Exporting high-quality device mockups requires understanding various technical parameters, file formats, and optimization techniques. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about export settings to ensure your mockups look professional across all platforms and use cases. Mock-it Magic provides advanced export features to help you achieve the perfect results.
Understanding Export Quality Parameters
High-quality mockup exports depend on several key technical factors:
- Resolution and DPI: Ensuring crisp display on all screen types
- File Format Selection: Choosing the right format for your specific use case
- Color Management: Maintaining accurate color representation across devices
- Compression Settings: Balancing file size with visual quality
Resolution and DPI Settings
Standard Resolution Guidelines
Recommended Export Resolutions
Mobile Devices
- • iPhone: 1170 x 2532px (2x)
- • Android: 1080 x 1920px (2x)
- • iPad: 2048 x 2732px (2x)
- • Retina displays: 3x resolution
Desktop & Web
- • Standard: 1920 x 1080px
- • High-DPI: 3840 x 2160px (4K)
- • Ultra-wide: 3440 x 1440px
- • Print: 300 DPI minimum
DPI and Pixel Density Considerations
Mobile Screens
- • Standard: 72 DPI
- • Retina: 144 DPI (2x)
- • Super Retina: 216 DPI (3x)
- • Android: 160-640 DPI
Desktop Screens
- • Standard: 96 DPI
- • High-DPI: 192 DPI (2x)
- • 4K displays: 288 DPI
- • Print: 300 DPI
Export Settings
- • Web: 72-96 DPI
- • Print: 300 DPI
- • Social media: 72 DPI
- • App stores: 72 DPI
File Format Selection Guide
PNG Format - Best for Most Use Cases
PNG Advantages
- • Lossless compression maintains perfect quality
- • Supports transparency for flexible backgrounds
- • Excellent for graphics with sharp edges and text
- • Wide compatibility across all platforms
- • Ideal for app store submissions and portfolios
JPEG Format - Optimized for Photographs
JPEG Use Cases
- • Best for photo-heavy mockups with realistic backgrounds
- • Smaller file sizes for web optimization
- • Good for social media sharing
- • Suitable for email attachments
- • Not recommended for graphics with text or sharp edges
SVG Format - Scalable Vector Graphics
SVG Advantages
- • Infinitely scalable without quality loss
- • Small file sizes for simple graphics
- • Perfect for logos and simple device frames
- • Editable with code
- • Limited support for complex photographs
Compression and Quality Settings
PNG Compression Optimization
- Compression Level: Use level 6-8 for optimal balance of size and quality
- Color Reduction: Reduce color palette when possible without quality loss
- Metadata Removal: Strip unnecessary metadata to reduce file size
- Progressive Loading: Enable for web use to improve loading experience
JPEG Quality Settings
Quality Recommendations
- Web use: 80-85% quality
- Print: 90-95% quality
- Portfolio: 90-100% quality
- Social media: 75-80% quality
Optimization Tips
- • Use progressive JPEG for large images
- • Optimize for target file size
- • Consider WebP format for modern browsers
- • Test different quality levels
Platform-Specific Export Requirements
App Store Optimization (ASO)
iOS App Store Requirements
- iPhone Screenshots: 1290 x 2796px (iPhone 14 Pro Max) or 1179 x 2556px (iPhone 14 Pro)
- iPad Screenshots: 2048 x 2732px (iPad Pro 12.9") or 1668 x 2388px (iPad Pro 11")
- Format: PNG or JPEG, maximum 5MB per image
- Quantity: 3-10 screenshots per device type
- Quality: High resolution, no compression artifacts
Google Play Store Requirements
- Phone Screenshots: 1080 x 1920px minimum
- Tablet Screenshots: 1200 x 1920px minimum
- Format: PNG or JPEG, maximum 8MB per image
- Quantity: 2-8 screenshots per device type
- Feature Graphic: 1024 x 500px for app icon
Social Media Optimization
Instagram & Facebook
- • Square: 1080 x 1080px
- • Story: 1080 x 1920px
- • Feed: 1080 x 1080px
- • Format: JPEG, 72 DPI
Twitter & LinkedIn
- • Twitter: 1200 x 675px
- • LinkedIn: 1200 x 627px
- • Format: JPEG or PNG
- • Quality: 72 DPI
Advanced Export Techniques
Batch Export Strategies
- Multiple Resolutions: Export the same mockup at different sizes for various use cases
- Format Variations: Create PNG and JPEG versions for different platforms
- Color Variations: Export with different background colors or device frames
- Automation: Use scripts or tools to automate the export process
Quality Assurance and Testing
Export Quality Checklist
- • Test exports on actual devices and screens
- • Verify color accuracy across different displays
- • Check file sizes are appropriate for intended use
- • Ensure compatibility with target platforms
- • Validate metadata and color profiles
Performance Optimization
File Size Management
- Web Optimization: Balance quality with loading speed for web use
- Mobile Considerations: Optimize for mobile data usage and storage
- CDN Integration: Use content delivery networks for global performance
- Lazy Loading: Implement progressive loading for large images
Color Management
Color Profiles
- • sRGB for web and mobile
- • Adobe RGB for print
- • P3 for wide-gamut displays
- • Consistent profiles across exports
Color Accuracy
- • Test on multiple displays
- • Use color calibration tools
- • Maintain brand color consistency
- • Consider accessibility standards
Tools and Resources for Export Optimization
Export Tools
- • Mock-it Magic export features
- • Adobe Photoshop batch processing
- • ImageOptim for compression
- • TinyPNG for web optimization
Quality Control
- • Color calibration tools
- • Resolution testing software
- • File size analyzers
- • Cross-platform testing
Testing Platforms
- • Multiple device testing
- • Browser compatibility checks
- • App store preview tools
- • Social media preview tools
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