App Mockup PSDとは？

PSD mockup files have been the industry standard for creating device mockups since before dedicated mockup tools existed. The format uses Photoshop's smart object feature: you double-click a designated layer, paste your screenshot, save, and the mockup automatically applies the correct perspective transformation, screen reflections, and shadow effects. High-quality PSD mockups produce photorealistic results that are difficult to distinguish from actual device photography.

Free PSD mockups are available from numerous sources including Freepik, Mockup World, GraphicBurger, Pixeden, and various individual designers on Dribbble and Behance. Premium PSD packs from marketplaces like Creative Market, Envato Elements, and Yellow Images offer higher resolution, more device variety, and additional scene compositions. Prices typically range from $5-30 for individual files to $15-50 per month for subscription access to large libraries.

The primary advantage of PSD mockups is creative control. You can customize every aspect of the mockup: change background colors, adjust lighting, modify shadows, add custom elements, and combine multiple devices in a single composition. For one-off marketing materials, press kits, and presentations, PSD mockups offer unmatched flexibility.

The primary limitation is scalability. Every screenshot change requires opening the PSD file, replacing the smart object content, and re-exporting. If you have 10 screenshots across 7 languages and 3 device sizes, that is 210 individual export operations. This makes PSD mockups impractical for teams that update screenshots frequently or need localized versions. AI tools like ScreenMagic address this limitation by automating the device framing step entirely, eliminating the need for manual PSD workflows in app store screenshot production.