How to Insert One Image into Multiple Mockup Placeholders

You’re probably all familiar with Photoshop and a smart object… Which easily allows you to create one Mockup placeholder, then duplicate it, and after changing the content of that one layer, all copies will be updated.

Fortunately, this handy feature has now also arrived to Mediamodifier Online Mockup Generator templates.

Go ahead and try it live right here using this Multi Screen iPhone Mockup which includes 11 placeholders.

Simply drag and drop your image to make a mockup or insert your image from the right sidebar and all the placeholders will be updated with the same image!

Why Use One Image for Multiple Mockup Placeholders?

This feature is particularly useful for mockups which include many items:

• stack of books;
• magazines;
• multiple iPhones screens;
• stack of stickers;
• stack of business cards.

All of these mockups are now currently in our production list, so you can benefit from this time-saving feature.

Also try your hands with this book mockup template featuring four books in a stack

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does this feature work?

Once you add or drag your image into one placeholder, the platform synchronizes it across all duplicated placeholders in the mockup. You only need to update the image once, and every instance reflects that change instantly.

Which mockup types benefit most from this feature?

It’s especially useful for design projects involving repeated elements, such as:

• A stack of books
• Magazines
• Multiple iPhone screens
• Stickers or business cards in a group layout
  All of these common templates support the single-image duplication feature today .

Does this work with both mockup generator and PSD downloads?

Yes. Mediamodifier implements this feature directly in its online mockup editor, but the underlying structure still supports traditional PSD workflows, allowing users to export layered files compatible with Photoshop.

Do I need to be a Pro subscriber to use this?

Nope! This duplication functionality is available directly in the free online editor. While subscribing unlocks access to additional mockup templates and features, the core duplication tool doesn’t require a paid plan.

How quickly can I update designs once I’ve applied the image?

In under a minute. The article notes that the process—dragging or uploading one image and seeing all placeholders update—is extremely fast, making it perfect for rapid mockup iteration.