations by Marta Veludo.

• Format: PSD with smart objects
• Size: 3800 × 2600 px
• Source: Download on GraphicBurger

In-hand and stand poster mockups

31. Man holding a poster

A man in a beanie and glasses holds up a blank poster and points at it. Colours and background can be changed, and it works well for announcements, hiring posts and social ads that need a human face.

• Format: PSD
• Source: Download on Unblast

32. Hand holding an A3 poster outdoors

A hand holds a pink A3 poster up against a blue sky and a concrete wall. Bright and casual, it suits summer events, festivals and outdoor brands.

• Format: PSD
• Size: 3200 × 4000 px
• Licence: Free for personal and commercial use
• Source: Download on Good Mockups

33. Forest poster mockup

Two hands hold a wooden frame in front of large, glossy tropical leaves. A natural scene for eco brands, travel and outdoor products. Made by Bharath Selvaraj.

• Format: PSD
• Source: Download on PSD Repo

34. Poster in a wooden stand

A poster stands upright in a small wooden block, seen in perspective on a white surface. It suits table signs, menus and small promotional prints. A credit link is required if you share it online.

• Format: PSD (RAR archive)
• Size: 3500 × 2500 px
• Source: Download on Mockup Planet

35. Poster display stand

A poster sits in a metal floor stand in a plain room with a beige floor. You see this kind of stand in shops, lobbies and hallways, so it suits offers, wayfinding and event information. Created by Good Mockups.

• Format: PSD
• Size: 5000 × 3750 px
• Licence: Free for personal and commercial use
• Source: Download on Good Mockups

Tips for using a free poster mockup

1. Set your artboard to the smart object size. Open the smart object first, note its pixel size, and export your design at that size so nothing gets stretched.
2. Export in RGB at full size. Mockups are for screens, so a large RGB JPG or PNG is enough. Keep your CMYK print file separate.
3. Leave the realism layers on. Shadows, wrinkles and reflections sit above your design. Hiding them to make colours brighter makes the poster look pasted on.
4. Check legibility at a distance. A street or transit mockup is a good test. If the headline is hard to read in the scene, it will be hard to read on the street too.
5. No Photoshop? Photopea opens PSD files and smart objects in the browser for free.
6. Credit where asked. If the author asks for a link back when you share the mockup online, add it.

New to mockups? Start with what mockups are and why they help, and read our guide to getting high-quality prints before the poster goes to the printer. For outdoor campaigns, see our free billboard mockups. Presenting a full identity? Pair your poster with stationery mockups and t-shirt mockups, and pick your type with our guide on choosing the right font.

Frequently asked questions

Are these poster mockups really free?

Yes. Every mockup in this list can be downloaded for free. A few sites show ads or make you wait a few seconds before the download starts.

Can I use a free poster mockup for client work?

Usually yes. Most of the files here allow personal and commercial use, and some ask for a credit link when you share the result online. You cannot resell or re-upload the mockup file itself. When a page does not state a licence, check with the author before using it in paid work.

What size should my poster design be for a mockup?

Match the size of the smart object, not the final print size. Open the smart object, check its width and height in pixels, and export your design at that size in RGB.

Do I need Photoshop to use a poster mockup?

No. Photopea opens PSD files and smart objects in the browser for free. Some mockups in this list also come as Figma files or can be edited online at ls.graphics, Mockups Design and Mockupnest.

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