A device mockup places a screen capture inside a frame that resembles a phone or tablet. It helps viewers imagine the interface in a device context rather than as a floating screenshot.
Create a generic outer frame, fit the capture to its screen ratio, and crop it cleanly. In the demo, a plain portrait device tilts gently while its inner content moves.
A mockup is an explanatory frame, not a photograph of a specific device with accurate thickness, buttons, or reflections. Avoid details that could imply a real device or a final production UI.
When to use
Use it to introduce an app screen or show a mobile layout and aspect ratio. Make clear when the image is only a mockup rather than a verified device capture.