A new Mac app called Framous launched on Tuesday, giving you the ability to add device frames around screenshots to make them look more professional.
The helpful new tool can aid app developers, graphic designers, and even journalists who need to add an iPhone or Mac frame—also known as a mockup or template—to photos. This can be particularly useful for creating App Store screenshots, landing pages, and header images for articles.
The app was created by Dark Noise app developer Charlie Chapman, who needed a fast and easy way to add device frames around screenshots. Traditionally, many users relied on time-consuming methods, such as seeking out templates online and manually placing their screenshots.
While similar apps and services exist, such as iFrames (a Safari extension) or SMPRO (an iOS app), we noticed there’s a lack of dedicated solutions for Mac users.
Framous aims to be more efficient than other options, as it only requires users to either drag and drop or copy and paste their screenshots into the app, which then automatically places them in device frames.
Key features include automatic detection, which chooses the right frame from a library of devices, including Mac, iPhone, Apple Watch, and Apple TV 4K. You can also combine multiple devices into one image, and there’s a landscape mode for iPhones.
Additionally, there are plenty of customization options. For instance, you can move the device buttons to the side and change the frame color. There is an edge-to-edge mode that lets your photo fill the frame, similar to modern iPhones. You can also export your images to Figma or Sketch for further editing.
Chapman told TechCrunch about his future plans for the app, which include adding more customization options such as controls for the frame background, shadows, and padding. He also intends to introduce video support and the ability to save templates. An iOS app is also on the roadmap.
Framous is available to download for free in the Mac App Store. If you want to unlock all the frames, you’ll need to spend a one-time fee of $19.99, or there’s a $9.99 yearly subscription to unlock all new frames as they roll out.
