When should you use a framed screenshot?
Use a device frame when the hardware context helps explain your product: a feature page, launch image, social post or portfolio case study. Keep a large unframed screenshot alongside it when readers need to inspect small interface details. The device should support the message rather than hide the UI.
Add an iPhone frame in Lilacpane
Start with an original screen-only capture. Add a device frame in the app, choose an iPhone style that matches the orientation, then import the screenshot through Add/Edit. Select the frame and use Media when you need to replace its content. Set the background and headline after the screen fits, then export the result.
Fill the screen opening without losing important UI
Inspect the screen opening, top status area, corners and bottom navigation. The image should fill the visible screen while keeping important controls intact. If you see gaps, check the screenshot and frame orientation or ratio, then adjust the media position and size. Avoid putting a second device shell around an already framed image.
Export a useful product visual
Give each image one clear point. Use a simple background and a short headline, then check the exported file at its actual display size. For broader stories, create separate iPad, Mac or screen-recording versions instead of shrinking the same screen across several devices. Check the destination’s pixel and content rules before publishing.
Detailed steps and checks
Questions before you start
Can I create a framed screenshot in this web page?
This page provides real app examples and instructions. Download Lilacpane to import and edit your own screenshots. The app is free to download and offers in-app purchases.
Why is there empty space or cropped content inside the frame?
Check that the source screenshot and frame have matching orientation and proportions, then adjust the media position and size. Fill the screen opening while preserving the top and bottom interface controls.
Can I frame a screen recording too?
Use the recording and device-frame options available in the current app. After export, watch the whole video to check orientation, cropping, sound and important interactions.
Free to download. In-app purchases are available; check the app for current access and export options.