How to Download and Use Free Templates from PSD Repo

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PSD Repo (psdrepo.com) is a community-driven library of free PSD and Adobe XD templates, with the site stating it hosts over 12,800 Photoshop templates. You can browse by category or search, open a template's detail page, and download the source file to edit in Photoshop or Adobe XD. The main conditions to keep in mind: the files are design source files, not finished graphics, so you need compatible software to open them, and you should check each resource's license or author notes before using it in client or commercial work.

What you can find on PSD Repo

The site organizes resources into browsable categories rather than one flat list. Based on the site's own navigation and listings, the main types include:

  • Mockup Templates — device and product mockups such as an iPhone 14 Pro Mockup, iPhone 14 Pro Max Mockup, iPhone XR/XS/XS Max mockups, a Madison Square Garden Billboard Mockup, a Stationery Mockup branding set, a Plastic Bag Mockup, a Polo Shirt Mockup, and a Cosmetics Cream Container Mockup.
  • Adobe XD Templates — XD-specific files such as the iPhone 14 Pro Mockup and a Google Analytics Date Range component.
  • Mobile UI Kits and Mobile App Design Templates — for example, a Mobile Calendar App UI Design.
  • Instagram Templates — social post layouts, including a Minimalist Interior Design Instagram Post Template.
  • Misc — items that don't fit the main buckets, such as Instagram Templates, a Brand Style Guide, and a Nike Run Shoe Design.
  • Other categories in the navigation — Buttons, Icons, Websites, and Blog.

The site also runs a blog with posts like "Stop Sign Templates for Educators" and "Free T-shirt Mockups for Photoshop," which can point you toward themed collections.

How to find a template

  1. Start with search if you know what you want. The site has a search field with "Latest" and "Popular" search options, so you can look up a specific asset type (for example, "billboard mockup" or "calendar app UI").
  2. Browse by category if you're exploring. Use the top-level categories (Mockups, Icons, Buttons, Mobile UI Kits, Websites, XD Templates, Misc) to narrow down by asset type.
  3. Open the detail page. Each listing has its own page — for example, "Mobile Calendar App UI Design" or "Madison Square Garden Billboard Mockup" — which is where the download entry point lives.

How to download and open the files

  1. Open the template's detail page from search results or a category listing.
  2. Use the download entry on that page to get the source file. The site distributes PSD and Adobe XD files, so expect a .psd or .xd file (sometimes packaged in an archive).
  3. Open the file in the matching software. PSD files require Adobe Photoshop (or a compatible editor that supports PSD layers). Adobe XD files require Adobe XD. If you don't have the right tool, the file won't be editable as intended.
  4. Verify the result. After opening, confirm that layers, smart objects, and text are intact and editable. Mockups typically rely on smart objects — you replace the placeholder artwork inside the smart object and the mockup updates automatically.

What to check before you use a template

  • License and author notes. PSD Repo describes its resources as "offered for free to the community," but free-to-download is not the same as unrestricted use. Check the individual resource page or the author's terms for whether attribution is required or commercial use is allowed.
  • Software compatibility. A PSD won't open cleanly in Adobe XD and vice versa. Match the file type to the tool you actually have.
  • Layer structure. Community files vary in quality. Some are cleanly organized; others may have flattened elements or missing fonts. Note any font names referenced in the file and source them separately if needed.
  • Placeholder content. Mockups and UI kits usually ship with dummy text and images. Replace these before publishing so you don't ship someone else's placeholder.

Practical tips

  • Check the "Latest" and "Popular" search views when you're not sure what exists — popular items are often the most complete and best documented.
  • For mockups, learn the smart object workflow first. It's the single biggest time-saver: double-click the smart object layer, drop in your design, save, and the mockup updates.
  • Keep the original file. Save your edited version under a new name so you can return to the clean template later.
  • If a download or file seems broken, look for an updated version of the same resource or a similar one in the same category before spending time fixing it.

PSD Repo is best treated as a starting point for design work — a source of editable mockups, UI kits, and social templates — rather than a finished-asset store. Find the file, confirm the license, open it in the right software, and replace the placeholders with your own content.