
# Mockups with AI

## What is a Mockup Generator?

A mockup generator is a tool for transforming your designs into realistic scenes, such as those on a T-shirt, packaging, phone screen, billboard, or product label.

## How Does the Mockup Generator Work?

Watch this video to see this tool in action:

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You can create mockups by:

- Choosing a template from the Freepik mockup library.
- Uploading your photo or design.
- Describing a scene with a prompt.

## Create a Mockup Using the Freepik Mockup Library

<StepGuide steps={[
  {
    title: 'Open the Mockup Generator.'
  },
  {
    title: 'Explore the template categories like apparel, packaging, print, or tech.'
  },
  {
    title: 'Choose a mockup you like.'
  },
  {
    title: 'Upload your image or use one of your AI-generated visuals.'
  },
  {
    title: 'Adjust the image placement if needed.'
  },
  {
    title: 'Click Generate to get your mockup.'
  },
]} />

<InfoCard title="Pro tip" content="Filter by layout, object, or orientation to narrow your choices." />

## Create a Mockup Using Your Own Image

<StepGuide steps={[
  {
    title: 'Head to the Mockup Generator.'
  },
  {
    title: 'Click Upload and choose your image.'
  },
  {
    title: 'Optionally, enter a short prompt to guide the generation.'
  },
  {
    title: 'Adjust the mockup surface or perspective using the visual tools.'
  },
  {
    title: 'Click Generate to finish.'
  },
]} />

## Create a Mockup Using a Text Prompt

<StepGuide steps={[
  {
    title: 'Open the generator and select the Prompt option.'
  },
  {
    title: 'Type a short description of your idea (e.g., "a folded T-shirt mockup on a white wooden surface, natural light").'
  },
  {
    title: 'Set aspect ratio or style if needed.'
  },
  {
    title: 'Click Generate and view your results.'
  },
]} />

## Usage Limits, Credits, and Rights

- **Free users** have a limited number of mockup generations per day. You'll see a usage counter in the top-right corner.
- **Subscribers** use **credits**, which vary depending on the plan.

<InfoCard title="Note" content="Downloads from the Mockup Generator do not count toward your daily Freepik asset limit." />

**All generated content follows** [Freepik's AI Terms and Conditions](https://www.freepik.com/legal/terms-of-use#nav-ai-products), so make sure you're not using content that violates third-party IP rights—such as brand logos, trademarks, or likenesses. If your mockup is clear of such elements, you're welcome to use it for personal or professional purposes.

Now, the next step is learning [how to replace elements with the Retouch tool](https://www.freepik.com/ai/docs/retouch-images). 