Dark Shadow iMac Mockup
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author Mockup Nest
Presenting a desktop website? Put it on this dark shadow iMac mockup and the client sees the real thing, not a flat file.
It’s a handy file for agencies and product marketers. One thing worth knowing: turn the screen glare layer down if your UI has small type. Glare looks nice but hides detail.
A screen inside a real device frame explains a product faster than a raw screenshot, which is why it shows up on so many landing pages and app store listings.
Good for
- A desktop website
- A video thumbnail
- A design system page
Mockup Nest created this one and hosts the download on their own site, so you always get the latest version straight from the source.
What’s inside the Dark Shadow iMac Mockup PSD
Open it in Photoshop and you can change:
- Screen design, placed through the smart object
- Background colour
- Screen glare and reflection layers
- Shadow under the device
Add your design to the Dark Shadow iMac Mockup
- Pick one strong screen. It reads better than a crowded one.
- In the Layers panel, find the layer with the small smart object icon and double-click it.
- Drop your artwork in, fit it to the canvas, save and close. The mockup updates by itself.
- Change the background colour to fit your brand.
- Export with File › Export › Export As: JPG for sharing, PNG for the web.
One more thing: screenshots with a white background can blend into the bezel; a thin shadow or darker UI reads better.
Where the Dark Shadow iMac Mockup works best
- Present a video thumbnail in a client proposal or brand guide.
- Show a design system page to a client before it goes to print or production.
- Make two or three colour versions of a wide dashboard and let the client pick.
Good to know
- Made by Mockup Nest. The download size and format are listed on their page.
- Some free mockups ask for credit when you post them. A short line in your caption is enough.
- Built for Adobe Photoshop. A recent CC version handles the smart objects best.
Scroll down for similar imac mockups from other designers.
Questions about this mockup
What licence does it come with?
Mockup Nest sets the licence, and it can differ from file to file. Many free files allow personal and commercial use, but some are personal-only or ask for credit. Read the terms on the download page before a paid project.
How do I add my design?
Open the file in Photoshop, double-click the smart object thumbnail, paste or place your artwork in the new tab, save it (Ctrl/Cmd + S) and close. The main file updates on its own.
Which Photoshop version do I need?
A recent Photoshop CC version is best. Older versions can open the file but sometimes have trouble with smart objects and effects.
Can I remove the screen reflection?
Usually yes. Reflections and glare are normally a separate layer that you can hide or lower in opacity.
Why does the download open another website?
We list free files from designers around the web and link to the original page, so Mockup Nest gets the visit and you get the file exactly as they published it.
