How to Organize Exports with Export Folder Settings
This guide shows you how to organize your exported mockups using the Export Folder Settings feature in Bulk Mockup. You'll learn how to control whether your mockups are saved in one folder or automatically organized into subfolders.
What You'll Learn
The Export Folder Settings feature gives you three ways to organize your mockup exports:
All in Export Folder - Save all mockups in a single folder
PSD Mockup - Create subfolders organized by template name
Design File - Create subfolders organized by design/artwork name
These settings help you stay organized when generating dozens or hundreds of mockups at once. Choose the option that matches how you plan to use your exported files.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, make sure you have:
Bulk Mockup plugin installed in Photoshop
A folder containing your PSD mockup templates
A folder containing your design files (artwork/images)
An export folder selected where mockups will be saved
Access Export Folder Settings
Follow these steps to find the export folder settings:
Open the Bulk Mockup plugin in Photoshop
Click the Settings tab at the top
Click the Export sub-tab
Click the Folders option
Watch this step in the video (0:09)
You'll see three radio button options under "Export to Sub-Folders." Only one option can be active at a time, indicated by a green highlight.
Option 1: All in Export Folder
This option saves all your mockups in a single, flat folder structure with no subfolders.
When to Use This
Choose this option when:
You're generating a small number of mockups (under 20)
You want to manually organize files later
You need all files easily accessible in one location
How It Works
In Settings > Export > Folders, select All in Export Folder
Go to the Main tab
Click Start Generating
All mockups will be saved directly in your export folder with combined naming (e.g., "Los Angeles gold_01 primary.jpg")
See the results in the video (2:28)
Example: If you have 5 templates and 6 designs, all 30 mockups will appear in one folder.
Option 2: PSD Mockup
This option creates subfolders named after each PSD template, with each subfolder containing all variations of that template.
When to Use This
Choose this option when:
You want to see all design variations for each template together
You're organising mockups by template style (primary, secondary, lifestyle, etc.)
You need to compare how different designs look in the same template
How It Works
In Settings > Export > Folders, select PSD Mockup
Go to the Main tab
Click Start Generating
Subfolders will be created using your template names (e.g., "01 primary/", "02 secondary/", "03 lifestyle/")
Each subfolder contains all design variations for that template
See the results in the video (3:37)
Example: A folder named "01 primary" will contain 6 mockups (one for each design file), all using the "01 primary" template.
Option 3: Design File
This option creates subfolders named after each design/artwork file, with each subfolder containing all template variations of that design.
When to Use This
Choose this option when:
You want to see all template variations for each design together
You're organising mockups by product, client, or design name
You need to deliver complete sets of mockups per design
How It Works
In Settings > Export > Folders, select Design File
Go to the Main tab
Click Start Generating
Subfolders will be created using your design file names (e.g., "Los Angeles gold/", "New York silver/", "Chicago white/")
Each subfolder contains all template variations for that design
See the results in the video (4:50)
Example: A folder named "Los Angeles gold" will contain 5 mockups (one for each template), all featuring the "Los Angeles gold" design.
File Naming Best Practices
To avoid duplicate filenames and ensure unique file identification, configure your naming settings:
Go to Settings > Export > Naming tab
Select at least 2 unique naming parameters
Recommended combination: Design File Name + Template Name
If you only use "Design File Name" in your naming settings, files may have duplicate names when using the "PSD Mockup" subfolder option. Always include both design and template names for unique identification.
This ensures files are named like "Los Angeles gold_01 primary.jpg" which clearly identifies both the design and the template used.
Quick Comparison
Option | Folder Structure | Best For |
|---|---|---|
All in Export Folder | Flat (all files in one folder) | Small batches, manual organisation |
PSD Mockup | Subfolders by template name | Comparing designs across same template |
Design File | Subfolders by design name | Delivering complete mockup sets per design |
Testing Different Options
You can easily test different export options to see which works best for your workflow:
Generate your mockups using one option
Review the exported folder structure
If needed, delete the exported files
Switch to a different Export Folder Setting option
Generate again to compare the organisation
The generation process completes in seconds, even for 30+ mockups, so you can experiment freely to find your preferred organisation method.
Need More Help?
If you have questions about export folder settings or encounter any issues, contact the Bulk Mockup support team at [email protected].