COMPOSITION & LAYOUT

Give each mockup one clear message

Choose one feature or result for the viewer to notice first. A composition becomes harder to scan when every element competes for equal attention.

Put it into practice

  1. Write the intended takeaway in one sentence.
  2. Choose the screen that supports that takeaway.
  3. Remove extra devices or copy that serve a different message.

What this looks like

WORKED EXAMPLE

A task-planning image highlights the calendar rather than also selling billing and chat.

A detail to keep clear

Adding another screenshot is useful only when it clarifies the same story.

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.

MDN image formats