Photoshop production automation

Automate repetitive mockup production inside Photoshop

Turn a manual open, replace, save, and export loop into a reusable Photoshop production job while keeping control of your PSD templates and output settings.

  • Runs inside Photoshop
  • Uses your PSD templates
  • Windows and macOS
  • Local file processing

Break the manual Photoshop mockup loop into rules

Reliable automation starts by separating the choices that stay the same from the content that changes. Your template folder, artwork folder, target smartobjects, placement method, export formats, naming pattern, and output folder become the job configuration.

Once those rules are explicit, the panel can repeat them for each planned output without relying on manual window switching or repeated Save As dialogs.

Choose folder batches or spreadsheet-driven outputs

Folder mode is useful when every artwork should be applied to every PSD template. CSV mode is useful when each row represents a specific product, language, SKU, color, template, text value, or artwork combination.

Both workflows use Photoshop for rendering, which preserves the visual behavior already designed into your PSD files.

Queue several mockup jobs for unattended processing

A queue keeps separate collections and output rules organized. You can prepare an apparel set, a mug catalog, and a wall art collection as distinct jobs, then run them in order. Restart persistence helps recover planned work after an interruption.

  • Inspect output counts before starting a large job.
  • Use a dedicated output folder for each product group.
  • Test unfamiliar PSD templates before adding them to a long queue.

Keep production files local to Photoshop

Mockups Generator is a UXP panel, not a browser renderer. Your PSD templates and artwork are processed on your Windows or macOS computer. Only licensing and account requests use the online service.

Photoshop automation FAQ

Questions about this Photoshop workflow

Do I need to record Photoshop Actions?
No. You configure the job through the panel rather than recording mouse and menu steps.
Can I stop and restart a queue?
The job queue is designed with restart persistence. Review partially completed output before resuming an interrupted production run.
Is Photoshop still required?
Yes. The panel runs inside Photoshop 2023 (24.0) or newer and uses Photoshop to render your PSD templates.
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Last updated: 2026-08-29