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Device Mockup Generator: iPhone, Android, iPad, Mac and Watch

Use a free device mockup generator to put screenshots in iPhone, Android, iPad, MacBook, Apple Watch or browser frames and export transparent PNGs.

ScreenShipper team · · 6 min read

TL;DR: ScreenShipper's free device mockup generator frames any screenshot in an iPhone, Pixel, Galaxy (including Z Fold), iPad Pro, Android tablet, MacBook, Apple Watch or browser window, with real frame colors, tilt, 3D angle and shadow. Export a high-resolution transparent PNG for landing pages, social posts, launch galleries and pitch decks, right in your browser.

Devices You Can Mock Up

Different products need different devices. A habit tracker lives on a phone, a SaaS dashboard lives in a browser, and a drawing app shines on a tablet. The free generator covers all three families plus watch and laptop:

DeviceBest forCapture tip
iPhone (Pro and Pro Max style, Air, Duo, SE)iOS appsCapture from a current iPhone simulator for the right screen shape
Pixel and Galaxy phonesAndroid apps and Google Play launchesUse a native emulator or device capture
Galaxy Z Fold (outer or inner display)Apps with foldable layoutsCapture each display at its own resolution
Generic Android phoneAndroid promotion without a specific brandAny modern full-screen capture
iPad Pro and Android tabletTablet and productivity appsShow the real tablet layout, not a stretched phone screen
MacBookMac apps and web appsUse a 16:10 capture
Apple WatchwatchOS apps and companion featuresCapture the watch simulator, not a phone
Browser windowWeb apps, SaaS and landing pagesCapture the page at a common desktop width

For capture instructions, see our guides to Android emulator screenshots and the iPhone mockup walkthrough, which covers iPhone-specific details like frame colors and Apple's marketing rules.

How to Choose a Device Mockup Generator

Plenty of tools put a screenshot in a phone. These criteria separate a quick hack from something you'll keep using:

  1. Current devices. Old bezels and Home buttons date your product. Look for current phone shapes, foldables, tablets and laptops.
  2. Correct screen fit. The tool should fit your capture to the device's screen area cleanly, without stretching it.
  3. Transparent export at high resolution. A transparent PNG drops onto any website or slide. Low-resolution exports look soft on high-density displays.
  4. Real frame colors and a custom option. Matching the frame to your brand palette makes a set feel designed.
  5. Angle and shadow control. Subtle perspective adds depth; extreme angles make UI unreadable.
  6. Privacy. Unreleased screens are sensitive. ScreenShipper's generator runs in your browser and never uploads your image.
  7. A path to store screenshots. Marketing mockups and App Store screenshots have different rules. A tool that also exports exact store sizes saves rework later.

Step by Step: Create a Device Mockup

  1. Open the mockup generator and upload a PNG or JPEG screenshot.
  2. Pick a device from the Device list. Wide devices such as the MacBook switch the canvas to landscape automatically.
  3. Choose a frame finish, or set a custom frame color.
  4. Adjust Tilt, 3D angle, Shadow and Size, and turn Screen glare on or off.
  5. Choose a canvas: square, 4:5 portrait, 16:10 landscape or 9:16 story.
  6. Choose a transparent, solid or gradient background.
  7. Download the PNG. Repeat with the same settings for each device in your set.

Use Cases: Landing Pages, Social Posts, Product Hunt and Decks

Each channel rewards a slightly different setup:

Use caseDevice setupCanvasBackground
Landing page heroOne phone, or phone plus laptop for cross-platform apps4:5 or 16:10Transparent
Feature section on your siteOne device per feature, same angle each timeSquareTransparent
Instagram, LinkedIn or X postOne device, slight tiltSquare or 4:5Brand gradient
Stories and ReelsOne phone, straight-on9:16Solid brand color
Product Hunt galleryHero shot first, then one feature per image16:10Solid or gradient
Pitch deck or press kitStraight-on devices16:10 or squareTransparent

For launch day specifics, including how to order your gallery, see our Product Hunt launch guide.

Tip: Export one transparent master per device and screen. You can place it on any background later without going back to the generator.

Device Mockups vs App Store Screenshots

A mockup is a marketing image. A store screenshot is a store asset with strict rules. Mixing them up causes upload errors and rejections.

AspectDevice mockupApp Store or Google Play screenshot
SizeWhatever the channel needsExact pixel sizes per device slot
TransparencyTransparent PNG is idealNot allowed: no alpha channel
TextOptionalUsually a headline per screen
ContentAny real screenMust show the app in use, accurately
CountOne or a fewUp to 10 per size on iOS, 2 to 8 per device type on Google Play

Two practical consequences:

  • Never upload a transparent mockup as a store screenshot. Both stores reject alpha channels. Our alpha channel guide shows how to flatten files.
  • Think twice about devices in Google Play graphics. Google's Play Console guidance for feature graphics lists device imagery among elements to avoid, because it can date quickly. See our feature graphic examples for alternatives.

Device frames inside App Store screenshots are common and fine as long as the screen shows your real app. Our guide to App Store screenshot mockups covers when a frame helps.

Tips for Consistent Multi-Device Mockups

  • Same angle and light. If the phone tilts left, tilt the tablet left too, with the same shadow strength.
  • Correct relative size. A phone shouldn't look as big as a laptop. Apple's marketing guidelines also ask for correct relative sizes when several Apple products appear together.
  • Same app state. Show the same account, theme and data across devices, so it reads as one product.
  • Brand-matched colors. Choose frame finishes and backgrounds from your palette.
  • Real UI per device. Show your actual iPad or desktop layout. A phone screen stretched to tablet width is obvious.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a free device mockup generator without sign-up?

Yes. ScreenShipper's mockup generator at /tools/mockup is free, works in your browser and downloads PNGs without an account.

Can I mock up an Android phone without showing a specific brand?

Yes. Choose the generic Android phone frame. It suits Google Play promotion when you don't want to favor one manufacturer.

What image size does the mockup generator export?

It exports at the canvas you pick (square, 4:5, 16:10 or 9:16), at a high resolution suited to websites and social posts. The download button shows the exact pixel size.

Are code-drawn device frames the same as Apple's official bezels?

No. ScreenShipper draws its frames in code. If your material falls under Apple's App Store marketing guidelines, which point to Apple-provided product bezels, check those rules before publishing.

Can I use the same mockups on my website and in the stores?

On your website, yes. In the stores, use full screenshot designs at exact sizes without transparency instead of standalone mockups.

Sources

From raw captures to store-ready screenshots

Drop your simulator or emulator captures into a template and export every store size, or frame a single screen with the free mockup generator.

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