App Store Screenshot Sizes Guide for 2026
March 28, 2026
Screenshot Size Quick Reference
This guide provides all screenshot specifications for Apple App Store and Google Play Store in 2026. Bookmark this page for quick reference during your screenshot creation workflow.
- iPhone primary: 1290 x 2796 px
- iPad primary: 2048 x 2732 px
- Android primary: 1080 x 1920 px
iPhone Screenshot Sizes
Required Sizes
You must upload screenshots for these device sizes to submit your app:
iPhone 6.7" Display (iPhone 15 Pro Max, 15 Plus)
- •Dimensions: 1290 x 2796 pixels
- •Aspect Ratio: 9:19.5
- •This is the primary size shown to most users
iPhone 5.5" Display (iPhone 8 Plus, legacy)
- •Dimensions: 1242 x 2208 pixels
- •Aspect Ratio: 9:16
- •Required for users on older devices
Optional But Recommended
iPhone 6.5" Display (iPhone 14 Plus, 13 Pro Max)
- •Dimensions: 1284 x 2778 pixels
- •Apple uses 6.7" screenshots if not provided
iPhone 6.1" Display (iPhone 15 Pro, 15)
- •Dimensions: 1179 x 2556 pixels
- •Apple scales from 6.7" if not provided
Design Tips for iPhone
- •Design at 6.7" (1290 x 2796) as your master
- •Export scaled versions for other sizes
- •Text must remain readable at 5.5" size
- •Test thumbnail appearance at 200px width
iPad Screenshot Sizes
Required for iPad Apps
If your app supports iPad, you need:
12.9" iPad Pro (6th gen)
- •Dimensions: 2048 x 2732 pixels
- •Aspect Ratio: 3:4
12.9" iPad Pro (2nd gen)
- •Dimensions: 2048 x 2732 pixels
- •Same as current gen
Recommended for iPad
11" iPad Pro
- •Dimensions: 1668 x 2388 pixels
- •Used for standard iPad display
iPad (9th generation)
- •Dimensions: 1620 x 2160 pixels
- •Used for entry-level iPad
iPad-Specific Considerations
- •Landscape screenshots are common for iPad
- •Split-view functionality worth showing
- •Apple Pencil features if applicable
- •More screen real estate allows for detail
Apple Watch Screenshot Sizes
Series 9 (45mm)
- •Dimensions: 396 x 484 pixels
- •Required for watchOS apps
Series 9 (41mm)
- •Dimensions: 352 x 430 pixels
- •Optional, will scale from 45mm
Ultra 2 (49mm)
- •Dimensions: 410 x 502 pixels
- •For Ultra-optimized apps
Mac App Store Screenshot Sizes
For macOS apps:
Required
- •Dimensions: 1280 x 800 pixels (minimum)
- •Maximum: 2880 x 1800 pixels
Recommended
- •Design at 2880 x 1800 pixels (Retina)
- •Export at 1440 x 900 for non-Retina
Google Play Store Screenshot Sizes
Phone Screenshots
Recommended Primary Size
- •Dimensions: 1080 x 1920 pixels
- •Aspect Ratio: 9:16
- •Minimum: 320px on shortest side
- •Maximum: 3840px on longest side
Acceptable Range
Google Play is more flexible than Apple:
- •Any ratio between 16:9 and 1:2
- •2:1 minimum to 1:2 maximum
Tablet Screenshots
7" Tablets
- •Recommended: 1200 x 1920 pixels
10" Tablets
- •Recommended: 1800 x 2560 pixels
Chromebook Screenshots
- •Recommended: 1920 x 1080 pixels
- •Landscape orientation preferred
Screenshot File Requirements
Apple App Store
- •Format: PNG or JPEG
- •Color Space: sRGB or P3
- •File Size: Maximum 10MB per screenshot
- •Quantity: 1-10 per device type
- •No alpha channel: Screenshots must be fully opaque
Google Play Store
- •Format: PNG or JPEG
- •File Size: Maximum 8MB per screenshot
- •Quantity: 2-8 screenshots
- •No badges/overlays: No "Editor's Choice" or store badges
Design Workflow Recommendations
Master Template Approach
- 1Design at the largest required size (1290 x 2796 for iPhone)
- 2Create templates with safe zones for text
- 3Export to all required sizes
- 4Verify text readability at each size
Asset Organization
Organize your files consistently:
```
screenshots/
├── iphone-6.7/
│ ├── screenshot-1.png
│ └── screenshot-2.png
├── iphone-5.5/
│ ├── screenshot-1.png
│ └── screenshot-2.png
├── ipad-12.9/
│ └── screenshot-1.png
└── android/
├── phone/
└── tablet/
```
Text Safe Zones
To ensure text is readable across all sizes:
- •Headlines: 44pt minimum at 1290px width
- •Body text: 32pt minimum at 1290px width
- •Keep 40px margins on all sides
- •Test at thumbnail (200px width) before finalizing
Always test your screenshots at 200px width to simulate how they appear in App Store search results.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
Fix these issues before submitting to avoid App Store rejection.
"Invalid screenshot dimensions"
- •Verify exact pixel dimensions (not scaled)
- •Check for odd numbers (some devices need even dimensions)
- •Ensure no transparent pixels
"Screenshot too large"
- •Compress PNG files with tools like TinyPNG
- •Consider JPEG for photography-heavy screenshots
- •Reduce unnecessary detail in source images
"Required screenshot missing"
- •6.7" and 5.5" iPhone are both required
- •12.9" iPad required if app supports iPad
- •Watch screenshots required for watchOS apps
Blurry screenshots on device
- •Design at exact dimensions, not scaled
- •Export at 1x scale (not 2x or 3x)
- •Verify PNG export settings maintain quality
Size Comparison Chart
Updates for 2026
What's New
- •iPhone 15 Pro Max is now the primary required size
- •iPhone X sizes (1125 x 2436) no longer required
- •New Apple Watch Ultra 2 size added
What's Deprecated
- •iPhone 4" (640 x 1136) no longer supported
- •iPad mini sizes consolidated
- •32-bit app screenshots no longer accepted
Tools for Screenshot Generation
Design Tools
- •Figma: Best for collaboration, has device frame plugins
- •Sketch: Mac-only, excellent templates available
- •Canva: Simpler option with preset dimensions
Screenshot-Specific
- •LocalizeShots: Automatic sizing and localization
- •AppMockUp: Quick device frame generation
- •LaunchMatic: Automated screenshot creation
Validation
- •App Store Connect: Validates on upload
- •Screenshot Tester: Preview thumbnail appearance
Conclusion
Screenshot specifications change yearly as new devices launch. Keep this guide bookmarked and check for updates each September after Apple's iPhone announcements.
Design at the largest required size first (1290 x 2796), test text readability at thumbnail scale, export to all required sizes, verify dimensions exactly match requirements.
Follow these specifications, and you'll never have a screenshot rejected for technical reasons.