Fake Perplexity AI Generator
Create realistic Perplexity AI conversation screenshots with sources and related questions — all models supported.
Pro Search · Deep Research · r1-1776
The Only Fake Perplexity Screenshot Tool That Gets the Details Right
Picture this: you're building a product demo. Your app integrates Perplexity's API and you want to show a client what the finished experience looks like — but you're still three weeks from having real data. So you go looking for a way to mock up a Perplexity conversation. And every tool you try either gives you a generic ChatGPT-style interface, or a blurry screenshot with the wrong font, the wrong layout, and sources that look nothing like what Perplexity actually generates.
This generator was built to fix that. It replicates the Perplexity mobile interface accurately — the header with the model selector, the teal brand colour, the numbered source chips above each answer, the "Related" questions section, and the distinct visual weight of a Perplexity response. Load the demo, switch models, toggle dark mode, and download a 2× retina-quality PNG in under a minute.
Six Real Perplexity Models — Not Guesses
The model selector in the screenshot reflects the actual models available in the Perplexity app as of 2025. Each one represents a genuinely different experience:
- Sonar — The default. Fast web search with citations. Good for general queries where speed matters more than depth.
- Sonar Pro — More compute, better synthesis. Searches more sources and writes more coherent multi-paragraph answers.
- Sonar Reasoning — DeepSeek R1-based. Shows step-by-step reasoning before the final answer — useful for math, logic, and code problems.
- Reasoning Pro — The Pro-tier version of reasoning. Slower, more thorough, better at complex multi-step problems.
- Deep Research — Takes 2–5 minutes but produces research-grade answers with 20+ sources. Perplexity's answer to Gemini Deep Research.
- r1-1776 — An uncensored, offline reasoning model. No web search. Useful for generating responses that aren't filtered for sensitive topics.
When you pick a model in the settings panel, the phone mockup updates the header label in real time — so your screenshot will show "Deep Research" or "r1-1776" exactly where the real Perplexity app shows it.
What Makes Perplexity Screenshots Harder Than ChatGPT Ones
Perplexity has a few UI elements that other AI chat apps don't have — and they're the elements that make a screenshot look real or fake at a glance:
- Source chips above the answer — Not below, not inside the text. Perplexity's mobile app shows numbered source chips in a horizontal row ABOVE the answer paragraph. Most fakes get this wrong.
- The teal brand colour — Perplexity uses #20808D, not teal-500. They're similar, but the difference is visible in screenshots.
- The "Related" label — Not "Related Questions", not "Follow-up" — just "Related" in small uppercase, followed by individual question chips with a plus icon.
- No user avatar bubble — Unlike ChatGPT, Perplexity shows user queries as plain text with a small name label above, not inside a coloured bubble.
All four of these are implemented correctly in this generator. If you've used other tools and something looked slightly off — this is probably why.
How to Create Your Screenshot (3 Steps)
Configure settings
Choose your model (Sonar, Sonar Pro, Deep Research, r1-1776, etc.), toggle light or dark mode, and update the display name to whatever you want to show as the user.
Add your conversation
Use the "Add Message" panel on the right to add user questions and AI answers. For AI answers, add source URLs and related questions to make the response look complete. Hit "Load Demo" to see a working example instantly.
Download your PNG
Choose "Download with Frame" for the full phone mockup (great for social posts and presentations), or "Download without Frame" for just the Perplexity interface (useful when embedding in mockups or design files). Both export at 2× resolution — crisp on retina displays.
Why People Actually Make Fake Perplexity Screenshots
The honest answer is that the use cases are more legitimate than most people expect. Yes, some people use it for content. But the majority of use cases are practical:
- • Developers building on the Perplexity API — showing clients what the final product will look like before the backend is ready.
- • Educators creating AI literacy materials — illustrating concepts like citation-based responses or the difference between reasoning and standard models.
- • Journalists and writers — using example conversations to explain how AI answer engines work without having to take actual screenshots of real sensitive queries.
- • Social media content creators — making posts about AI research, comparisons between models, or showcasing cool queries they want to explain visually.
- • UX designers — creating lo-fi prototypes of AI-integrated products.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this free to use?
Completely free. No account, no login, no watermark on downloads. The tool runs entirely in your browser.
Can I use the downloaded PNG commercially?
The PNG export itself contains no proprietary assets — all UI elements are generated by the browser. You're responsible for how you use the image. We strongly recommend always disclosing when content is AI-generated or simulated.
Does the tool support dark mode?
Yes. Toggle between light and dark in the settings panel. Dark mode uses the same deep navy/charcoal tones as the real Perplexity dark interface. Both options export correctly at 2× resolution.
What's the difference between "Download with Frame" and "Download without Frame"?
"With Frame" exports the complete phone mockup — black bezel, rounded corners, notch, and phone shadow. "Without Frame" exports only the app screen — no phone shell. Use without-frame when you're placing the screenshot inside a presentation or Figma file that already has a device frame.
I added a lot of messages and the phone preview is scrolled. Will the export show everything?
Yes — the export captures the full conversation from the top, not just what's currently visible in the preview. The tool applies a CSS transform offset before export to ensure the complete chat is captured, then restores your scroll position.
Why does the source URL show as a hostname chip, not the full URL?
That's accurate to how Perplexity's mobile app actually displays sources — as compact domain chips rather than full URLs. It keeps the interface readable. The full URL you enter is stored and used for the chip label extraction.
Disclaimer: This tool is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Perplexity AI, Inc. in any way. All generated screenshots are fictional and intended strictly for creative, educational, and design purposes. Do not use generated images to spread misinformation, impersonate others, or deceive third parties. The tool does not connect to the Perplexity API — all content is manually entered by the user. "Perplexity" and related product names are trademarks of Perplexity AI, Inc.