How to Build Your Own Rotato
Replace Rotato with a custom build. 3D mockup images and movies in minutes
Build Difficulty: 5/5
Build a working replacement in a weekend with AI tools
Estimated Timeline
Based on 38 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 38 features
Customization(7 features)
Generic, customizable mockup mode that removes reflections for a clean look
100% customizable backgrounds with color, image, video, or 3D gradient options
Change device colors to match branding or preferences
Automatic and manual landscape and portrait orientation support
Adjustable 3D reflections with presets including real-life environments like offices and beaches
+2 more in this category
Export(6 features)
Export mockups and animations in 4K, 8K extreme resolution at 60fps
Export videos in modern HEVC/H.265/MPEG-H Part 2 format
Export individual frames as PNG sequences for unlimited creative control
Lossless video export in ProRes 4444 format with alpha channels for post-production workflows
Export videos with transparency in HEVC with Alpha and ProRes 4444 formats
+1 more in this category
Animation(5 features)
Pre-built animation keyframe sequences for common mockup animations
Simple timeline for creating animations by rotating devices and setting keyframes
Figma plugin feature to explode and levitate individual design layers in 3D space
Virtual camera lens simulation with adjustable aperture, focal length, and other DSLR settings
Animate laptop lids opening and closing in mockups
Rendering(3 features)
Fast GPU-accelerated rendering using Metal with super sampling for quality
Support for multiple simultaneous shadow effects on devices
Realistic transparency rendering in clay mockup mode
Templates(3 features)
Pre-built templates optimized for App Store image requirements
30+ professional animation templates for quick rendering without custom animation
Multi-device and single-device video templates for various use cases
Import/Export(2 features)
Supports importing 50+ image and video formats for device screens
Display video files directly on device screens within mockups
Integration(2 features)
Direct integration with Figma to import designs and explode layers into 3D mockups
Live USB connection to mirror iOS devices on 3D mockups with proper status bar simulation
Accessibility(1 features)
Full functionality without internet connection or cloud dependency
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