Front and back
Present both faces
Supply the illustration side and reverse artwork as a pair. A view of both faces lets a client review the complete postcard design.
Postcard mockup
The back is part of the postcard design too. Add both sides and describe the stock and setting. Virse creates a postcard mockup for presenting the illustration, reverse layout and paper appearance together.
What is a postcard mockup?
A postcard mockup shows finished artwork on a physical card. Virse uses your front and back designs, card stock notes and scene reference to create a double-sided postcard preview or a hand-held presentation.
Why use Virse to present a postcard?
Show the details that make this card yours: the illustration, the reverse layout and the paper appearance.
Paper detail
Describe the card stock
Include the intended texture and a reference for the card appearance. An angled view can show a visible edge as part of the visual concept.
Flat or held
Put the card in use
Describe a flat lay or hand-held scene to suit the presentation. Use a simple setting when the illustration needs to remain the focus.
How to make a postcard mockup
Add both sides of the card
Use completed front and back artwork. Label which side is which and keep the paired designs at matching proportions.
Describe the stock and scene
Add a card stock reference and specify a flat lay or hand-held view. State whether both faces should be visible.
Generate the postcard image
Create a still preview using the supplied designs and requested setting.
Check the two-sided design
Compare the illustration, reverse layout and edge proportions against the originals. Confirm the correct sides appear together.
Who uses postcard mockups?
For creators and teams presenting illustrated cards or printed campaign material.
Illustrators
Show how an existing illustration appears on a postcard, including its reverse design.
Museum and gift shops
Prepare a visual concept for a postcard based on an approved artwork or destination image.
Tourism teams
Present travel postcard designs with a setting that suits the destination artwork.
Print designers
Discuss both faces and the intended card stock with a client before production.
Postcard mockup use cases
Frequently asked questions
Can I show the front and back of a postcard together?
Yes. Supply the two designs and ask for a paired view. Label the sides clearly, then check that the generated image uses the correct artwork for each.
Can I make a hand-held postcard mockup?
Yes. Describe the hand-held view and provide a reference for the scene. Specify which face should be visible.
Will my illustration and typography stay exactly the same?
Use the original files as the reference and inspect the result closely. Check lettering, illustration details and layout before relying on the preview for a product presentation.
Can I show the thickness of the card stock?
You can describe the paper appearance and request a view with a visible edge. The image is a visual concept, so confirm the actual thickness using a stock sample.
Does the tool check mailing rules or address spacing?
No. It presents your existing postcard design. Confirm the mailing specifications separately for the postal service you will use.
Is the result a print-ready postcard file?
No. The result is a static mockup image. Keep the original front and back files for print production.
Present both sides of your postcard
Add the finished artwork and describe the paper and scene. Make a postcard preview that shows the full design.