A good mockup makes your product look professional before it exists. Whether you're presenting a website design to a client, creating product images for your Payhip store, or showing off an app concept — mockups sell the vision.
Here are 10 tools that generate professional mockups for free, from browser-based generators to PSD template libraries.
Browser-Based Generators
No Photoshop needed. Upload your screenshot, get a mockup.
1Smartmockups
The most versatile free mockup generator. 200+ free templates across devices (iPhone, MacBook, iPad, Android), apparel (t-shirts, hoodies), print (books, magazines, posters), and packaging (boxes, bottles). Upload your image and the tool places it perfectly.
General-purpose mockups for any project. The best free-to-quality ratio. Non-designers who need professional results fast.
2Mediamodifier
Similar to Smartmockups with a slightly different template library. Strong in device and apparel mockups. The visual editor lets you adjust perspective, shadows, and backgrounds before downloading.
Teams wanting an alternative to Smartmockups with a different template selection. Good for social media mockups.
3Mockuphone
Focused specifically on device mockups — phones, tablets, laptops, watches, and TVs. Upload a screenshot, pick a device frame, download the mockup. The simplest tool on this list for device-specific mockups.
App developers and web designers who need clean device frames. Quick "screenshot in a phone" mockups for portfolios and presentations.
4Shots.so
Shots creates beautiful screenshot mockups with customizable backgrounds, shadows, and device frames. The aesthetic is modern and clean — perfect for product pages, social media, and pitch decks.
SaaS companies and indie hackers creating product screenshots for landing pages. The gradient backgrounds are particularly eye-catching.
5Placeit by Envato
Massive library of mockups, logos, videos, and design templates. The mockup section includes thousands of templates across every category. The free selection is limited but high quality.
Users who need mockups, logos, and video templates in one platform. Worth the paid subscription if you create content regularly.
PSD & Figma Mockup Libraries
Download files and customize in your design tool.
6Mockup World
A curated directory of free PSD mockups from designers around the web. Thousands of templates across devices, packaging, stationery, apparel, outdoor advertising, and more. Every mockup links to the original source with license info.
Designers who want maximum customization. Finding niche mockup types (restaurant menus, book covers, billboard ads) not available in browser generators.
7Figma Community Mockups
The Figma Community has thousands of free mockup files you can duplicate and customize. Device frames, scene mockups, product templates, and UI kits — all editable in Figma's free plan.
Designers already using Figma who want mockups in their design workflow. Teams that need customizable mockups matching their brand exactly.
8Artboard Studio
A browser-based mockup editor with drag-and-drop design capabilities. More customizable than simple generators — you can arrange multiple devices, add text, change scenes, and create complex compositions.
Users who want more control than simple generators but don't want to use Photoshop. Creating composed mockup scenes with multiple elements.
9Screely
Turn any screenshot into a beautiful browser window mockup. Add a macOS-style window frame, custom background, shadow, and border radius. Dead simple and produces consistently clean results.
Developers and SaaS products showing website screenshots in a clean browser frame. README files, documentation, and blog posts. Use ToolKit.dev's Image Compressor to optimize the output.
10Previewed
Specializes in animated and video mockups — show your app or website in a rotating device, a hand holding a phone, or a laptop opening. The free plan includes static mockups; video requires premium.
Product launches and app store submissions that need animated device mockups (on the paid plan). Static mockups are secondary to the video focus.
Quick Comparison
| Tool | Type | Free Templates | No Signup | Commercial Use | No Watermark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smartmockups | Browser | 200+ | No | Yes | Yes |
| Mediamodifier | Browser | 100+ | No | Yes | Varies |
| Mockuphone | Browser | 100+ devices | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Shots.so | Browser | All (watermark) | Yes | Paid only | Paid |
| Placeit | Browser | Limited | No | Yes | Yes |
| Mockup World | PSD files | Thousands | Yes | Check each | Yes |
| Figma Community | Figma files | Thousands | No | Check each | Yes |
| Artboard Studio | Browser | 100+ | No | Yes | Yes |
| Screely | Browser | Unlimited | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Previewed | Browser | Limited static | No | Yes | Paid for video |
Which Should You Choose?
For quick device mockups: Mockuphone (no signup, instant) or Smartmockups (more variety).
For website screenshots: Screely (browser frame) or Shots.so (gradient backgrounds).
For maximum customization: Figma Community files or Mockup World PSDs.
For product launches: Smartmockups or Placeit for a mix of device, print, and lifestyle mockups.
For digital product covers: Smartmockups for ebook/course mockups on tablets. Optimize the output with ToolKit.dev's Image Compressor before uploading to your sales page.
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Mockups help you sell. The Finance Kit helps you track revenue, manage taxes, and grow your digital product business.
Get the Kit — $11Frequently Asked Questions
Smartmockups for variety (200+ free templates), Mockuphone for device frames (100+ devices, no signup), Screely for browser screenshots (unlimited, free, instant).
Most browser-based generators allow commercial use on their free tier. For PSD files, check each file's individual license. Look for "free for personal and commercial use" in the terms.
No. Browser-based tools (Smartmockups, Mockuphone, Screely) need zero software. PSD files need Photoshop or the free alternative Photopea (browser-based).
Minimum: hero mockup (product in context), 2–3 feature screenshots in device frames, and a social media preview image. The cover image is most important for digital product sales.
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Mockups are step one. The Freelancer Business Kit gives you the complete launch system:
- Product launch checklists
- Sales page copy frameworks
- Email announcement templates
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