Discover how to make stunning rotating tumbler video mockups and automate batch exports using Bulk Mockup, the fastest tool for POD mockup creation.
If you sell tumblers online, especially on platforms like Etsy, you’ve probably noticed that video mockups outperform static images. They help your listing stand out. But if you’ve ever tried creating these rotating tumbler videos manually in Photoshop, you already know the problem: they take forever.
This guide gives you the exact step-by-step method to create tumbler video mockups and automate the entire process using Bulk Mockup, a Photoshop plugin built for batch mockup creation.
Also Read: 10 Free Video Mockup Generators For Ecommerce
A rotating tumbler mockup is a short video file that shows your tumbler spinning in a smooth, 3D-like loop.
Most Etsy listings today use 10–15 second MP4 clips to highlight all sides of the tumbler design, especially for wrap-around artwork.
These video mockups often look professional because they’re built using smart object PSD templates inside Photoshop.
You insert your artwork once, and the template handles the rest.
Also Read: 6 Best Mug Video Mockup Generators for Etsy, Shopify and Ads
Follow these easy steps to create tumbler video mockups using a Photoshop smart object template. You can also follow the same process on Photopea if you don’t have Photoshop.
Download your video mockup template (from Etsy, for example). Open it in Photoshop.
Go to Window > Timeline to activate the video editing panel.
Drag the timeline cursor to the beginning. Hit the Play button to preview the rotation and animation.
Open the mockup layer group. Pick the background layer and change it as needed.
Not all rotating tumbler video PSD templates offer multiple background options. Some can even let you change the background with custom images.
This is the most crucial part of this guide. Find the smart object layer named something like “Your Design Here.”
Double-click it to open the smart object layer. It will open in a new PSB window in Photoshop.
Inside, you may see another smart object. Double-click again to open.
It will appear in a flat rectangular PSB window like this. The smart object layer name will be ‘Your Design Here’.
Place your design on top, click the checkmark to confirm, then go to File > Save.
Close each smart object window one by one.
Once your design is applied, preview the video in the Timeline panel to ensure everything looks good.
Go to File > Export > Render Video.
Set the file name and export location. Keep the default export settings or match those shown in the tutorial.
Click Render. Photoshop will export your rotating tumbler video.
That’s it! Your tumbler design is now beautifully wrapped in a rotating video mockup, ready to be uploaded to Etsy or any online store.
Also Read: How to Create Video Mockups
Two factors you should keep in mind: speed and duration of rotating tumbler video mockups. Here is what you need to do.
Open the Mockup file group and go to the Tumbler Video Layer.
Open the tumbler video file group and find the layer video file.
You can also find these layers in the Timeline panel at the bottom.
Right-click on this layer to find the dialogue box for adjusting the speed and duration of the tumbler mockup video.
You can adjust speed and duration according to your mockup requirements and design details. Remember, Etsy allows video mockups to last only 15 seconds. Check your requirements beforehand.
See how elaborate and time-consuming one rotating tumbler video is. Enter Bulk Mockup. This mockup automation plugin will save hours of your precious time. Here’s how.
Install Bulk Mockup and follow these steps.
Create three folders to connect with the Bulk Mockup UI.
Open Bulk Mockup and connect the folders to the respective functions.
You will find this option in the resize method section below the export folder section. There are seven resizing methods. Select the Fill/Stretch Canvas method for tumbler mockups.
Select export file format as MP4 to create video mockups, suitable for POD product listings in Etsy, Amazon, etc.
Go to the Main section when all the settings are in place. Hit the Start Generating button and let Bulk Mockup do the magic.
Bulk Mockup will automatically pull the tumbler designs from the design folder and replace the smart object layer in your PSD template.
It will follow the chosen resizing method and render rotating tumbler video mockups automatically.
It takes around ten minutes to create ten video mockups automatically. You can upload these files directly to your online POD store.
Imagine how many hours you can save and invest in creating fascinating tumbler designs to increase your product listings instead of manually creating mockups.
Also Read: How Do I Make an Animated Mockup in Photoshop?
The best place to find rotating tumbler mockup PSDs is Etsy. Sellers on Etsy offer high-quality smart object templates that come pre-set with rotation animations.
Other good sources include:
Always check whether the template comes with an editable Timeline (for video) and that the smart object is properly labeled (e.g., “Your Design Here”). These are required for automation.
Many websites offer such templates along with a free tumbler mockup generator. You can check your designs live and download mockups (free or paid).
There are mainly two types of tumbler video mockup templates you’ll find on Etsy: Canva-based templates and Photoshop smart object templates.
Canva templates are easy for beginners but lack realism and control.
Photoshop templates use smart objects, making them perfect for high-quality, professional mockups.
While Canva is fine for beginners, Canva-based mockups have a few major drawbacks:
Photoshop templates are a better long-term option. They use smart objects, which means your designs snap into place automatically.
You can change the background, adjust the lighting, and most importantly, export consistent, Etsy-approved video clips in MP4 format.
If you’re new to Photoshop, this might sound technical. But once you try it once or twice, the process becomes repeatable. And with Bulk Mockup, even that becomes automated.
You’ve seen how the process works.
At its core, this isn’t about chasing design perfection. It’s about creating a repeatable workflow that frees up your time and still delivers professional results.
Many hesitate to switch from manual to automated systems because they assume the learning curve will be steep.
But once you set up the folders and run Bulk Mockup once, the process becomes second nature. You’re just removing the repetitive parts that slow you down.
There’s no need to overthink it because you don’t need to be technical. You just need a good template, your designs, and a tool that handles the heavy lifting.
You can try Bulk Mockup here and see what it feels like to get hours of your time back in a single afternoon.
Photoshop with smart object-based templates is ideal for quality and ease of editing.
While Canva offers templates, they lack realism and control compared to Photoshop.
No, you can use Photopea – a free alternative that supports PSD files.
Use the Bulk Mockup Photoshop plugin to apply multiple designs and export videos in batches.
Etsy is a popular marketplace for selling video mockups and digital design products.
You can create a smart object in a tumbler image with Canva or Photoshop and make it a mockup template.
