How to Create Mockups Without Photoshop

Why Skip Photoshop?

Adobe Creative Cloud costs $22.99/month minimum. For POD sellers and small businesses, that adds up — especially when you only need Photoshop for mockups.

Option 1: Free Dashboard (Easiest)

SudoMock's dashboard lets you create mockups visually — no software, no code. Just upload your design and download the result.

Option 2: REST API (For Automation)

If you need to generate mockups programmatically, use the API. No Photoshop required — just HTTP requests.

curl -X POST "https://api.sudomock.com/api/v1/renders" \
  -H "X-API-KEY: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "mockup_uuid": "your-template-uuid",
    "smart_objects": [{
      "uuid": "smart-object-uuid",
      "asset": {
        "url": "https://your-cdn.com/design.png"
      }
    }],
    "export_options": {
      "image_format": "webp",
      "quality": 95
    }
  }'

{
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    "print_files": [{
      "export_path": "https://cdn.sudomock.com/renders/abc123.webp"
    }]
  }
}

Option 3: Free PSD Alternatives

Need to create your own mockup templates? These free tools can create PSD-compatible files:

Pre-Made Templates

Don't want to create templates yourself? Use community templates or purchase from marketplaces:

Summary

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