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A magazine mockup is a ready-made template that places your cover artwork, editorial layout, or full-page ad onto a realistic magazine - with no printing and no photoshoot.
Artboard Studio's magazine mockup generator applies your design 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. Generate scenes and video with AI, work in your browser with the online editor, or use the Figma and Adobe Express plugins. Built for magazine designers, editorial art directors, and advertising creatives.
Trusted by 925K+ designers worldwide. Free plan available; commercial license included. Updated June 2026.
Magazine mockups at a glance
What it is: realistic magazine templates you drop your cover or layout into.
Background: most mockups are transparent and isolated - set any color, texture, or scene; ready-made scenes also available.
Formats and finishes: A4, square, digest, open spread, and back cover; glossy and matte.
Views: front cover, back cover, open double-page spread, hand-holding, and flat lay.
Export and price: PNG, JPEG, WEBP, MP4, WEBM; free plan, paid from 9 USD per month.
Browse magazine mockups
Hundreds of ready-to-edit magazine mockups. Click any one to open it in the editor.
What are the most popular magazine mockup styles?
The most-used styles are front cover, open spread, back cover, hand-holding, and stacked compositions - all editable online or in Figma.
Front cover
Open spread
Back cover
Hand-holding
Stacked / flat lay
Glossy and matte
What do designers use magazine mockups for?
Most use them for publisher presentations, advertising media packs, editorial portfolios, and agency pitch decks.
Publisher presentations
Advertising media packs
Editorial portfolios
How do I make a magazine mockup?
Select a magazine mockup
Browse the collection, filter by format and finish, then open the one that fits your brief.Add your artwork
Upload your cover, editorial layout, or full-page ad; it maps onto the magazine instantly.Customize and export
Set any background, scene, or finish, 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 magazine sizes and formats are supported?
Artboard Studio covers standard magazine sizes and formats, in front cover, back cover, and open spread views, with glossy and matte finishes. Each mockup is print-accurate for publisher decks and media packs.
How is Artboard Studio different from other magazine mockup tools?
Unlike most magazine 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 image and video generation, and official Figma and Adobe Express plugins.
Magazine mockup FAQs
What is a magazine mockup?
A magazine mockup is a pre-made template that places your cover artwork, editorial layout, or full-page advertisement onto a realistic magazine without printing copies or a photoshoot. You get a print-accurate, presentation-ready visual in seconds for publisher sign-off, advertising pitch decks, and editorial portfolio case studies.
What magazine formats and views are available?
Artboard Studio covers A4 portrait covers, square magazines, compact digest sizes, back cover compositions, open double-page spreads, and flat lay arrangements, in glossy and matte finishes across front cover, back cover, and open spread views.
Can I change the background or build my own scene?
Yes. Most magazine mockups come on a transparent, isolated background, so you can set any color, texture, or scene, add props, and build your own composition. Others come as ready-made scenes when you prefer a finished look.
Do I need Photoshop or Figma to use magazine mockups?
No. The online editor lets you apply your cover or advertising layout 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 leaving your design tool.
What file formats can I export?
You can export a high-resolution PNG, JPEG, or WEBP for publisher presentations, advertising media packs, and portfolio pages, or MP4 and WEBM for animated magazine reveals and motion portfolio content.
Can I use magazine mockups for commercial projects?
Yes. Every mockup includes a commercial license, cleared for client deliverables, publisher presentations, advertising agency pitch decks, editorial portfolio publications, and design marketplace assets.
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