How to Create Tumbler Video Mockups for Etsy

Use this workflow to create tumbler video mockups for Etsy with a Photoshop Smart Object template and the Bulk Mockup Photoshop Plugin. You will first test one template in Photoshop, then batch-export multiple MP4 videos from the same setup.

What you'll need

• Adobe Photoshop

• The Bulk Mockup Photoshop Plugin installed

• A tumbler video mockup PSD template that uses Smart Objects

• Your design files in PNG or JPG format

Step 1: Choose a tumbler video mockup template

Start by getting a tumbler video mockup PSD template. The key requirement is that the template must use Smart Objects, because Bulk Mockup works with Smart Object-based mockups.

1. Search for a tumbler video mockup template

2. Check that the download includes a PSD file

3. Confirm the template uses Smart Object layers for the design area

If you are buying a template from Etsy, searching for tumbler video mockup is a practical place to start.

Step 2: Open the PSD in Photoshop and enable Timeline

Open the PSD template in Photoshop. Because this is a video mockup, you also need Photoshop’s Timeline panel enabled so you can preview the animation and render an MP4 file.

1. Open the tumbler PSD file in Photoshop

2. Go to Window > Timeline

3. Confirm the Timeline panel appears at the bottom of the workspace

Step 3: Replace the template design inside the Smart Objects

Many tumbler templates use nested Smart Objects. That means you may need to open one Smart Object, then open another Smart Object inside it before placing your artwork.

1. In the Layers panel, find the design placeholder layer such as @design or a similar name

2. Double-click the Smart Object to open it

3. If another Smart Object opens inside it, double-click that one too

4. Place your artwork with File > Place Embedded

5. Resize and position the artwork as needed

6. Save and close the inner Smart Object

7. Save and close the outer Smart Object

When you return to the main PSD, your design should appear on the tumbler.

Step 4: Preview the tumbler animation

Use the Timeline panel to review the motion before exporting. This helps you catch placement or scaling issues before you batch-process multiple designs.

1. Press play in the Timeline panel

2. Check that the design stays aligned throughout the animation

3. Adjust the artwork in the Smart Object again if needed

Step 5: Export one test video from Photoshop

Render one sample video first. This lets you confirm the template, timing, and design placement before running a larger batch in the plugin.

1. Go to File > Export > Render Video

2. Choose your export location

3. Use H.264 format

4. Click Render

The exported file will be an MP4 video.

Step 6: Adjust the speed for Etsy if needed

The existing Bulk Mockup tumbler workflow notes Etsy’s 15-second listing video limit. If your rendered video is shorter than you want, you can slow the animation down inside Photoshop before running your batch export.

1. In the Timeline panel, locate the video layer

2. Right-click the layer and select Speed

3. Lower the speed percentage to increase the duration

4. Preview the result in the Timeline again

Step 7: Organize folders for batch processing

Once your template looks right, prepare the folders you will use inside the Bulk Mockup Photoshop Plugin.

1. Create a folder for your PSD template

2. Create a folder for all design files

3. Create a folder for finished exports

Keeping these folders separate makes it easier to batch process many tumbler designs at once.

Step 8: Batch create tumbler video mockups with the Bulk Mockup Photoshop Plugin

Now use the plugin to automate the rest of the work.

1. In Photoshop, go to Plugins > Bulk Mockup

2. Select your PSD folder

3. Select your designs folder

4. Select your export folder

5. Set the resize option to Fill, Stretch Canvas

6. Set the export format to MP4

7. Click Start Generating

The Bulk Mockup Photoshop Plugin will process each design file and export individual tumbler video mockups to your export folder.

Troubleshooting tips

• If the design does not update, reopen the Smart Objects and make sure you saved every level before closing

• If the plugin does not process the template correctly, verify that the PSD uses Smart Objects

• If the result looks stretched, test the resize option again on one sample export before running the full batch

• If you need help organizing exports, read How to Organise Exports with Export Folder Settings

Watch Similar videos:

• How to Create a Video Mockup in Photoshop

• How to Batch Create Video Mockups for Wall Art

• Batch Process Video Mockups — Multiple Scenes & Multiple Smart Objects

Use Cases:

• Create Etsy listing videos for tumbler designs

• Batch export multiple tumbler videos for a new product launch

• Test different tumbler artwork variations with one PSD template

Need More Help?

If you have questions about export folder settings or encounter any issues, contact the Bulk Mockup support team at [email protected].