How to Update the Main Screenshot Background

In this tutorial, we will guide you through updating the background properties of your Main Screenshots in AppMockUp Studio. Follow these simple, step-by-step instructions to create visually appealing backgrounds for your App Store and Google Play app screenshots.

Before You Begin:

In order to view the Main Screenshot properties in the Properties Panel you need to select the Main Screenshot from the Layers Panel.

Note: The Main Screenshot is selected whenhighlighted in blue in the Layers Panel.

Step 1: Choose Fill Type

In the 'FILL' section under 'Type', you can choose from 4 different fill types:

Solid Color

Gradient

Image

Panoramic

Step 2: Update the Background Color

There are multiple ways to set your desired color:

Method 1: Direct Input

• Enter the HEX code (e.g. #FF0000) in the input field
• Use natural language (e.g. 'red', 'blue') to quickly select a generic color in the color input field

Pro Tips:

In the HEX input field, use keyboard shortcuts to quickly adjust colors:

↑ / ↓ - Cycle through color shades

Shift + ↑ / ↓ - Cycle in larger increments

Method 2: Color Editor

Click the color button next to the HEX input field to open the color picker:

• Drag the color control around the canvas to select a color
• Adjust Hue and Opacity using the sliders
• Fine-tune using RGBA value inputs
• Use the color picker button to select a color from your screen

Step 3: Working with Gradients

When selecting 'Gradient' as your Fill Type, you will access the powerful Gradient Editor that allows you to create custom gradients.

Click the gradient button next to 'Linear' to open the Gradient Editor:

Using the Gradient Editor

The Gradient Editor allows you to create custom gradients with multiple color stops and angle controls.

Color Stops

• Place the mouse cursor over the gradient bar to preview a new color stop position
• Click anywhere on the gradient bar to add a new color stop
• Hold the Shift key while clicking to add a color stop at 10% intervals
• Drag color stops to adjust their position, and hold Shift for precise positioning
• Enter precise position values (0-100%) in the input field
• Delete a selected color stop by clicking the trash icon
• Hold the Ctrl or Cmd while clicking on a color stop to delete it
• Double click on a color stop to create equal spacing between all color stops

Gradient Angle

• Drag the start and end control points to adjust the angle
• Hold the Shift key while dragging the control points to snap them to the grid
• Color stops maintain their position relative to the angle control points

Quick Actions

• Use the flip button to reverse color stop positions
• Click the rotate button to quickly rotate by 45° increments

Pro Tips:

Hold Shift while dragging color stops to snap them to 10% increments for precise positioning.

Step 4: Using Image Fills

The Image Fill type allows you to use images as backgrounds for your Main Screenshot, with powerful controls for adjusting how the image appears.

Adding Images

There are two ways to add an image:

• Click 'Select From Computer' to upload your own image
• Click 'Generate Mesh' to create an unique image using the Mesh Generator

Scale Modes

• Fill: Covers the entire area while maintaining aspect ratio (may crop)
• Fit: Shows the entire image while maintaining aspect ratio (may show background)

Image Adjustments

• Invert the image by pressing the 'Invert' button
• Rotate the image by 90° increments using the 'Rotate' button
• Flip the image horizontally or vertically using the 'Flip' buttons
• Brightness: Adjust image luminosity (0-200)
• Contrast: Modify difference between light and dark areas (0-200)
• Hue: Shift the color spectrum (0-360°)
• Saturation: Control color intensity (0-200)

Background & Overlay

• Set a background color to show behind transparent images
• Add color overlays to tint the image
• Apply gradient overlays for creative effects

Pro Tips:

Double-click the sliders to reset to default values.

In the number input fields, use keyboard shortcuts to quickly adjust values:

↑ / ↓ - Increment / decrement the value by 1

Shift + ↑ / ↓ - Increment / decrement the value by 10

Step 5: Using Panoramic Fill

By setting the Main Screenshot background to panoramic, you can create a continuous background that spans across all your screenshots, creating a seamless visual that will make your app screenshots stand out in the App Store and Google Play.