Rotato

rotato.app
Design & Prototyping
Weekend Project

3D mockup images and movies in minutes

How to Replace Rotato

Overview

Rotato is a specialized 3D mockup generator and animator that allows designers to create stunning device mockups and animations without 3D experience. It supports 50+ image and video formats, includes 30+ pre-built 3D devices, and provides ready-to-render templates for fast professional-quality outputs.

Features

38 features across 17 categories

Accessibility(1)

Offline Functionality

Full functionality without internet connection or cloud dependency

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Animation(5)

Animation PresetsPremium

Pre-built animation keyframe sequences for common mockup animations

Animation Timeline

Simple timeline for creating animations by rotating devices and setting keyframes

Cinematic Layer ExplosionPremium

Figma plugin feature to explode and levitate individual design layers in 3D space

DSLR-level Camera ControlPremium

Virtual camera lens simulation with adjustable aperture, focal length, and other DSLR settings

Laptop Lid Animation

Animate laptop lids opening and closing in mockups

Audio(1)

Audio SupportPremium

Import and sync audio files of virtually any format to mockup videos

Automation(1)

App Store Screenshot AutomationPremium

One-click generation of all App Store screenshot sizes with labels and mockup integration

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Core(1)

30+ 3D Device Models

Pre-built 3D mockups of phones, laptops, desktops and other devices, updated weekly with new releases

Customization(7)

Clay Mode

Generic, customizable mockup mode that removes reflections for a clean look

Custom BackgroundsPremium

100% customizable backgrounds with color, image, video, or 3D gradient options

Device Color CustomizationPremium

Change device colors to match branding or preferences

Device Orientations

Automatic and manual landscape and portrait orientation support

Reflection ControlPremium

Adjustable 3D reflections with presets including real-life environments like offices and beaches

Shadow StylesPremium

Customizable shadow styles with intensity adjustment for realistic depth

Universal Mockups

Device-agnostic screen mockups that adapt to any design

Also in: monday.com, Obsidian, Smartsheet

Design(1)

Brand Color Extraction

Automatic extraction of brand colors from imported designs for background application

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Design Elements(1)

3D LabelsPremium

3D text labels positioned next to devices with full design control including kerning and ligatures

Export(6)

4K and 8K Export

Export mockups and animations in 4K, 8K extreme resolution at 60fps

HEVC/H.265 ExportPremium

Export videos in modern HEVC/H.265/MPEG-H Part 2 format

PNG Frame ExportPremium

Export individual frames as PNG sequences for unlimited creative control

ProRes 4444 ExportPremium

Lossless video export in ProRes 4444 format with alpha channels for post-production workflows

Transparent Video ExportPremium

Export videos with transparency in HEVC with Alpha and ProRes 4444 formats

Web ExportPremium

Export scroll-to-animate videos for web with LottieJS support

Import/Export(2)

50+ Image and Video Formats Support

Supports importing 50+ image and video formats for device screens

Video File Support

Display video files directly on device screens within mockups

Integration(2)

Figma Plugin

Direct integration with Figma to import designs and explode layers into 3D mockups

iPhone MirrorPremium

Live USB connection to mirror iOS devices on 3D mockups with proper status bar simulation

Presentation(1)

Presentation ModePremium

Presentation-optimized view with skip-animation between keyframes for live presentations

Rendering(3)

Metal GPU RenderingPremium

Fast GPU-accelerated rendering using Metal with super sampling for quality

Multiple ShadowsPremium

Support for multiple simultaneous shadow effects on devices

Real Clay Transparency

Realistic transparency rendering in clay mockup mode

Security(1)

Design Privacy

100% offline-first with no cloud storage, designs remain as local files

Templates(3)

App Store TemplatesPremium

Pre-built templates optimized for App Store image requirements

Ready-to-Render BundlesPremium

30+ professional animation templates for quick rendering without custom animation

Video TemplatesPremium

Multi-device and single-device video templates for various use cases

Tools(1)

Rotato Converter

Free tool that converts HEVC with Alpha to WebM format for browser compatibility

UX(1)

Drag and Drop Interface

Simple drag-and-drop functionality for adding designs, rotating devices, and exporting mockups

Pricing

Basic

$59 one-time
  • All phone mockups
  • No templates

Standard

$99 one-time
  • All 30+ mockup devices (phones, laptops, desktops)
  • 1 video template in-app gallery
  • 18 premium video templates
  • 2 included template packs
  • Animation Timeline
  • Figma Plugin
  • Clay Mode
  • Multiple Shadows
  • App Store Images Export
  • Custom Backgrounds
  • Custom Reflections
  • 3D Labels
  • Camera Lens Control
  • Landscape Mode
  • 12 months free updates
  • 4K export
  • H.264 export

Premium

$239 one-time
  • All 30+ mockup devices (phones, laptops, desktops)
  • 100 premium video templates (single/multi-device)
  • 50+ video templates in-app gallery
  • 2 premium website templates
  • 5 included template packs
  • Animation Timeline
  • Figma Plugin
  • Clay Mode
  • Multiple Shadows
  • App Store Images Export
  • Custom Backgrounds
  • Custom Reflections
  • 3D Labels
  • Camera Lens Control
  • Landscape Mode
  • Animation Presets
  • 8K export
  • ProRes 4444 export
  • HEVC/H.265 export
  • PNG frame export
  • Web export
  • Presentation Mode
  • Audio support
  • iPhone Mirror
  • 12 months free updates

Cost Calculator

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Build vs Buy

Should you build a Rotato alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 38 features.

Buy Rotato

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$24,000
Maintenance$360/mo
3-year total$36,960
Dev time~2 months

Buying Rotato saves ~$36,960 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 38 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

11 known integrations

App StoreFigmaFinal Cut ProGoogle DocsGoogle SlidesInstagramiOS Device MirrorLottieJSPowerPointPremiere ProTikTok