COMPOSITION & LAYOUT

Prevent frames and shadows from clipping at the canvas edge

Leave enough room for the entire visible object, including its shadow and rotation. The canvas boundary defines what survives export.

Put it into practice

  1. Check all four corners at the current layout.
  2. Reduce object size or move it inward if needed.
  3. Inspect the downloaded file for clipped effects.

What this looks like

WORKED EXAMPLE

A tilted browser window needs extra space at its upper corner.

A detail to keep clear

A frame that extends off canvas can be a deliberate choice, but accidental clipping looks unfinished.

Using MockupX

The editor separates output size from mockup type and layout. After changing a ratio, review every device, crop and text block. These are design decisions rather than automatic guarantees: a layout that works for a wide hero often needs a simpler arrangement on a portrait canvas.

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.

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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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