Tutorials

Everything you need to master The Mockup Factory, from setup to advanced techniques

Quick Guides

Step-by-step written guides for quick reference. Perfect for when you need a quick refresher without watching a full video.

Beginner5 min read

Understanding Plans & Pricing

The three plans, what each one unlocks, monthly vs annual billing, and how to use a promo code.

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Beginner3 min read

Installing the Plugin

Step-by-step guide to downloading and installing The Mockup Factory in Photoshop.

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Beginner5 min read

Troubleshooting & Updating the Plugin

Fixes for the CEP restart-after-update quirk, login and subscription issues, and other common snags.

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Beginner4 min read

The Serviced (Done-For-You) Route

How our fully serviced subscription works, who it suits, and what you get if you don't run Photoshop yourself.

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Beginner5 min read

Setting Up Your Templates

Where mockup scenes come from, how to organise your PSD template folder, and getting the most from smart objects.

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Beginner5 min read

Setting Up Your First Batch

How to organize your folders and configure settings for your first mockup batch.

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Beginner4 min read

Understanding Resize Modes

When to use Fill, Fit, Stretch, and No-Resize for perfect design placement.

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Beginner4 min read

Understanding Processing Types

No Effects, Engraving, or Print UV / Sublimation — which processing type to choose and what each one does.

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Beginner4 min read

Preparing Your PNG Designs

Best practices for preparing your design files to get the best mockup results.

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Intermediate5 min read

Engraving Effects Guide

Selecting the right engraving effect for wood, slate, glass, leather and metal products.

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Intermediate4 min read

Printing Effects Guide

Selecting the right print effect for sublimation and UV printed products.

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Intermediate6 min read

Templates With Multiple Smart Objects

The different ways to work with templates containing more than one smart object, and when to use each.

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