Resources / Image Mockups
Drop a screenshot into Screely or Smart Mockups for an instant browser frame, use Mockuphone for realistic device shots, or create animated mockups with Animockup for your next app launch.
Quick Guide
Use CodeHelper's tools when you need:
- •Privacy & offline processing
- •No account or signup required
- •Fast, client-side operations
Use external tools when you need:
- •Team collaboration features
- •Cloud storage & synchronization
- •Extensive template libraries
All Tools
Smart Mockups
Smartmockups was acquired by Canva and now runs as Canva Mockups. Pick a template, add your design, and export a photo realistic image free with a Canva account.
Now part of Canva; free with a Canva account, premium templates require Canva Pro.
Media Modifier
Mediamodifier offers over 15,000 mockup and design templates covering devices, print, apparel and social posts. The free plan is limited; Pro starts at 19 dollars a month.
Pro plan is 19 USD per month or 190 USD per year, unlocks 10,000+ mockups, unlimited downloads and a commercial license.
Shot Snap
Shotsnapp generates device mockup images from a screenshot: pick a frame, adjust the background and export as PNG or JPEG. The free plan limits each canvas to one object.
Pro is a one time 48 USD payment for a year of unlimited objects and templates, built and run by a solo developer.
Screenshot.rocks
Screenshot.rocks places a screenshot inside a browser or phone frame, lets you pick a background, mark it up and export the result, all processed in the browser.
Free, no account needed; images are processed locally and never stored on a server.
Mockup World
Mockup World is a curated library of free PSD mockups for phones, laptops, packaging, apparel and posters, usable for personal and commercial projects.
All featured mockups are free to download; check each file for its own license terms.
Collab Shot
Collabshot is a free web and desktop app for quick screen grabs, URL based sharing and live multi person drawing, not a device mockup generator.
Free to use; built for screen capture and collaborative sketching rather than product mockups.
Mockuphone
Mockuphone wraps a screenshot in a real device frame, covering current iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, Windows Phone, laptop, desktop and TV models, free to use.
Free, built by Skymakers; no account required.
Device Shots
Device Shots turns a screenshot into a mockup using 76 device frames and 9 browser window styles, entirely in the browser with export up to 4x resolution.
Free, no sign up, no watermark; screenshots never leave the browser; built and maintained by a single developer.
Mock
Mock wraps a screen recording in a device frame to produce a mockup video for social platforms, formerly released under the name Clean Mock. The free plan allows uploads up to 5 minutes.
Now branded simply as Mock; free plan adds a watermark, Pro removes it and allows 10 minute, 2x resolution exports.
MockupBro
MockupBro generates product mockups online: choose a template, upload your design and download a watermark free image without any graphic design software.
Free to use; no account or payment required to remove the watermark.
Best Device Mockup Generators for Developers & Designers
Device mockups transform plain screenshots into professional presentations showing your designs inside realistic phones, tablets, laptops, and browser windows. They are essential for portfolio projects, app store listings, landing pages, and client presentations.
Mediamodifier and Mockup World sit at opposite ends of this category. Mediamodifier is a paid generator with over 15,000 scenes and a commercial license once you upgrade, while Mockup World is a free PSD library you download and edit yourself. Device Shots and Mockuphone process a screenshot in the browser with no account, no watermark and no upload, which matters when a design is still confidential. MockupBro covers general product mockups the same free way. Smart Mockups is no longer separate; Canva absorbed it, so picking it now means picking Canva.
The pitfall here is abandonment. Small mockup generators are easy to spin up and easy to let expire, and a lapsed domain is often resold to a parked page or an unrelated site, so a bookmarked tool can silently turn into something else. Confirm the export is actually free before committing a design to an unwanted watermark.
What to check before you pick one
- Device variety: Good tools cover phones, tablets, laptops, desktops, and browser frames to match any presentation need.
- Export quality: High-resolution PNG exports (2x or 3x) ensure mockups look sharp in presentations and on retina displays.
- 3D and perspective options: Angled and 3D mockups add visual depth and make screenshots more engaging than flat frames.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best free device mockup generator?
Popular free mockup generators include Mockup World, Shots.so, Previewed, and Screely. Each lets you place a screenshot inside a realistic device frame (phone, tablet, laptop, or browser window) in seconds without design software.
How do I create an iPhone mockup for free?
Tools like Previewed and MockuPhone let you upload a screenshot and instantly generate iPhone mockups in various poses. You can then download the image as PNG or export it for use in presentations and app store listings.
What are browser frame mockups used for?
Browser frame mockups wrap a website screenshot in a realistic browser window (Chrome, Safari, Firefox), making it look like a real website preview. They are commonly used in case studies, portfolios, landing pages, and product presentations.