Light MacBook Mockup
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author Pixelbuddha
This light MacBook mockup is a quick way to show a web app without a photo shoot.
Good pick for web designers, agencies or anyone putting together a portfolio. For app store or portfolio images, crop tight around the device so the screen fills most of the frame.
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. Pair it with a second device from the same angle to show a responsive layout.
This is a free file from Pixelbuddha. When you click download you’ll land on their page to grab it.
What’s inside the Light MacBook Mockup PSD
Everything below is on its own layer:
- Screen design, placed through the smart object
- Background colour
- Shadow under the device
- Screen glare and reflection layers
How to use the Light MacBook Mockup
- Pick one strong screen. It reads better than a crowded one.
- Open the file in Photoshop and double-click the smart object thumbnail in the Layers panel.
- Paste your design, resize it to fill the area, then save (Ctrl/Cmd + S) and close that tab.
- Export with File › Export › Export As: JPG for sharing, PNG for the web.
Another tip: turn the screen glare layer down if your UI has small type. Glare looks nice but hides detail.
Where the Light MacBook Mockup works best
- Show a portfolio case study to a client before it goes to print or production.
- Make two or three colour versions of a SaaS dashboard and let the client pick.
- Share a website homepage on Instagram, Behance or Dribbble with a real-looking preview.
Quick notes on this mockup
- Made by Pixelbuddha. The download size and format are listed on their page.
- Built for Adobe Photoshop. A recent CC version handles the smart objects best.
- Check the smart object size before you design, so your artwork fits without stretching.
- Check the licence on the author’s page. Personal and commercial terms differ from file to file.
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Questions about this mockup
What licence does it come with?
Pixelbuddha 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.
What size should my screenshot be?
Open the screen smart object and check its canvas size in Image › Canvas Size. Paste your screenshot at that size so it stays sharp.
Why does the download open another website?
We list free files from designers around the web and link to the original page, so Pixelbuddha gets the visit and you get the file exactly as they published it.
