Put it into practice
- Choose a light source screenshot.
- Try a dark browser appearance.
- Reduce surrounding contrast if the toolbar dominates.
What this looks like
A white documentation page is outlined by dark browser chrome on a neutral canvas.
A detail to keep clear
The browser appearance does not change the theme of the captured website.
Using MockupX
Browser framing communicates that the image shows a web product. Choose the browser appearance and adjust image sizing in MockupX, but use the original screenshot to decide which content matters. Decorative browser chrome does not make the underlying interface interactive.
Check the result
Keep the original screenshot, then review the exported file at the size where people will see it. Check the message, the visible interface and the final crop separately. For a handoff, record the destination and the approved file so another person can distinguish the final version from a draft.
References and further reading
Use the official references for format behavior and current destination requirements. The composition advice above is a practical design approach, not a promise of platform approval.
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