Match the mockup to the message, destination and amount of UI detail that must remain visible.
01
Choose the right mockup family
| Style | Best for |
|---|---|
| Realistic device frame | Store listings, product pages and credible device context |
| 3D or angled device | Heroes and launch graphics where depth matters |
| Stylized frame | Social graphics, announcements and expressive campaigns |
| Transparent cutout | Your own background, flexible layering and clean compositions |
| Photorealistic scene | Lifestyle, environmental, print, apparel, packaging and outdoor context |
| Browser frame | Web apps, SaaS pages, dashboards and documentation |
02
Pick for legibility before novelty
- Use a front-facing frame when the UI itself is the evidence.
- Use an angled frame when the overall object silhouette matters more than small interface text.
- Use a scene when context communicates the use case—for example, a billboard, T-shirt, retail package or phone in hand.
- Avoid combining several visually strong frame treatments in one small asset. One focal mockup is usually clearer.
03
Fit and layer the mockup
- 1Select the screenshot element and open Mockups.
- 2Filter by device or scene family, then preview several treatments before adjusting the rest of the layout.
- 3Correct the source crop and choose the frame color or angle where the treatment supports it.
- 4Use Layers to place shadows, decorative assets and text in the intended order.
- 5Export once at the destination size and inspect the real file. Fine frame details can behave differently at thumbnail scale.