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Free mug mockup generator

Wrap your design around an 11 oz white ceramic mug, with the curve, the glossy highlights and white space above and below the print where a sublimation print leaves it. Three views: studio, on a desk and in hands.

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A mockup uses 6 credits: one full-size download a month. No card.
Views
Studio, desk, hands
An 11 oz white ceramic mug, the print on the side facing you

Make your mug mockup

The 11 oz mug is already picked. Choose a view, add your design, then create the mockup.

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Add your design

PNG, JPG or WebP. A PNG with a transparent background places only the artwork on the product; a JPG keeps its background as a solid block.

Upload only artwork you created or have the rights to use. Your file is stored temporarily so the mockup service can read it and build your image.

Create the mockup

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Size and position only; the design itself is never redrawn. 0 / 500

Pick a product and add your design to continue.

One view per mockup, about a minute each. Each mockup spends credits from your balance; a failed one is refunded.

Free without an account: 1 watermarked preview a day, up to 512 px, shared by every Studio tool. A free account downloads the full-size mockup: 10 credits a month, 6 per mockup, no card.

How to

How to make a mug mockup

Designs read differently on a curve, so check the edges.

  1. 01

    Size the design for the side

    The print fills the side facing the camera, centered between rim and base with about 0.4 inch of white above and below.

  2. 02

    Pick a view

    Studio for the thumbnail, the desk for a setting, hands for scale and a gift feel.

  3. 03

    Create the mockup

    The print wraps around the cylinder with the right curvature, and the glaze highlights stay on top of it, as they would on a real mug.

  4. 04

    Download the full size

    Look at the free watermarked preview, then download the full-size photo with a free account.

Guide

Mug mockups that look printed, not pasted

Mind the curve

A mug is a cylinder, so the middle of your design faces the camera and the sides turn away. Words near the left and right edges get narrower and harder to read in the photo, exactly as they do on the real mug. Keep the important part of the design, the name or the punchline, in the middle third, and let decoration run toward the edges.

One side at a time

The mockup shows the side facing the camera. The handle is never printed over. If your mug carries a design on both sides, make a mockup of the main side and say in the description what is on the back.

Text mugs

Quote and name mugs are one of the most common kinds of mug listing on Etsy. Use a heavy, simple font at a generous size: thin script that looks elegant on a screen can disappear on a glossy mug in a small thumbnail. Dark text on the white mug gives the strongest contrast.

Which view goes first

  • Studio: a clean product shot, best as the first photo.
  • On a desk: shows the mug in use, good for office and teacher gifts.
  • In hands: shows scale and works for gift listings.

Download the full-size file for the listing; Etsy recommends photos at least 2000 px on the shortest side.

FAQ

Questions about mug mockups

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Is the mug mockup generator free?
You can try it without an account: 1 free preview a day, watermarked and up to 512 px, shared by every Studio tool. A free account gets 10 credits a month and a mockup uses 6. No card.
What mug does it show?
An 11 oz white ceramic mug of the kind used for sublimation printing, in three views: studio, on a desk and in hands.
Can I make a 15 oz or a colored mug mockup?
Not yet. The mockup shows the 11 oz white mug. If you sell a 15 oz or a colored mug, add a photo of that version so buyers see what they order.
Does the design wrap all the way around?
The photo shows the side facing the camera, wrapped to the curve. A full-wrap design still shows only that side in one photo.
Why is my text hard to read on the mug?
Text near the edges turns away with the curve, and thin fonts fade on a glossy surface. Move the words toward the middle and use a bolder font.
Can I use these mockups on Etsy?
Yes. They are made for listing photos. Use designs you own or have a license for.

Your first mug mockup is free.
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