How to create an iPhone screenshot mockup
Start with a screenshot of the feature you want to show. Place it in an iPhone frame in Screenlume, choose a simple background, and add a short caption that helps people understand the screen. Check the composition at the size people will see it. Screenlume requires Pro to save or share the completed image.
Capture the screen that shows the result
Suppose you are announcing a saved routes feature in a fictional walking app. Open the working feature and capture the screen where a sample saved route is visible. A screen that shows the result helps the viewer connect the announcement with the interface they will use.
Use demo data that you can share publicly. Before building the mockup, check that the route title and the part of the screen you want to highlight are visible in the capture. If the important detail is buried below the visible area, take a more suitable screenshot.
Build one composition in Screenlume
Start with a single mockup and replace its sample image with your screenshot. Choose an iPhone frame that suits the capture, then adjust scale and spacing so the screen remains the main element. Leave space between the device and the canvas edges, then check the crop in the destination’s preview.
Use the background to help the frame stand out. If the route screen is already busy, try a plain background and a restrained shadow. Add a caption such as “Find your saved routes” and position it where it stays clear of the interface.
- Add the screenshot to a single iPhone mockup.
- Set the frame, scale and spacing around the image.
- Add one short caption near the device.
- Check that the key part of the app screen is still visible.
Look at the image at its intended size
A composition that reads well in a large editor preview may become hard to read in a small launch card. View the mockup at roughly the size the post or portfolio page will display. Look for the caption and the route title without zooming in.
If the caption is doing all the work, try making the phone larger or choosing a capture with a clearer focal point. If the design feels crowded, shorten the caption or simplify the background. Check again after each change to see how the adjustment changes readability. Apple’s asset guidance gives the same general emphasis to a clear focal point and readable key details.
Review the exported image before sharing
Screenlume’s templates and editing tools are free. Saving or sharing a finished image requires Screenlume Pro. If you export, open the saved file and check that the frame, route title and caption are visible at the display size you chose.
For a portfolio page, preview the image in its actual placement if you can. For a launch post, check the preview for an unexpected crop. Keep the editable project if you expect to replace the capture when the feature changes.
Questions
Should I add more than one device to the image?
For this example, one frame gives the route screen room to be readable. Add another only when it helps explain something your first screenshot cannot show.
Can I edit the mockup before deciding whether to export?
Yes. Screenlume makes its templates and editing tools available for free. Pro is required to save or share a completed image.
What should I check in the final file?
Check the actual app detail, caption and canvas edges at the intended display size. If a preview cuts off an important element, adjust the composition and check again.