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A book mockup is a ready-made template that places your cover artwork, title, or spine design onto a realistic book - with no photoshoot and no print run.
Artboard Studio's book mockup generator applies your cover in seconds. Most mockups come on a transparent, isolated background, so you can set any color, texture, or full scene behind them - with ready-made scenes available when you want a finished look. Work in your browser with the online editor, or use the Figma and Adobe Express plugins. Built for book cover designers, editorial studios, and self-publishing authors.
Trusted by 925K+ designers worldwide. Free plan available; commercial license included. Updated June 2026.
Book mockups at a glance
What it is: realistic book templates you drop your cover artwork into.
Background: most mockups are transparent and isolated - add any color, texture, or scene; ready-made scenes also available.
Formats and views: hardcover, paperback, open spread, stacked, and flat lay; top-down and perspective.
Sizes: every standard book size, from 5 x 8 in to 8.5 x 11 in.
Export and price: PNG, JPEG, WEBP, MP4, WEBM; free plan, paid from 9 USD per month.
Browse book mockups
Hundreds of ready-to-edit book mockups. Click any one to open it in the editor.
What are the most popular book mockup styles?
The most-used styles are hardcover, softcover, open spread, stacked, and perspective scenes - all editable online or in Figma.
Hardcover
Softcover / paperback
Open spread
Stacked flat lay
Perspective three-quarter
Front and spine
What do designers use book mockups for?
Most use them for publisher pitch decks, retail and Amazon KDP listings, author websites, and portfolio case studies.
Publisher pitch decks
Retail and KDP listings
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Author sites and portfolios
How do I make a book mockup?
Select a book mockup
Browse the collection, filter by book type and size, then open the one that fits your brief.Add your cover or page artwork
Upload your cover, title, or spread; it maps onto the book instantly, spine-accurate and print-true.Customize and export
Set any background color, texture, or scene, then export PNG, JPEG, WEBP, MP4, or WEBM.
Online editor or Figma plugin: which to use?
Use the online editor for quick one-off mockups with no software; use the Figma plugin when your project already lives in Figma.
Online editor
Apply your design in the browser and export in seconds. Best for fast, one-off mockups.
Figma plugin
Render mockups without leaving Figma. Best when your design already lives there. Install Figma plugin now.
What book sizes and formats are supported?
Artboard Studio covers every standard book trade size in front, spine, three-quarter, and open spread views, in both top-down and perspective angles. Each mockup is print-accurate for publisher decks and retail listings.
How is Artboard Studio different from other book mockup tools?
Unlike most book mockup tools that only give you a fixed flat photo, most Artboard Studio mockups come on a transparent, isolated background - so you can set any color, texture, or full scene behind them, add props, and build your own composition. You also get AI scene and video edits after placing your cover, every standard book size in both top-down and perspective views, and official Figma and Adobe Express plugins.
Book mockup FAQs
What is a book mockup?
A book mockup is a pre-made template that places your cover artwork, title typography, or spine design onto a realistic book without a photoshoot or printed copies. You get a print-accurate, publisher-ready visual in seconds for client presentations, retail listings, and portfolio case studies.
What book types and views are available as mockups?
Artboard Studio covers hardcover books, softcover paperbacks, perfect-bound journals, open book spreads, stacked arrangements, and flat lay compositions, in front cover, spine, open page, and three-quarter views, in both top-down and perspective angles.
Can I change the background behind the book?
Yes. Most book mockups come on a transparent, isolated background, so you can set any color or texture, add props, and build a full custom scene. Others come as ready-made scenes when you prefer a finished look.
Do I need Photoshop or Figma to use book mockups?
No. The online editor lets you apply your cover artwork directly in the browser, with no software or print-ready files required. You can also use the Artboard Studio Figma plugin or Adobe Express plugin without switching tools.
What file formats can I export?
You can export a high-resolution PNG, JPEG, or WEBP for publisher decks, Amazon listings, and portfolio pages, or MP4 and WEBM for animated book reveals and social media promotion.
Can I use book mockups for commercial projects?
Yes. Every mockup includes a commercial license, cleared for client deliverables, publisher pitch decks, retail product listings, author brand assets, and design marketplace deliverables.
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