COMPOSITION & LAYOUT

Adapt a landscape mockup to a portrait canvas

A portrait version usually needs a new hierarchy rather than a scaled-down landscape layout. Preserve the main message while simplifying supporting elements.

Put it into practice

  1. Choose the portrait output size.
  2. Stack the headline and main frame vertically.
  3. Remove secondary devices if they become unreadable.

What this looks like

WORKED EXAMPLE

A wide two-device hero becomes one phone with a short heading in a story graphic.

A detail to keep clear

Changing the aspect ratio alone does not guarantee a good composition.

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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