PRACTICAL WORKFLOWS

Prepare a framed screenshot for documentation

Documentation images should help a reader complete a task. Use restrained framing and enough context to locate the relevant control.

Put it into practice

  1. Capture the required state with readable labels.
  2. Keep decorative effects modest.
  3. Place the image next to the corresponding instruction.

What this looks like

WORKED EXAMPLE

A setup guide shows the relevant settings panel with its navigation context.

A detail to keep clear

A heavily tilted decorative mockup can make procedural details harder to follow.

Using MockupX

These workflows describe ways to use the editor, not separate automated services. Keep original images and delivery notes outside the editor when a repeatable handoff matters. For paid work, check rights to screenshots, brand assets and stock imagery before publishing.

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