Screenshot generator vs screenshot editor — what's the difference?
A screenshot generator produces a static image from a template — quick, but to change anything you start over. A screenshot editor keeps each element (headline, device frame, background, screenshot) as a separate layer you can modify independently and re-export. AppShotEditor is an editor, not just a generator.
The difference in one table
| Generator | Editor (AppShotEditor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | One flattened image | Layered, re-editable project + export |
| Change one element | Rebuild from a template | Edit that layer only |
| Good for | One-and-done | Iteration, A/B tests, app updates |
| Re-export at a new size | Redo | One click |
Why it matters for app marketing
App Store screenshots aren't a one-time asset. You'll update them every release and test variations. A generator makes that painful; an editor makes it a small edit. If you ship often, an editor saves hours over a year.
Where AppShotEditor fits
It's a true editor with preset App Store/Play sizes and device frames. Core editing is free (phone frames, single export, no watermark, no signup); paid plans add iPad/Mac frames, premium templates, and batch export.
FAQ
Can I edit app store screenshots after exporting?
With a flattened generator output, no — you rebuild. With an editor like AppShotEditor, you edit any layer and re-export.
What's an app store screenshot editor?
A tool that keeps each element as an editable layer, versus a generator that outputs a single flattened image.